GE Vernova (NYSE:GEV) Stock Rating Reaffirmed by Royal Bank of Canada

GE Vernova (NYSE:GEV)‘s stock had its “outperform” rating reiterated by research analysts at Royal Bank of Canada in a research report issued to clients and investors on Friday, Benzinga reports. They currently have a $262.00 price objective on the stock. Royal Bank of Canada’s price target indicates a potential downside of 3.93% from the stock’s current price.

Several other analysts have also weighed in on GEV. BMO Capital Markets lifted their price objective on GE Vernova from $245.00 to $288.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Monday, October 14th. Oppenheimer began coverage on shares of GE Vernova in a research note on Thursday, September 26th. They issued a “market perform” rating for the company. Hsbc Global Res lowered shares of GE Vernova from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Friday, October 4th. Daiwa America upgraded shares of GE Vernova to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Friday, June 21st. Finally, Raymond James lowered GE Vernova from an “outperform” rating to a “market perform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, October 2nd. Seven investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, sixteen have given a buy rating and one has issued a strong buy rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $246.73.

GE Vernova Price Performance

GEV opened at $272.72 on Friday. The business has a 50 day moving average of $224.93 and a 200-day moving average of $184.85. GE Vernova has a 1-year low of $115.00 and a 1-year high of $281.37.

GE Vernova (NYSE:GEV) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July 24th. The company reported $0.71 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.69 by $0.02. The company had revenue of $8.20 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $8.42 billion. Equities research analysts predict that GE Vernova will post 3.21 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of large investors have recently made changes to their positions in GEV. Deseret Mutual Benefit Administrators acquired a new stake in shares of GE Vernova in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Trifecta Capital Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of GE Vernova during the second quarter worth $25,000. Meeder Asset Management Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of GE Vernova during the second quarter worth $25,000. Global Trust Asset Management LLC bought a new stake in GE Vernova in the 2nd quarter valued at $26,000. Finally, Timber Creek Capital Management LLC acquired a new position in GE Vernova in the 2nd quarter worth $27,000.

GE Vernova Company Profile

GE Vernova LLC, an energy business company, generates electricity. It operates under three segments: Power, Wind, and Electrification. The Power segments generates and sells electricity through hydro, gas, nuclear, and steam power. Wind segment engages in the manufacturing and sale of wind turbine blades; and Electrification segment provides grid solutions, power conversion, solar, and storage solutions.