Evercore ISI raises GE Vernova EPS estimates on projected $200B power backlog
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Evercore ISI raises GE Vernova EPS estimates on projected $200B power backlog
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GE Vernova gained nearly 4% after Evercore ISI reiterated an Outperform rating and established a $1,350 price target. The firm lifted 2027-2028 earnings per share estimates by 3% to 4%. The upward revisions reflect compounding demand for gas turbines, grid solutions, and power equipment driven by data center power requirements, with the company's backlog expected to reach $200 billion next year. — bullish pressure on GEV.
- Original publisher
- Market Ontology
- Evidence through
- 2026-10-02
- Published
- 2026-10-20
- Revision
- 1 · 2026-10-20
Cite as: Market Ontology, “Evercore ISI raises GE Vernova EPS estimates on projected $200B power backlog”, revision 1, evidence through 2026-10-02. https://marketontology.com/catalysts/2026-10-02/evercore-isi-raises-ge-vernova-eps-estimates-on-projected-200b-power-backlog-a6e459
| Asset | Direction | Timeframe | Channel | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEV | ▲Bull | 1–4 weeks | Catalyst Driven | 72 |
Evercore ISI raises GE Vernova EPS estimates on projected $200B power backlog
GE Vernova gained nearly 4% after Evercore ISI reiterated an Outperform rating and established a $1,350 price target. The firm lifted 2027-2028 earnings per share estimates by 3% to 4%. The upward revisions reflect compounding demand for gas turbines, grid solutions, and power equipment driven by data center power requirements, with the company's backlog expected to reach $200 billion next year. — bullish pressure on GEV.
GE Vernova gained nearly 4% after Evercore ISI reiterated an Outperform rating and established a $1,350 price target. The firm lifted 2027-2028 earnings per share estimates by 3% to 4%. The upward revisions reflect compounding demand for gas turbines, grid solutions, and power equipment driven by data center power requirements, with the company's backlog expected to reach $200 billion next year.
- SummaryGE Vernova gained nearly 4% after Evercore ISI reiterated an Outperform rating and established a $1,350 price target. The firm lifted 2027-2028 earnings per share estimates by 3% to 4%. The upward revisions reflect compounding demand for gas turbines, grid solutions, and power equipment driven by data center power requirements, with the company's backlog expected to reach $200 billion next year.
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What happened next
| Asset | Call | Base close | +1 day | +5 days | +20 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEV | Bullishagreed | 988.70 2026-10-02 | +0.13% | Pending | Pending |
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