Market Overview - The U.S. stock market opened with slight declines across major indices, including S&P 500 (-0.04%), Russell 2000 (-0.11%), Dow (-0.14%), and Nasdaq (-0.18%) [2] Earnings Reports - Intuitive Surgical reported strong earnings, leading to a significant increase in its stock price by 17.76%. Other notable gainers include Vertiv (+7.1%) and Hilton (+3.1%) [3] - Pegasystems saw a rise of 12.5%, while Capital One and Haliburton increased by 4.12% and 2.77%, respectively, benefiting from positive earnings sentiment from the previous day [3] - Conversely, Texas Instruments experienced a sharp decline of 7.9% following weaker after-hours results, alongside other laggards like Manhattan Associates (-7.9%), Netflix (-7.4%), and Newmont (-4.77%) [4] - Mattel's stock fell by 5.5% after missing earnings expectations and reporting a decline in North American sales [4] Upcoming Earnings - Major earnings reports expected later today include Tesla, SAP, and IBM, which will be released after the market closes [8] Economic Indicators - The 10-Year Treasury yield decreased by 1.9 points to 3.944%, while the Continuous Gold Contract fell by 1.76% to $4,036.80 [6]

GE Vernova's stock rallies toward its first gain in seven sessions after quarterly orders and revenue blow past expectations. ...

GE Vernova (GEV) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.64 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.78 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.35 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of -7.87%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this the energy business spun off from General Electric would post earnings of $1.6 per share when it actually produced earnings of $1.86, delivering a surprise of +16.25%.Over ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - GE Vernova reported a 10% organic revenue growth in Q3, with adjusted EBITDA more than tripling year-over-year to $811 million, and EBITDA margins expanded by 600 basis points [28][30][29] - The total equipment backlog grew to $54 billion, an increase of $11 billion year-to-date, with a services backlog of approximately $81 billion, reflecting a year-over-year increase of over $5 billion [26][29] - Free cash flow generation was approximately $730 million in Q3, with a year-to-date total of nearly $2 billion [32][30] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The electrification segment saw a revenue increase of over 30% with margins expanding to over 15%, driven by strong demand across multiple regions [27][38] - Power orders grew by 50%, with gas power equipment orders more than doubling year-over-year, leading to a revenue increase of 14% [33][30] - Wind revenue decreased by 9% due to the absence of a settlement from an offshore contract cancellation, but onshore services orders were up 27% year-to-date [35][36] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The electrification equipment market in North America is expected to grow at a compounded growth rate of approximately 10%, doubling in size by 2030 [10] - Significant investment in electrification is being driven by increased electricity demand, grid stability needs, and the energy transition [11] - The backlog for Prolec GE was approximately $4 billion at the end of Q2, with expectations for low double-digit revenue growth driven by volume and pricing [13] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The acquisition of Prolec GE for $5.275 billion is aimed at consolidating GE Vernova's position in the grid equipment market, particularly in transformers for North America [5][7] - The company plans to fund the acquisition with a mix of cash and debt while maintaining an investment-grade balance sheet [15] - GE Vernova aims to leverage synergies from the acquisition to enhance operational efficiency and expand product offerings, particularly in low and medium voltage technologies [10][17] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the growth trajectory of the electrification segment, citing strong demand from hyperscalers and data centers [22][19] - The company anticipates continued strength in gas-powered demand and pricing, with expectations to approach 70 gigawatts of contractual gas power commitments by the end of 2025 [20][19] - Management highlighted the importance of maintaining reliability and modernizing aging infrastructure to meet increasing electricity demand [11] Other Important Information - GE Vernova is committed to returning at least one-third of cash generated to shareholders while pursuing targeted M&A opportunities [42] - The company has repurchased over 6 million shares for approximately $2.2 billion year-to-date, reflecting confidence in its stock value [26][32] - The company is investing in AI and automation to enhance productivity and meet growing demand in gas turbine controls engineering [25] Q&A Session Summary Question: Visibility into 2028 targets for Prolec GE acquisition - Management expressed confidence in the 2028 targets due to existing backlog and framework agreements with utilities, which are expected to drive growth [47][49] Question: Mix and capacity for Prolec GE - Management discussed ongoing investments in capacity and the potential for integrated solutions with data centers, emphasizing a focus on medium and low voltage technologies [54][56] Question: Pricing trends for gas turbines - Management acknowledged that while pricing for U.S. gas turbines is currently strong, there is a mix dynamic affecting the overall pricing perception [59][60] Question: Power equipment dollar orders versus gigawatt orders - Management clarified that the positive delta in dollar growth versus gigawatt growth is due to a mix of aero derivatives and heavy-duty gas turbines [63][64] Question: Structural opportunity for margins beyond 2028 - Management indicated that there is no reason to believe margins cannot exceed previous peak levels, citing a larger install base and a more profitable services business [70][72] Question: Cost synergy realization cadence - Management stated that cost synergies are expected to be realized by 2028, with initial savings anticipated to flow relatively soon as teams begin discussions [77]

GE Vernova (NYSE:GEV) Q3 2025 Earnings Call October 22, 2025 07:30 AM ET Company ParticipantsMichael Lapides - VP of Investor RelationsAmit Mehrotra - Managing DirectorScott Strazik - CEONigel Coe - Managing DirectorMichael Blum - Managing DirectorAndy Kaplowitz - Managing DirectorKen Parks - CFOJoe Ritchie - Managing DirectorConference Call ParticipantsNicole DeBlase - AnalystJulian Mitchell - Equity Research AnalystMoses Sutton - Clean Energy Equity AnalystChris Dendrinos - Vice President and Equity Resea ...

