GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE:GEV) Short Interest Update

GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE:GEV) was the target of a significant drop in short interest in February. As of February 13th, there was short interest totaling 6,060,018 shares, a drop of 14.7% from the January 29th total of 7,105,265 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 3,296,462 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 1.8 days. Currently, 2.3% of the company’s stock are sold short. Currently, 2.3% of the company’s stock are sold short. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 3,296,462 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 1.8 days.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. RFG Advisory LLC increased its stake in shares of GE Vernova by 2.1% in the fourth quarter. RFG Advisory LLC now owns 634 shares of the company’s stock worth $414,000 after purchasing an additional 13 shares during the period. BlackDiamond Wealth Management LLC increased its holdings in shares of GE Vernova by 2.8% during the fourth quarter. BlackDiamond Wealth Management LLC now owns 471 shares of the company’s stock worth $308,000 after buying an additional 13 shares in the last quarter. First Commonwealth Financial Corp PA raised its position in GE Vernova by 3.5% in the 4th quarter. First Commonwealth Financial Corp PA now owns 380 shares of the company’s stock valued at $248,000 after purchasing an additional 13 shares during the last quarter. Apriem Advisors lifted its position in GE Vernova by 0.7% during the 4th quarter. Apriem Advisors now owns 2,124 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,388,000 after buying an additional 14 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Voisard Asset Management Group Inc. grew its stake in shares of GE Vernova by 2.7% during the fourth quarter. Voisard Asset Management Group Inc. now owns 575 shares of the company’s stock valued at $376,000 after purchasing an additional 15 shares during the last quarter.

GE Vernova Trading Down 3.2%

Shares of GEV traded down $26.56 during midday trading on Thursday, hitting $814.71. The stock had a trading volume of 3,181,170 shares, compared to its average volume of 2,968,348. The business has a 50-day simple moving average of $737.59 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $653.48. The firm has a market cap of $219.59 billion, a P/E ratio of 45.77, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.35 and a beta of 1.45. GE Vernova has a fifty-two week low of $252.25 and a fifty-two week high of $894.93.

GE Vernova (NYSE:GEV) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, January 28th. The company reported $13.39 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.99 by $10.40. The business had revenue of $10.96 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $10.21 billion. GE Vernova had a net margin of 12.83% and a return on equity of 46.91%. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 3.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $1.73 EPS. On average, analysts expect that GE Vernova will post 6.59 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

GE Vernova Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, April 14th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, March 17th will be issued a dividend of $0.50 per share. This represents a $2.00 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.2%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, March 17th. GE Vernova’s payout ratio is currently 11.24%.

GE Vernova News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Erste Group initiated coverage with a Buy rating on GEV, providing fresh institutional endorsement that can support demand for the shares. Erste Group Buy Rating
• Positive Sentiment: News that GE Vernova booked roughly $2.0B of data‑center electrification orders in 2025, alongside higher dividends, a larger buyback and upgraded multi‑year guidance, reinforces a cash‑return and AI‑infrastructure growth story. Did GE Vernova’s (GEV) AI Data Center Orders and Capital Returns Just Redefine Its Narrative?
• Positive Sentiment: A Seeking Alpha thesis argues GEV is transitioning from a cyclical OEM to an infrastructure‑style business (IaaS) via slot reservation arbitrage and GridOS, which—if realized—could drive durable recurring margins and justify higher multiple expansion. Slot Reservation Arbitrage And GridOS Substrate Can Unlock Alpha By 2028
• Positive Sentiment: An Aalo Atomics contract with Global Nuclear Fuel (a GE Vernova‑led alliance) signals progress on advanced nuclear fuel supply for experimental AI data‑center reactors, supporting the company’s role in long‑duration electrification projects. Aalo Atomics Signs Contract to Secure Fabricated Fuel Rods From Global Nuclear Fuel
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks notes elevated retail/institutional attention on GEV, which can amplify intraday volatility as investors trade on varied narratives rather than new fundamentals. Zacks: GE Vernova Is Attracting Investor Attention
• Neutral Sentiment: A general primer/analyst roundup discusses Wall Street’s bullish consensus metrics (ABR) on GEV—useful for context but not new catalyst news. Is It Worth Investing in GE Vernova (GEV) Based on Wall Street’s Bullish Views?
• Negative Sentiment: A Seeking Alpha bear case warns that if AI energy demand cools, GEV could face overcapacity and earnings pressure—this thesis is likely contributing to short‑term selling and higher risk premia. Cooling AI Energy Demand Could Bust This Stock
• Negative Sentiment: Market reports highlight a recent price pullback (GEV down versus earlier levels), signaling profit‑taking or rotation that can magnify declines amid mixed headlines. GE Vernova (GEV) Dips More Than Broader Market

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

GEV has been the subject of a number of recent analyst reports. Robert W. Baird set a $923.00 price target on shares of GE Vernova and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Wednesday, February 4th. BMO Capital Markets reiterated an “outperform” rating and set a $785.00 target price on shares of GE Vernova in a research note on Thursday, January 29th. Citigroup raised their price target on GE Vernova from $708.00 to $779.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday, January 29th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reaffirmed an “overweight” rating on shares of GE Vernova in a report on Wednesday, December 10th. Finally, Bank of America increased their target price on shares of GE Vernova from $725.00 to $804.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, December 10th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-two have given a Buy rating, three have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $805.25.

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.