Ninepoint Partners LP acquired a new position in GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE – Free Report) in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor acquired 1,568 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $586,000.
A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of GE. Burkett Financial Services LLC boosted its holdings in shares of GE Aerospace by 28.9% in the second quarter. Burkett Financial Services LLC now owns 125 shares of the company’s stock valued at $47,000 after acquiring an additional 28 shares in the last quarter. BOK Financial Private Wealth Inc. raised its holdings in GE Aerospace by 3.2% during the second quarter. BOK Financial Private Wealth Inc. now owns 960 shares of the company’s stock worth $359,000 after purchasing an additional 30 shares in the last quarter. High Falls Advisors Inc lifted its position in GE Aerospace by 3.0% in the fourth quarter. High Falls Advisors Inc now owns 1,069 shares of the company’s stock worth $329,000 after purchasing an additional 31 shares during the period. Gradient Investments LLC lifted its position in GE Aerospace by 4.4% in the second quarter. Gradient Investments LLC now owns 765 shares of the company’s stock worth $286,000 after purchasing an additional 32 shares during the period. Finally, LRI Investments LLC boosted its stake in GE Aerospace by 1.4% during the 4th quarter. LRI Investments LLC now owns 2,390 shares of the company’s stock valued at $736,000 after purchasing an additional 33 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 74.77% of the company’s stock.
Trending Headlines about GE Aerospace
Here are the key news stories impacting GE Aerospace this week:
- Positive Sentiment: The U.S. Air Force selected the GE Aerospace–Kratos F143 as a second engine source for the JASSM cruise missile. The award expands GE’s defense exposure and could create an additional source of future engine production and aftermarket revenue. US Air Force adds GE-Kratos F143 as second engine source for JASSM
- Positive Sentiment: A visit by Sen. Jon Husted and a senior Pentagon official highlighted GE Aerospace’s role in U.S. aerospace and defense programs. While not a new contract, the engagement underscores the company’s strategic importance as Washington emphasizes domestic defense-industrial capacity. Sen. Husted, senior Pentagon official visit GE Aerospace
- Neutral Sentiment: GE Aerospace continues investing in aviation’s longer-term evolution, including hybrid-electric flight and engineering capabilities developed by its Bengaluru team. These initiatives may support future product opportunities but are unlikely to materially affect near-term earnings. GE Aerospace Bengaluru innovation
- Neutral Sentiment: Recent commentary focuses on GE Aerospace’s aviation strategy and possible catalysts for its next growth phase, including engine demand, aftermarket services, innovation and defense opportunities. These are supportive themes, but the reports do not identify a specific near-term financial catalyst. Why GE Aerospace Remains Focused on Aviation Evolution What Could Unlock GE Aerospace’s Next Phase
- Negative Sentiment: One analysis argues GE Aerospace is priced for a margin recovery that has not yet occurred. The company is shipping engines that should generate future service revenue, but production costs are pressuring margins today; with shares trading at a high valuation, a delay in margin improvement could leave limited downside protection. GE Aerospace Stock Is Priced for a Margin Repair That Has Not Happened Yet
- Neutral Sentiment: A securities-fraud investigation notice concerns GE HealthCare Technologies (NASDAQ: GEHC), a separate company, and does not directly involve GE Aerospace or its stock. GE HealthCare securities fraud investigation
GE Aerospace Trading Down 3.1%
GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July 16th. The company reported $2.02 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.86 by $0.16. GE Aerospace had a return on equity of 40.56% and a net margin of 17.72%.The company had revenue of $12.63 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $11.87 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $1.66 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue was up 21.1% on a year-over-year basis. GE Aerospace has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.650-7.850 EPS. On average, research analysts anticipate that GE Aerospace will post 7.91 EPS for the current fiscal year.
GE Aerospace Dividend Announcement
The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, July 27th. Investors of record on Monday, July 6th were issued a $0.47 dividend. This represents a $1.88 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.5%. The ex-dividend date was Monday, July 6th. GE Aerospace’s payout ratio is presently 22.14%.
Analyst Ratings Changes
Several equities analysts have recently issued reports on GE shares. Jefferies Financial Group lifted their price target on GE Aerospace from $365.00 to $455.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 2nd. Sanford C. Bernstein set a $421.00 price objective on GE Aerospace and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday, July 23rd. Citigroup reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $431.00 target price (up from $353.00) on shares of GE Aerospace in a research note on Wednesday, July 1st. Wall Street Zen lowered GE Aerospace from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, April 27th. Finally, BNP Paribas Exane dropped their price target on shares of GE Aerospace from $300.00 to $270.00 and set an “underperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, May 14th. Sixteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, two have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $390.59.
Read Our Latest Analysis on GE Aerospace
Insider Activity
In other news, SVP Mohamed Ali sold 8,096 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Friday, July 24th. The stock was sold at an average price of $353.71, for a total transaction of $2,863,636.16. Following the sale, the senior vice president directly owned 20,666 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $7,309,770.86. The trade was a 28.15% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. 0.19% of the stock is owned by company insiders.
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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