GE Vernova (NYSE:GEV) Q3 2025 Earnings Call October 22, 2025 07:30 AM ET Speaker0Good day, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to GE Vernova's Conference Call to discuss the acquisition of ProLyke GE as well as GE Vernova's Third Quarter Financial Results and Outlook. At this time, all participants are in a listen only mode. My name is Liz, and I will be your conference coordinator today. If you experience issues with the webcast slides refreshing or there appears to be delays in the slide advancement, please ...

GE Vernova (NYSE:GEV) Q3 2025 Earnings Call October 22, 2025 07:30 AM ET Speaker2Good day, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to GE Vernova's conference call to discuss the acquisition of Prolec GE, as well as GE Vernova's third quarter financial results and outlook. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode. My name is Liz, and I will be your conference coordinator today. If you experience issues with the webcast slides refreshing or there appears to be delays in the slide advancement, please ...

Earnings Overview - Earnings season is gaining momentum with major companies like Tesla, Netflix, General Motors, and Ford reporting results this week [1][3] - As of October 17, 12% of S&P 500 companies have reported results, with analysts expecting an 8.5% increase in earnings per share for Q3, marking the ninth consecutive quarter of positive earnings growth but a slowdown from the 12% growth in Q2 [1][2] Sector Performance - A diverse range of sectors is represented in the earnings reports, including airlines, toy manufacturers, and telecom providers, with consumer spending updates expected from companies like Procter & Gamble and Deckers Outdoors [4] - Companies such as GE Vernova reported a 55% increase in orders to $14.6 billion, driven by its power and electrification equipment division, despite profits being below expectations [8][9] Company-Specific Highlights - Hilton reported adjusted earnings of $2.11 per share, exceeding expectations, while revenue per available room (RevPAR) declined 1.1% year-over-year [11][12] - AT&T surpassed subscriber estimates due to strong demand for bundled services and iPhone promotions, leading to a nearly 2% rise in stock [13][14] - Intuitive Surgical's stock surged 15% after beating earnings estimates, driven by strong demand for surgical robots [15] - Texas Instruments' stock fell 7% following a weaker-than-expected Q4 outlook, with projected sales of $4.22 billion to $4.58 billion [16][17] - Capital One reported a 23% increase in total net revenue to $15.4 billion, with earnings per share of $4.83, surpassing expectations [19][20] - Philip Morris experienced an 8% drop in stock after reporting a 3.2% decline in cigarette shipments, although smokeless product shipments increased by 16.6% [21][22][23] - 3M raised its annual earnings outlook after reporting sales of $6.3 billion, slightly above estimates, with adjusted earnings per share of $2.19 [24][25] - Halliburton's stock rose over 5% after reporting adjusted earnings of $0.58 per share, exceeding estimates despite a revenue decline to $5.6 billion [26][27] - GE Aerospace's stock increased over 2.5% after reporting a 26% revenue growth to $11.3 billion and raising its full-year EPS forecast [30][31] Market Sentiment - Bank of America noted that 76% of S&P 500 companies reporting so far have exceeded earnings expectations, indicating a stronger-than-usual earnings season [42][43] - Ally Financial reported better-than-expected consumer health, with earnings per share of $1.18, surpassing estimates [45][46]

Earnings season is ramping up as Tesla (TSLA), Netflix (NFLX), General Motors (GM), and Ford Motor Company (F), among others, report results this week. As of Oct. 17, 12% of S&P 500 companies have reported results, according to FactSet data, and analysts are expecting an 8.5% jump in earnings per share during the third quarter. If that figure holds, it would mark the ninth straight quarter of positive earnings growth but a deceleration from the 12% earnings growth reported in Q2 of this year. Expectation ...

Prolec GE Acquisition - GE Vernova is acquiring the remaining 50% stake of Prolec GE for $5275 billion [9], expecting $06 billion incremental EBITDA in 2026 on a full-year basis [9] - The purchase will be funded with approximately 50% debt and 50% cash on hand [9] - Prolec GE is expected to generate approximately $3 billion in revenue this year with approximately 25% adjusted EBITDA margin [19] - Cost synergies of approximately $60 million - $120 million are expected by 2028, with additional revenue synergies anticipated [32] Q3 2025 Financial Results - GE Vernova's orders increased by 55% to $146 billion in 3Q'25 [42] - Equipment backlog grew by $4 billion and service backlog grew by $2 billion sequentially [41] - Adjusted EBITDA margin expanded by 600bps to 81% in 3Q'25 [41, 42] - Free cash flow generated year-to-date reached $19 billion, exceeding the full-year 2024 figure [41] Segment Performance - Power segment orders increased by 50%, driven by higher volume and pricing, with 20 heavy-duty gas turbines secured [47] - Power segment revenue increased by 14%, driven by higher heavy-duty gas turbine equipment and services volume [47] - Electrification segment revenue increased by 32%, primarily driven by Grid Solutions [57] - Wind segment revenue decreased by (9)%, due to the absence of the 3Q'24 offshore project cancelation settlement [52] 2025 Financial Guidance - GE Vernova reaffirms its 2025 financial guidance [39] - Power segment expects organic revenue growth of 6% - 7% and a 14% - 15% segment EBITDA margin [47, 60] - Electrification segment expects organic revenue growth trending towards 25% and a 14% - 15% segment EBITDA margin [57, 60] - Wind segment expects organic revenue to be down high-single digits and approximately $400 million of segment EBITDA losses [52, 60]