Gas power has a key role to play in the clean energy transition. GE Vernova's wind power business received some good news in August.
In a notable shift, GE Aerospace (NYSE: GE) is emerging as the premier industrial stock to own, surpassing Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC (LON: RR) for long-term investment potential.
U.S. power equipment maker GE Vernova said on Monday it has acquired the remaining ownership stake in a Saudi gas turbine producing joint venture from state-owned Dussur.
GE Aerospace soared to a new high after earnings in July. Shares are in a buy zone.
Defense companies continue to struggle with margins, notably on fixed-price development programs. Commercial aerospace has its own challenges, and has traditionally been a cyclical industry.
GE Vernova's shares fell nearly 7% on Friday following a turbine-blade failure at an offshore wind farm in the UK, the latest in a string of incidents involving the power service firm's equipment.
GE Aerospace (NYSE: GE) has seen its stock rise by around 65% this year, outperforming the broader indices, with the S&P 500 up 18%. The stock now trades at 40x projected 2024 earnings of $4.13 per share.
GE Vernova is highly leveraged to global catalysts such as increasing electricity and natural gas usage. The firm's impressive second-quarter results show that it is already benefiting from these trends. GE Vernova's valuation is attractive, making it a buy for medium-to-long-term investors.
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GE Aerospace recently emerged as a stand-alone company after spinning off other units. GE Aerospace's first two quarters of 2024 show strong growth.
We're entering the dog days of summer, and the stock market continues to be a rollercoaster ride for investors. After a strong rally in the year's first half, the waters got choppy in July as investors rotated capital out of technology stocks in favor of small-caps and value stocks.
Look at Industrial ETFs as companies report mixed Q2 2024 earnings.