Perennial Investment Advisors LLC Acquires New Holdings in GE Vernova Inc. $GEV

Perennial Investment Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE:GEV) during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm bought 1,644 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,933,000.

A number of other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in GEV. Pingora Partners LLC bought a new stake in GE Vernova during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $36,000. Ausdal Financial Partners Inc. bought a new position in shares of GE Vernova during the second quarter valued at $3,884,000. Bank of America Corp DE bought a new position in shares of GE Vernova during the second quarter valued at $2,961,612,000. Birmingham Capital Management Co. Inc. AL acquired a new position in shares of GE Vernova during the second quarter worth $2,495,000. Finally, Windsor Advisory Group LLC acquired a new position in shares of GE Vernova during the second quarter worth $278,000.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other GE Vernova news, CEO Victor Abate sold 4,819 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Monday, June 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $948.08, for a total transaction of $4,568,797.52. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 1,835 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,739,726.80. This trade represents a 72.42% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Company insiders own 0.21% of the company’s stock.

GE Vernova Trading Down 4.4%

NYSE:GEV opened at $912.32 on Friday. The firm’s fifty day moving average is $1,031.82 and its 200-day moving average is $974.36. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.21, a quick ratio of 0.62 and a current ratio of 0.85. GE Vernova Inc. has a 52 week low of $530.16 and a 52 week high of $1,195.94. The firm has a market cap of $242.98 billion, a P/E ratio of 26.11, a P/E/G ratio of 3.43 and a beta of 1.21.

GE Vernova (NYSE:GEV) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, July 22nd. The company reported $2.47 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.17 by ($0.70). GE Vernova had a return on equity of 42.42% and a net margin of 23.03%.The firm had revenue of $11.10 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $10.79 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $1.86 EPS. GE Vernova’s quarterly revenue was up 21.9% on a year-over-year basis. Equities analysts expect that GE Vernova Inc. will post 15.46 earnings per share for the current year.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several analysts recently weighed in on GEV shares. BMO Capital Markets reissued an “outperform” rating on shares of GE Vernova in a research note on Friday, August 7th. Wall Street Zen lowered GE Vernova from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, July 25th. Oppenheimer lifted their target price on GE Vernova from $1,303.00 to $1,338.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday, July 23rd. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their price target on GE Vernova from $1,302.00 to $1,330.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 23rd. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group reissued a “buy” rating on shares of GE Vernova in a research note on Monday, July 27th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-two have assigned a Buy rating, five have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, GE Vernova currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $1,133.15.

GE Vernova News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting GE Vernova this week:

• Positive Sentiment: HVDC joint venture expands growth prospects: GE Vernova announced a partnership with South Korea’s LS Electric to pursue voltage-source-converter HVDC projects. The venture could strengthen GEV’s position in a fast-growing market driven by grid modernization, renewable-power integration and rising electricity demand. GE Vernova’s New JV Could Unlock its Next Big Growth Engine
• Positive Sentiment: New U.K. grid contract adds backlog: GE Vernova was selected to supply a 400-kilovolt gas-insulated switchgear substation in Chesterfield, England, as part of National Grid’s Great Grid Upgrade. The award reinforces demand for GEV’s transmission equipment and exposure to long-term grid investment. GE Vernova secures 400 kV substation contract for UK grid upgrade
• Positive Sentiment: Demand outlook remains constructive: Recent coverage argues that GE Vernova’s businesses may be sold out through 2030, while AI-related data-center electricity demand and broader power shortages could support future orders. These themes bolster the long-term growth case, although they are largely forward-looking. GE Vernova: Sold Out Through 2030 Can AI Power Demand Drive Growth?
• Neutral Sentiment: Positive media commentary offers limited direct support: Jim Cramer continues to view GEV favorably because of its nuclear exposure and delivery visibility, but the commentary does not represent a change in earnings guidance or fundamentals. GE Vernova Isn’t A Great Short, Jim Cramer Said
• Negative Sentiment: CFO succession creates near-term uncertainty: GE Vernova’s announcement of a CFO transition may prompt investors to seek clarity on financial controls, capital allocation and execution. The move also coincided with Rivian’s CFO departing to join GEV, highlighting the leadership change but not necessarily signaling an operational problem. GE Vernova Announces CFO Transition and Leadership Succession

About GE Vernova

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.