New York, Feb 1, 2026, 16:20 (EST) — Market closed
- GE Vernova shares ended Friday up 1.25%, closing at $726.37 after reaching an intraday high of $752.02.
- A doubled quarterly dividend of $0.50 is set for Feb. 2, coinciding with the expected completion of the Prolec GE deal.
- Traders enter Monday eyeing if the rally can sustain itself amid a packed week of U.S. data releases.
GE Vernova shares climbed 1.25% on Friday, closing at $726.37 after hitting a 52-week peak of $752.02. The move positions the stock for a strong start when markets reopen Monday. The company also announced the release of its 2025 annual report and the filing of its Form 10-K.
In the annual report, CEO Scott Strazik told shareholders electricity’s slice of the energy mix might climb significantly by 2050, highlighting AI-powered data centers as a key factor. That message now fuels the bullish narrative around the stock.
Next week, a key shareholder return event will keep GE Vernova in focus. The board has already announced a $0.50 quarterly dividend, set for payment on Feb. 2 to shareholders of record by Jan. 5—twice the previous amount.
GE Vernova revealed its next big move in a recent filing: it plans to finalize the $5.275 billion purchase of the remaining 50% stake in Prolec GE, its joint venture with Xignux, on Feb. 2. Alongside that, the company raised its 2026 guidance. It now expects revenue between $44 billion and $45 billion, free cash flow of $5.0 billion to $5.5 billion, and an adjusted EBITDA margin ranging from 11% to 13%.
The company’s latest earnings report leaned heavily on orders and backlog. GE Vernova revealed its backlog climbed to $150 billion, with fourth-quarter orders hitting $22.2 billion. Gas power equipment backlog and “slot reservation agreements”—contracts that secure future turbine production capacity—jumped from 62 to 83 gigawatts. Strazik described the firm as “entering 2026 with significant momentum.” GE Vernova
Susquehanna International Group bumped its price target to $820 from $800, maintaining a bullish stance. The firm highlighted consistent demand for gas turbines alongside the speed of new order flow.
Yet the wind segment still holds the key. The company expects another year of losses there, and any hiccup—whether project delays, rising quality expenses, or pricing squeeze—could strain a stock already valued on steady demand for power and grid gear.
Macro data might shake up the tape. The January ISM manufacturing index drops Feb. 2, a key read that could shift rate forecasts and impact industrial stocks sensitive to those moves.
The U.S. jobs report for January arrives Feb. 6, a key event that could shake stocks tied to long-cycle capital spending.
GE Vernova faces a straightforward near-term test: traders want to see the Prolec GE deal close on Feb. 2 as scheduled. They’ll also watch for any new details that could shift the market’s expectations for the company’s 2026-to-2028 outlook.
