Sigma Planning Corp Buys 1,536 Shares of GE Vernova Inc. $GEV

Sigma Planning Corp grew its stake in shares of GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE:GEV) by 25.5% in the first quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The firm owned 7,550 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 1,536 shares during the quarter. Sigma Planning Corp’s holdings in GE Vernova were worth $6,590,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently made changes to their positions in GEV. Brighton Jones LLC raised its holdings in GE Vernova by 29.4% during the 4th quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 3,315 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,091,000 after buying an additional 753 shares during the last quarter. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. grew its holdings in GE Vernova by 1.7% in the 2nd quarter. Schnieders Capital Management LLC. now owns 1,564 shares of the company’s stock worth $828,000 after acquiring an additional 26 shares during the last quarter. Jump Financial LLC purchased a new position in shares of GE Vernova in the second quarter valued at about $258,000. Ossiam purchased a new position in shares of GE Vernova in the second quarter valued at about $42,000. Finally, Nebula Research & Development LLC increased its position in shares of GE Vernova by 23.9% in the second quarter. Nebula Research & Development LLC now owns 1,674 shares of the company’s stock valued at $886,000 after acquiring an additional 323 shares during the period.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

GEV has been the subject of a number of analyst reports. Susquehanna set a $1,300.00 target price on shares of GE Vernova in a report on Thursday, April 23rd. Barclays boosted their price target on GE Vernova from $993.00 to $1,250.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, April 23rd. Robert W. Baird increased their price objective on GE Vernova from $1,008.00 to $1,400.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday, April 23rd. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their target price on GE Vernova from $831.00 to $896.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Tuesday, March 31st. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein initiated coverage on shares of GE Vernova in a report on Tuesday, June 16th. They issued an “outperform” rating and a $1,206.00 price target on the stock. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-two have issued a Buy rating and five have given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $1,089.88.

GE Vernova News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and market commentary highlighted GE Vernova’s strong positioning ahead of earnings, saying the company may be underestimated based on its order book and market share versus rivals. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: GE Vernova’s aggressive $11 billion investment plan, including upgrades to Italian R&D and manufacturing sites, was framed as a catalyst for grid reliability, growth, and improved margins. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Technical coverage noted that GEV crossed above its 20-day moving average, a short-term bullish signal that can attract momentum-focused buyers. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Several pieces argued GEV remains a stronger alternative-energy play than peers, citing its stock performance, valuation, dividend, and favorable 2026 outlook. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: Fubon Securities initiated coverage with a Hold rating, which is not a strong positive but suggests the stock is viewed as fairly valued after its strong run. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: Market commentary also noted GE Vernova’s inclusion in Ray Dalio-related stock-picking chatter, but this is more of a sentiment/interest driver than a direct business catalyst. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: One recent report said GEV fell more than the broader market in the prior session, reminding investors that the name can still see volatility around expectations. Article Title

Insider Transactions at GE Vernova

In other news, CEO Victor Abate sold 4,819 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, June 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $948.08, for a total value of $4,568,797.52. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 1,835 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,739,726.80. This represents a 72.42% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Also, CAO Matthew Joseph Potvin sold 2,333 shares of the 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 transaction of $2,470,856.97. Following the sale, the chief accounting officer owned 3,549 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,758,710.41. The trade was a 39.66% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. 0.21% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

GE Vernova Price Performance

Shares of GEV opened at $1,067.16 on Wednesday. The stock has a market cap of $286.77 billion, a PE ratio of 31.09, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.85 and a beta of 1.09. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.19, a quick ratio of 0.65 and a current ratio of 0.89. GE Vernova Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $530.16 and a fifty-two week high of $1,195.94. The firm’s 50-day simple moving average is $1,038.73 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $902.48.

GE Vernova (NYSE:GEV) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, April 22nd. The company reported $17.44 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.95 by $15.49. GE Vernova had a return on equity of 43.97% and a net margin of 23.81%.The firm had revenue of $9.34 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $9.19 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $0.91 EPS. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 17.0% compared to the same quarter last year. Analysts anticipate that GE Vernova Inc. will post 15.06 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

GE Vernova Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, July 14th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, June 16th were issued a dividend of $0.50 per share. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, June 16th. This represents a $2.00 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.2%. GE Vernova’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 5.83%.

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.