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(Bloomberg) -- GE Vernova Inc. (GEV) reported first-quarter revenue of $9.34 billion, surpassing analyst expectations by over $200 million and signaling strong demand for its power generation and electrification technologies.
"Our results show the significant demand for electrification and decarbonization," GE Vernova CEO Scott Strazik said in a statement. "We are executing on our strategy, and our operational and financial performance gives us confidence in our full-year guidance."
The Cambridge, Massachusetts-based company posted adjusted EBITDA of $896 million, well ahead of the $791.1 million consensus, while earnings per share came in at $17.44, a significant increase from $0.91 in the same period last year. The company's order backlog grew to $163 billion, up from $150 billion at the end of 2025, reflecting robust order intake.
The strong performance was driven by the Electrification segment, where revenues were projected to grow 54.8 percent year-over-year, and the Power segment, which saw continued demand for gas power equipment and services. The Wind segment remains a challenge, with revenues projected to decline.
The results prompted a wave of analyst upgrades. JPMorgan analyst Mark Strouse reiterated an Overweight rating and raised his price target to $1,150, citing "continued pricing momentum within gas power." Oppenheimer and Citigroup also boosted their price targets to $1,139 and $1,110, respectively.
GE Vernova's stock has risen over 50 percent year-to-date, fueled by investor enthusiasm for its role in the energy transition and the power demands of AI data centers. The company's ability to convert its massive backlog into profitable growth will be a key focus for investors. The next major catalyst will be the company's second-quarter earnings report in July.
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