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7. GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE:GEV)

YTD Return as of April 27: 64.85%

On April 27, Argus analyst John Eade raised the firm’s price recommendation on GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE:GEV) to $1,300 from $800. It reiterated a Buy rating on the shares. He pointed out that the company’s installed base generates about 30% of the world’s electricity. The firm views GE Vernova as a well-run, financially strong company. It also sees the business positioned to benefit from long-term shifts like energy transition, global electrification, and decarbonization. The analyst noted that profit performance has been uneven in recent periods. Still, he believes a turnaround is in progress, with near-term growth starting to look more promising.

On April 24, Goldman Sachs raised its price goal on GE Vernova to $1,328 from $1,000. It maintained a Buy rating. The firm said GE Vernova delivered a strong quarter. Segment EBITDA came in above expectations, supported by strength in Power and Electrification. That strength more than offset the continued weakness in Offshore Wind. Orders remained solid across the business. Growth was particularly strong in gas power and electrification. This led to a very high book-to-bill ratio and a backlog that is expanding quickly, according to the analyst.

GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE:GEV) operates as a global energy company built around Power, Wind, and Electrification, supported by its accelerator businesses. It designs, manufactures, delivers, and services technologies aimed at building a more sustainable electric power system, while supporting electrification and decarbonization.