GE Vernova Shares Decline Despite Third Quarter Earnings Beat and Raised Guidance
GE Vernova (GEV) reported strong third-quarter financial results, with revenue rising 27% year-over-year to $12.64 billion, surpassing analyst expectations. Earnings per share surged 193% to $4.81, significantly beating the consensus estimate of $3.94. The company also announced the acquisition of Trench Group, a private manufacturer of electric-grid equipment, and raised its full-year outlook for sales, EBITDA, and free cash flow. Despite these robust metrics, shares fell during Wednesday's trading following management's commentary during the earnings call. Investors reacted negatively to projections regarding gas equipment pricing in the fourth quarter and a perceived shift in the cadence of order growth heading into 2027. While CEO Scott Strazik maintained that long-term demand remains strong, concerns over short-term pricing per kilowatt and quarterly growth profiles appear to be driving the current market sell-off.
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Topics: acquisition earnings beat guidance raise order backlog revenue growth
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