Marsico Capital Management LLC lowered its stake in GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE – Free Report) by 5.4% during the 4th quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The firm owned 604,907 shares of the company’s stock after selling 34,825 shares during the period. GE Aerospace comprises 5.2% of Marsico Capital Management LLC’s holdings, making the stock its 7th largest position. Marsico Capital Management LLC’s holdings in GE Aerospace were worth $186,330,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
A number of other large investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in GE. Blueline Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of GE Aerospace in the fourth quarter worth $25,000. Abich Financial Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in GE Aerospace in the third quarter valued at about $32,000. Tucker Asset Management LLC bought a new position in GE Aerospace in the fourth quarter valued at about $32,000. Redmont Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new position in GE Aerospace in the third quarter worth about $36,000. Finally, Beaird Harris Wealth Management LLC grew its stake in shares of GE Aerospace by 72.0% during the 3rd quarter. Beaird Harris Wealth Management LLC now owns 141 shares of the company’s stock valued at $42,000 after purchasing an additional 59 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 74.77% of the company’s stock.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
GE has been the subject of a number of recent research reports. UBS Group cut their price target on GE Aerospace from $357.00 to $350.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, April 22nd. Citigroup cut their price target on GE Aerospace from $380.00 to $353.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, April 1st. Sanford C. Bernstein boosted their price objective on shares of GE Aerospace from $374.00 to $405.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Tuesday, March 3rd. Wells Fargo & Company assumed coverage on shares of GE Aerospace in a report on Wednesday, April 1st. They issued an “overweight” rating and a $325.00 target price for the company. Finally, TD Cowen reduced their target price on shares of GE Aerospace from $350.00 to $330.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, April 8th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have assigned a Buy rating, two have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, GE Aerospace currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $348.22.
GE Aerospace Trading Up 4.3%
Shares of GE Aerospace stock opened at $332.49 on Friday. The company has a market capitalization of $346.90 billion, a P/E ratio of 40.95, a P/E/G ratio of 2.82 and a beta of 1.37. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.99, a quick ratio of 0.70 and a current ratio of 1.01. The company has a fifty day moving average of $302.44 and a 200 day moving average of $307.17. GE Aerospace has a fifty-two week low of $232.24 and a fifty-two week high of $348.48.
GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE – Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Tuesday, April 21st. The company reported $1.86 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.60 by $0.26. The company had revenue of $11.61 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $11.61 billion. GE Aerospace had a net margin of 17.86% and a return on equity of 37.99%. GE Aerospace’s quarterly revenue was up 24.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $1.49 EPS. GE Aerospace has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.100-7.400 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts anticipate that GE Aerospace will post 7.48 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Key Headlines Impacting GE Aerospace
Here are the key news stories impacting GE Aerospace this week:
- Positive Sentiment: GE Aerospace added Microsoft AI leader Judson Althoff to its board, a move that could strengthen its technology and digital strategy as the company expands use of AI across aviation and defense. GE Aerospace adds Microsoft AI leader to board
- Positive Sentiment: Analysts highlighted strong momentum in GE Aerospace’s Defense & Propulsion unit, citing solid order growth, rising revenue, major defense contracts, and a robust pipeline that could support future earnings. Strength in Defense & Propulsion Unit Drives GE: Will the Momentum Last?
- Positive Sentiment: GE Aerospace also announced a new propulsion power order from the U.S. Navy and progress in reopening jet-engine sales into China, both of which reinforce demand across its commercial and defense businesses. GE Aerospace Balances China Engine Reopening With New U.S. Navy Win
- Neutral Sentiment: News that SpaceX’s planned IPO could be valued above Boeing, RTX, GE Aerospace, and the rest of the S&P 500 aerospace group combined mainly highlights investor enthusiasm for private-space valuations rather than a direct change in GE’s fundamentals. SpaceX IPO Valuation Is Worth More Than Boeing, RTX, GE Aerospace And Every Other S&P 500 Aerospace Firm Combined: Report
- Neutral Sentiment: Reports that the Air India crash final report is delayed while GE engine analysis remains pending could create headline risk, but it does not yet indicate a final finding against GE Aerospace. AI-171 crash final report delayed as GE engine analysis remains pending; AAIB set for interim update
- Negative Sentiment: Broader market weakness in defense stocks and rising inflation/rate worries weighed on the sector, which can pressure GE Aerospace even when company-specific news is positive. Old Dominion Freight Line, GE Vernova, and Caterpillar Stocks Trade Down, What You Need To Know Defense Stocks Fall Despite Trump’s Promise of More Iran Strikes
GE Aerospace Company Profile
GE Aerospace (NYSE: GE) is the aerospace business of General Electric, focused on the design, manufacture and support of aircraft engines, integrated propulsion systems and related aftermarket services. The company serves commercial airlines, airframers, business and general aviation operators, and defense customers, providing propulsion solutions for a broad range of aircraft types from single‑aisle airliners to widebody and military platforms.
Its product portfolio includes a family of commercial and military jet engines as well as spare parts, components and systems engineering.
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