IFS Group LLC Purchases Shares of 1,920 GE Aerospace $GE

IFS Group LLC purchased a new stake in GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) during the 1st quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The firm purchased 1,920 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $545,000.

A number of other hedge funds have also modified their holdings of GE. High Falls Advisors Inc lifted its stake in GE Aerospace by 3.0% in the 4th quarter. High Falls Advisors Inc now owns 1,069 shares of the company’s stock valued at $329,000 after buying an additional 31 shares in the last quarter. Montz Harcus Wealth Management LLC increased its position in GE Aerospace by 3.6% during the fourth quarter. Montz Harcus Wealth Management LLC now owns 947 shares of the company’s stock worth $292,000 after buying an additional 33 shares in the last quarter. Darwin Wealth Management LLC raised its holdings in shares of GE Aerospace by 2.0% in the fourth quarter. Darwin Wealth Management LLC now owns 1,699 shares of the company’s stock worth $523,000 after acquiring an additional 33 shares during the last quarter. LRI Investments LLC raised its holdings in shares of GE Aerospace by 1.4% in the fourth quarter. LRI Investments LLC now owns 2,390 shares of the company’s stock worth $736,000 after acquiring an additional 33 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Saxon Interests Inc. lifted its position in shares of GE Aerospace by 2.5% in the fourth quarter. Saxon Interests Inc. now owns 1,351 shares of the company’s stock valued at $416,000 after acquiring an additional 33 shares in the last quarter. 74.77% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other GE Aerospace news, SVP Mohamed Ali sold 8,096 shares of GE Aerospace stock in a transaction dated Friday, July 24th. The stock was sold at an average price of $353.71, for a total value of $2,863,636.16. Following the completion of the sale, the senior vice president owned 20,666 shares in the company, valued at $7,309,770.86. The trade was a 28.15% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. 0.19% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

More GE Aerospace News

Here are the key news stories impacting GE Aerospace this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Commercial engine demand remains a key support. Analysts expect a strong engine market to benefit GE Aerospace’s equipment, services and aftermarket businesses. The company’s latest quarterly results also showed substantial year-over-year revenue growth and an earnings beat, reinforcing its operating momentum. Woodward, Howmet Likely to Benefit From Strong Engine Market
• Positive Sentiment: Middle East updates highlight product durability and airline relationships. GE Aerospace showcased flight-performance milestones and technology improvements supporting Middle Eastern carriers. While the announcements did not include a major new contract, they provide a favorable signal for the company’s commercial aerospace franchise. GE Aerospace Showcases the Future of Flight
• Neutral Sentiment: GE’s performance is being compared with other aerospace stocks. A Zacks analysis examines whether GE Aerospace has outperformed or lagged peers such as HEICO this year. The comparison may influence investor positioning, but the report does not identify a new fundamental change at GE. Are Aerospace Stocks Lagging GE Aerospace This Year?
• Negative Sentiment: A senior executive sold a sizable position. SVP Mohamed Ali sold 8,096 shares for approximately $2.86 million, reducing his direct holdings by 28.15%. The sale may create modest sentiment pressure, although he continues to own a significant stake and the transaction does not necessarily indicate a change in company fundamentals. GE Aerospace SVP Sells Stock
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation leaves limited room for disappointment. Commentary describes GE Aerospace as a high-quality business with recurring aftermarket revenue, but its premium valuation means execution, demand and guidance must remain strong for further gains. This valuation concern is likely contributing to the weaker trading session. GE Aerospace Slumps: Buy the Dip or Avoid?

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of analysts recently commented on GE shares. Sanford C. Bernstein set a $421.00 price objective on GE Aerospace and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 23rd. Wells Fargo & Company reissued an “overweight” rating and issued a $390.00 target price on shares of GE Aerospace in a research note on Monday, July 20th. Wall Street Zen lowered shares of GE Aerospace from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, April 27th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their price target on shares of GE Aerospace from $335.00 to $400.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Monday, July 20th. Finally, TD Cowen reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $380.00 price target (up from $330.00) on shares of GE Aerospace in a report on Monday, July 13th. Sixteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, two have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, GE Aerospace presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $390.59.

GE Aerospace Trading Down 3.5%

Shares of GE Aerospace stock opened at $350.94 on Thursday. GE Aerospace has a fifty-two week low of $261.71 and a fifty-two week high of $382.97. The business’s fifty day moving average is $345.62 and its two-hundred day moving average is $320.42. The company has a quick ratio of 0.67, a current ratio of 0.98 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.96. The firm has a market cap of $364.12 billion, a PE ratio of 41.34, a P/E/G ratio of 2.78 and a beta of 1.35.

GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July 16th. The company reported $2.02 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.86 by $0.16. The business had revenue of $12.63 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $11.87 billion. GE Aerospace had a return on equity of 40.56% and a net margin of 17.72%.The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 21.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $1.66 earnings per share. GE Aerospace has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.650-7.850 EPS. Analysts anticipate that GE Aerospace will post 7.91 earnings per share for the current year.

GE Aerospace Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, July 27th. Shareholders of record on Monday, July 6th were paid a $0.47 dividend. This represents a $1.88 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.5%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, July 6th. GE Aerospace’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 22.14%.

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.