GE's $1.59B Volume Dives 36% to 39th as GE Vernova's Earnings Rally Gains Momentum

On August 14, 2025, General Electric (GE) reported a trading volume of $1.59 billion, a 36.01% decline from the prior day, ranking 39th in market activity. GE Vernova (GEV), its energy spin-off, fell 1.43% as investors assessed its recent performance and fundamentals.

Analysts highlighted GE Vernova’s strong earnings momentum, with projected quarterly earnings of $2.01 per share, up 474.3% year-over-year. Earnings estimates have risen 6% in the past month, reflecting confidence in its recovery. For the current fiscal year, consensus forecasts point to $8.04 per share, a 44.1% increase, while next year’s estimate of $13.24 suggests a 64.7% growth from prior expectations. Revenue projections also show resilience, with $9.27 billion expected for the current quarter, a 4% year-over-year increase, and $37.29 billion and $41.55 billion for the next two fiscal years, indicating 6.7% and 11.4% growth, respectively.

Recent financial results underscore GE Vernova’s operational strength. Last quarter, it reported $9.11 billion in revenue, a 11.1% year-over-year rise, and $1.86 in earnings per share, surpassing estimates by 16.25%. Over the past four quarters, the company exceeded earnings and revenue forecasts three times each. However, its Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) suggests limited outperformance relative to the broader market in the near term.

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