GE Vernova Attracts Institutional Stakes and Divergent Analyst Ratings Amid $1.22 Billion Volume for GE Ranking 71st

On August 8, 2025, General Electric (GE) recorded a trading volume of $1.22 billion, ranking 71st in daily activity. Meanwhile, GE Vernova (GEV) rose 0.50% as institutional activity and analyst ratings adjustments gained attention. Barclays raised its price target for GE Vernova to $706, while Guggenheim downgraded the stock to "neutral," reflecting divergent views on its near-term trajectory.

Multiple institutional investors increased stakes in GE Vernova during the first quarter. Cary Street Partners Financial LLC boosted its holdings by 74.9%, acquiring 1,701 additional shares, while Strategic Investment Solutions Inc. IL saw a 584% surge in its position. ING Groep NV also raised its stake by 42.2%, now holding 84,473 shares valued at $25.79 million. These moves highlight growing confidence in the energy and electrification segments driving the company’s growth.

Analyst activity further underscored mixed sentiment. Wall Street Zen downgraded GE Vernova to "hold," while Susquehanna and Morgan Stanley raised price targets to $736 and $675, respectively. The stock currently carries an average "Moderate Buy" rating from analysts, with a mean price target of $560.21. Recent quarterly earnings exceeded expectations, with $1.86 per share and $9.11 billion in revenue, driven by a 11.1% year-over-year revenue increase.

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