GE Vernova Q2 2026: Revenue Jumps 22%, Guidance Raised Again on Surging Power Demand
GEV has more than doubled off its 52-week low of $530.16.
Summary
GE Vernova posted Q2 revenue of $11.1B (+22% YoY), raised full-year guidance to $45.5–$46.5B, and generated $10.7B in operating cash flow in H1 2026. Orders nearly doubled, fueled by AI-driven gas turbine demand.
Key Events · Earnings and Guidance · GEV
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Revenue Surges 22%
Driven by a 32% jump in equipment sales, total revenues reached $11.1 billion in Q2 2026, up from $9.1 billion a year ago.
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Orders Nearly Double
Orders rose 88% organically to $24.2 billion, with gas turbine orders more than doubling to 113 units, including 52 heavy-duty units.
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Full-Year Guidance Raised Again
Citing strong demand across Power and Electrification, management lifted 2026 revenue guidance to $45.5–$46.5 billion, up from the prior $44.5–$45.5 billion range.
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Cash Flow Bonanza
Cash from operations hit $10.7 billion in H1 2026, driven by $13.7 billion in customer down payments, enabling $2.35 billion in share repurchases during the quarter.
Analysis · GEV · Manufacturing
A standout quarter for GE Vernova saw revenue climb 22% to $11.1 billion while orders nearly doubled, underscoring the accelerating electrification super-cycle. For the second consecutive time, the company raised its full-year revenue outlook—now targeting $45.5–$46.5 billion—fueled by an AI-driven boom in gas turbine demand and grid modernization. Operating income surged 73%, and free cash flow swelled to $9.9 billion in the first half, providing ample firepower for the $2.35 billion in share buybacks executed during the quarter. Although the Wind segment remains a drag, its losses are shrinking, leaving the overall story one of gathering momentum.
At the time of this filing, GEV was trading at $1,120.00 on NYSE in the Manufacturing sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $289.9B. The 52-week trading range was $530.16 to $1,195.94. This filing was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 8 out of 10.