14 Best Large Cap Stocks to Invest In Now

6. GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE:GEV)

Market Capitalization: $173.49 Billion

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 108

GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE:GEV) is one of the best large-cap stocks to invest in now. On December 16, Wells Fargo increased its price target on GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE:GEV) from $717 to $831 and kept an Overweight rating. This change reflects stronger sales and profit outlooks in the company’s Power and Electrification segments.

Wells Fargo pointed to GE Vernova Inc.’s (NYSE:GEV) strong performance as demand grows, which is supporting prices and margins. The research firm increased its 2026 EBITDA forecast from $5,460 million to $5,839 million because of an expected increase in gas turbine prices and deliveries in the second half of 2026 and a decrease in variable costs.

For 2028, Wells Fargo raised its EBITDA forecast from $8,879 million to $11,566 million. This is based on expectations of 24 gigawatts of annual gas turbine deliveries and increased revenue from grid equipment. The firm also increased its EPS estimates for GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE:GEV) from $13.03 to $14.05 for 2026 and from $23.29 to $31.39 for 2028.

Earlier on December 10, UBS also increased its price target on GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE:GEV) from $760 to $835 and kept a Buy rating. This update came after the company’s analyst meeting in New York. The research firm noted that the company’s long-term guidance might be too cautious, especially for the Power business. The guidance suggests just 34% incremental margins from 2025 to 2028, but UBS believes the potential for 50% or more.

UBS believes higher margins could add $1 billion to earnings. The firm also sees room for further growth for GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE:GEV) after 2028, including about $10 billion in high-margin service revenue by the mid-2030s.

GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE:GEV) is an energy equipment manufacturing and services company. It operates in Power, Wind, and Electrification segments.