Calamos Wealth Management LLC boosted its stake in GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE:GEV – Free Report) by 42.1% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 2,773 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 822 shares during the quarter. Calamos Wealth Management LLC’s holdings in GE Vernova were worth $2,421,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in GEV. World Investment Advisors raised its holdings in GE Vernova by 19.9% in the 4th quarter. World Investment Advisors now owns 13,497 shares of the company’s stock valued at $8,821,000 after acquiring an additional 2,241 shares in the last quarter. Merit Financial Group LLC grew its holdings in shares of GE Vernova by 17.4% during the 4th quarter. Merit Financial Group LLC now owns 15,080 shares of the company’s stock worth $9,856,000 after purchasing an additional 2,230 shares in the last quarter. Vest Financial LLC grew its holdings in shares of GE Vernova by 56.7% during the 4th quarter. Vest Financial LLC now owns 66,191 shares of the company’s stock worth $43,260,000 after purchasing an additional 23,956 shares in the last quarter. Riverbend Wealth Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of GE Vernova during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $567,000. Finally, RiverFront Investment Group LLC increased its position in shares of GE Vernova by 239.2% during the fourth quarter. RiverFront Investment Group LLC now owns 2,191 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,432,000 after purchasing an additional 1,545 shares during the period.
GE Vernova Trading Down 4.5%
GEV opened at $1,042.65 on Tuesday. The company has a current ratio of 0.89, a quick ratio of 0.65 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.19. The stock has a market capitalization of $280.18 billion, a PE ratio of 30.37, a PEG ratio of 4.03 and a beta of 1.09. GE Vernova Inc. has a 1-year low of $530.16 and a 1-year high of $1,195.94. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $1,039.30 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $899.66.
GE Vernova Announces Dividend
The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, July 14th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, June 16th will be paid a $0.50 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, June 16th. This represents a $2.00 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.2%. GE Vernova’s dividend payout ratio is presently 5.83%.
Key Stories Impacting GE Vernova
Here are the key news stories impacting GE Vernova this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Several articles highlighted GE Vernova’s strong stock performance, attractive valuation relative to peers, dividend, and upbeat 2026 outlook, which supports the bullish case for the company. GEV or XE: Which Alternative Energy Stock Is a Stronger Play Now?
- Positive Sentiment: Technical coverage noted that GE Vernova crossed above its 20-day moving average, a sign traders may view as a short-term bullish trend and possible support for further gains. GE Vernova (GEV) Crossed Above the 20-Day Moving Average: What That Means for Investors
- Positive Sentiment: Investor commentary also pointed to growing demand for gas turbines tied to data-center power needs, with Chevron’s joint venture reinforcing GE Vernova’s role in a key growth market. Does Chevron’s Joint Venture With GE Vernova Make the Stock a Buy Ahead of 2027?
- Neutral Sentiment: Analyst-style coverage and market commentary around the stock being “worth buying” or potentially outperforming through 2030 may have helped sentiment, but these pieces were more opinionated than company-specific catalysts. 2 Top Power Stocks That Could Outperform the Market Through 2030
- Negative Sentiment: The main drag was a broad pullback in the shares, with one report specifically noting GE Vernova fell more than the broader market, likely reflecting profit-taking after a strong run rather than a fundamental setback. Here’s Why GE Vernova (GEV) Fell More Than Broader Market
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
A number of equities analysts have recently issued reports on the stock. Wells Fargo & Company increased their price objective on shares of GE Vernova from $831.00 to $896.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Tuesday, March 31st. Citigroup lifted their target price on shares of GE Vernova from $779.00 to $1,110.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Monday, April 13th. Argus set a $1,300.00 target price on shares of GE Vernova in a research note on Monday, April 27th. Robert W. Baird increased their price target on shares of GE Vernova from $1,008.00 to $1,400.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, April 23rd. Finally, Guggenheim raised their price target on shares of GE Vernova from $910.00 to $1,300.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, April 23rd. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-two have issued a Buy rating and five have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $1,089.88.
View Our Latest Research Report on GE Vernova
Insider Activity
In other news, CAO Matthew Joseph Potvin sold 2,333 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, May 14th. The shares were sold at an average price of $1,059.09, for a total value of $2,470,856.97. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief accounting officer owned 3,549 shares in the company, valued at $3,758,710.41. This represents a 39.66% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Also, CEO Victor Abate sold 4,819 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, June 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $948.08, for a total value of $4,568,797.52. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 1,835 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,739,726.80. This represents a 72.42% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Corporate insiders own 0.21% of the company’s stock.
GE Vernova Profile
GE Vernova is the energy-focused company formed from the energy businesses of General Electric and operates as a publicly listed entity on the NYSE under the ticker GEV. It is organized to design, manufacture and service equipment and systems used across the power generation and energy transition value chain, bringing together legacy capabilities in conventional power, renewables and grid technologies under a single corporate platform.
The company’s offerings span large-scale power-generation equipment such as gas and steam turbines and associated generators and controls, as well as renewable energy technologies including onshore and offshore wind platforms and hydro solutions.
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