GE Vernova (GEV) helps keep the lights on for homes and businesses worldwide. GE Vernova designs, builds, and services equipment and systems that generate, transmit, and store electricity for utilities and industrial customers worldwide. The company’s products support reliable power, cleaner energy, and stable grids for millions of people. The company operates across three main segments: Power, Electrification, and Wind.
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| Price | $1071 | Catergory | Moderate | |
| Market Cap | $294B | Dividend | $1.50 | (0.14%) |
| P/E Ratio | 31.97 | Analyst Avg | 1-Yr Target | $1206 |
| Consensus EPS Estimates | 1Q | 2Q | 3Q | Full Year |
| 2026 | 17.44A | 3.15E | 4.33E | 30.93 |
*Aggressive/Moderate/Conservative labels describe broad business characteristics for educational purposes only. They are not risk ratings, investment guidance, or recommendations. A = Actual, E = Estimated. Market metrics such as beta, valuation multiples, and analyst estimates are widely referenced in financial research. Their relevance depends on an individual’s goals, time horizon, and risk tolerance. These figures are for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as predictions or guidance.
Keys for Success
It’s no secret that electric power demand has been increasing, largely due to growth in data center construction. GE Vernova helped prove that point by reporting that its electrification segment booked more equipment orders in 1Q2026 than in all of 2025.
In the 1Q2026, company-wide orders climbed 71% organically to $18.3 billion, driving backlog to $163 billion at quarter’s end. Power and Electrification both achieved margin expansion, while Wind losses deepened to a negative margin of 26.7% on falling revenue. Orders increased across the board. Its power segment saw organic orders increase by 59%, electrification by 86%, and the wind segment by 85%. Onshore projects drove wind energy equipment demand, but it was coming off a low base, and the company does still expect a decrease in 2026 revenue in that segment.
The company reported 1Q2026 earnings per share (EPS) of $17.44, topping the consensus estimate of $1.95 by $15.49. The business reported revenue of $9.34 billion for the quarter, above the consensus estimate of $9.19 billion. GE Vernova’s quarterly revenue was up 17.0% on a year-over-year basis.
Orders surged in the Power segment, supported by higher demand for gas turbines and services, pushing the segment’s backlog and slot reservation agreements to record levels. The Electrification segment posted a 61% increase in revenue, with particularly high equipment orders tied to data centers and grid modernization.
Free cash flow reached $4.8 billion, already surpassing total 2025 cash generation, thanks to strong order advance payments and efficient working capital management. The balance sheet strengthened further, even after share buybacks and a $0.50-per-share increase in the quarterly dividend.
Keys for Concern
GE Vernova is trading at a premium to its peers, suggesting that much of the solid earnings news is already factored into the stock price. The Wind segment continued to struggle, with revenue declining 23% and losses widening due to lower equipment volumes, the adverse effect of tariffs, and increased contract costs in offshore projects. and guidance for the segment’s profitability remains negative.
Mark Notes
GE Vernova’s moat is strong because it is one of the few global companies that can provide large-scale gas turbines, full grid infrastructure, and long-term servicing contracts. These are highly complex, capital-intensive products that take years to manufacture and qualify, thereby limiting competition and creating long-term customer lock-in. GEV’s installed base helps generate approximately 25% of the world’s electricity.
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