GE Vernova Shares Drop as Earnings Miss Offsets Strong Revenue and Order Growth

Core Insights - GE Vernova Inc. reported third-quarter revenue of $9.97 billion, exceeding analyst expectations of $9.16 billion, representing a 12% year-over-year increase, but adjusted earnings per share were $1.64, below the expected $1.86 [1][2] Revenue and Earnings - The company reaffirmed its 2025 full-year revenue outlook, expecting to reach the upper end of its $36–$37 billion range, slightly below the $37.15 billion consensus [2] - Orders surged 55% organically to $14.6 billion, driven by strong demand in the Power and Electrification segments [2] Backlog and Orders - The backlog increased by $6.6 billion sequentially, with Gas Power equipment reservations rising from 55 to 62 gigawatts [2] - By segment, Power orders rose 50% organically to $7.8 billion, with revenue up 15% to $4.8 billion [3] - Wind orders increased 4% to $1.8 billion, although revenue fell 8% to $2.6 billion [3] - The Electrification unit saw orders more than double to $5.1 billion, while revenue advanced 35% to $2.6 billion [3]