GE Vernova Doubles Dividend, Increases Buyback, and Raises Financial Outlook
GE Vernova announced that it is doubling its quarterly dividend to $0.50 per share, up from the previous $0.25. The increased dividend will be paid on February 2, 2026, to shareholders who own the stock as of January 5, 2026.
The company also raised its share buyback authorization from $6 billion to $10 billion. So far, GE Vernova has spent $3.3 billion on share repurchases.
At its 2025 Investor Update, GE Vernova shared an improved financial outlook, presenting higher revenue and free cash flow guidance for 2026 and the years beyond. The positive guidance reflects growing demand for its power equipment, especially from data centers.
Following these announcements, GE Vernova’s stock climbed more than 8% in premarket trading.
A dividend is a payment made by a company to its shareholders. Doubling the dividend means investors will receive twice as much money per share compared to before.
A share buyback authorization allows the company to buy back its own shares from the market. This can help increase the value of the remaining shares.
The stock went up because investors reacted positively to the higher dividend, increased share buyback, and improved financial outlook.
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