GE Vernova raises 2026 cash-flow outlook to $16–$17B
Higher full-year targets and a larger repurchase authorization accompany a Trench Group deal expected to close in late 2027, subject to approvals.
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
GE Vernova Inc. reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of $12.642 billion, up 27% year over year, and net income of $1.289 billion, versus $453 million. Adjusted EBITDA was $1.943 billion, with a 15.4% margin, up 730 basis points; free cash flow was $5.409 billion versus $732 million. Orders reached $29.3 billion, up 96% organically, and backlog grew $20 billion sequentially to $197 billion.
Power revenue rose 25%; Electrification revenue rose 51% on a U.S. GAAP basis, including Prolec GE; and Wind revenue rose 4%. Wind's nine-month revenue declined 8%, and its segment EBITDA loss was $585 million versus $373 million a year earlier. GE Vernova raised 2026 revenue guidance to $46.5–$47.5 billion, adjusted EBITDA margin to 13.5%–14.5%, and free cash flow to $16–$17 billion.
The Board increased the share repurchase authorization to $20 billion from $10 billion. GE Vernova also signed an agreement to acquire Trench Group for a $9.0 billion USD equivalent, with closing expected in late 2027, subject to customary regulatory approvals.
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Positive
- Major point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.GE Vernova raised 2026 free-cash-flow guidance to $16–$17 billion.
- Moderate pointThird-quarter revenue rose 27% to $12.642 billion.
- Moderate pointFree cash flow reached $5.409 billion, versus $732 million a year earlier.
Negative
- Moderate pointNine-month Wind revenue fell 8% year over year.
- Moderate pointNine-month Wind segment EBITDA loss widened to $585 million from $373 million.
Filing Explained
Ten point one billion dollars remains under the expanded buyback authorization; it is capacity not yet used for repurchases.
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Earnings Snapshot
Revenue: $46.5–$47.5 billion (previously $45.5–$46.5 billion); adjusted EBITDA margin: 13.5%–14.5% (previously 12%–14%); free cash flow: $16–$17 billion (previously $11.5–$12.5 billion).
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