GE Vernova stock: Higher outlook meets $9 billion Trench deal
Published on 10/30/2026 at 16:27 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSResults Raise Growth Expectations
- GE Vernova lifted its 2026 revenue, adjusted EBITDA margin and free cash flow outlook after a strong third quarter.
- The planned USD 9 billion Trench acquisition would expand the company's high-voltage grid equipment business, with closing expected in late 2027.
- Orders rose sharply and backlog growth strengthened the investment case, while transaction approval and integration remain key milestones.
GE Vernova's third-quarter report on October 28 added stronger operating momentum and a major grid transaction to the investment case. The company raised its 2026 outlook after reporting higher revenue, orders, margins and cash generation, according to GE Vernova.
Guidance moves higher
Revenue for the quarter ended September 30 reached USD 12.6 billion, up 27 percent year over year. GE Vernova also reported USD 29.3 billion in orders, a 96 percent organic increase, while backlog grew by USD 20 billion sequentially to USD 197 billion.
Management now expects 2026 revenue of USD 46.5 billion to USD 47.5 billion, compared with the previous range of USD 45.5 billion to USD 46.5 billion. The adjusted EBITDA margin outlook rose to 13.5 percent to 14.5 percent from 12 percent to 14 percent, and free cash flow guidance increased to USD 16 billion to USD 17 billion from USD 11.5 billion to USD 12.5 billion.
Trench expands the grid strategy
GE Vernova agreed to acquire Trench Group for USD 9.0 billion. The high-voltage equipment specialist is expected to add approximately USD 5 billion in backlog and framework agreements. Closing is expected in late 2027, subject to customary regulatory approvals, and the purchase price represents 13 times Trench's projected 2028 adjusted EBITDA before synergies.
The board also doubled the share repurchase authorization to USD 20 billion from USD 10 billion. The transaction gives the Electrification business a broader high-voltage equipment platform, but its eventual contribution depends on approval and integration execution.
What changed since the last report
The previous relevant report, published on October 29, covered the earnings date and the Côte d'Ivoire power order. The subsequent results release added actual third-quarter figures, higher full-year targets and the Trench agreement. The Lang & Schwarz quote was EUR 774.00 at 16:13:52 Berlin time on Friday, October 30, down 4.21 percent from EUR 808.00 at 17:34:31 on Thursday, October 29.
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GE Vernova stock facts
- Company: GE Vernova Inc.
- ISIN: US36828A1016
- WKN: A404PC
- Ticker: GEV
- Primary exchange: NYSE
- Lang & Schwarz quote: EUR 774.00 at 16:13:52 Berlin time on October 30, 2026
