Secured Retirement Advisors LLC Purchases Shares of 5,380 GE Aerospace $GE

Secured Retirement Advisors LLC purchased a new position in GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) in the first quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The firm purchased 5,380 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,527,000.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently modified their holdings of GE. Blueline Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of GE Aerospace during the 4th quarter valued at $25,000. Ankerstar Wealth LLC purchased a new stake in GE Aerospace in the 4th quarter worth $31,000. Tucker Asset Management LLC purchased a new stake in GE Aerospace in the 4th quarter worth $32,000. Lifetime Wealth Management P.C. bought a new stake in GE Aerospace during the fourth quarter valued at about $40,000. Finally, Beaird Harris Wealth Management LLC raised its holdings in GE Aerospace by 72.0% during the third quarter. Beaird Harris Wealth Management LLC now owns 141 shares of the company’s stock valued at $42,000 after acquiring an additional 59 shares during the period. 74.77% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

GE Aerospace Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE GE opened at $374.53 on Thursday. The company has a market cap of $390.76 billion, a P/E ratio of 46.12, a P/E/G ratio of 3.31 and a beta of 1.35. GE Aerospace has a 52-week low of $243.34 and a 52-week high of $379.67. 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 firm’s fifty day moving average is $319.00 and its two-hundred day moving average is $314.03.

GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) last released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, April 21st. The company reported $1.86 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.60 by $0.26. The business 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%. The business’s revenue was up 24.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $1.49 EPS. GE Aerospace has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.100-7.400 EPS. As a group, analysts anticipate that GE Aerospace will post 7.48 EPS for the current fiscal year.

GE Aerospace Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, July 27th. Investors of record on Monday, July 6th will be given 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 is Monday, July 6th. GE Aerospace’s payout ratio is currently 23.15%.

Key GE Aerospace News

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

• Positive Sentiment: GE Aerospace was cited as benefiting from stronger engine demand, reinforcing the view that order and aftermarket momentum remain solid. GE Aerospace Gains on Engine Demand
• Positive Sentiment: Multiple articles said GE Aerospace looks positioned to beat earnings estimates again, which supports the stock’s upside narrative heading into results. Why GE (GE) is Poised to Beat Earnings Estimates Again
• Positive Sentiment: Investors are focused on the July 16 earnings report, with commentary suggesting aviation tailwinds remain intact and could keep sentiment constructive. Dear GE Aerospace Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for July 16
• Positive Sentiment: GE Aerospace completed a ground test of a megawatt-class hybrid electric engine system, showing progress in next-generation propulsion technology. GE Aerospace completes ground test of megawatt-class hybrid electric engine system
• Neutral Sentiment: One article compared GE Aerospace with Textron, framing GE as a strong aerospace and defense name but not introducing a clear new catalyst. GE Aerospace vs. Textron: Which Aerospace & Defense Stock Has Greater Upside?
• Neutral Sentiment: A separate opinion piece argued GE Aerospace’s defense fundamentals may not justify its premium valuation, which is more of a debate over pricing than a direct business concern. The Great Disconnect: Why GE Aerospace’s Defense Fundamentals Don’t Justify A $369 Price Tag

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of equities analysts have recently weighed in on the company. Daiwa Securities Group initiated coverage on GE Aerospace in a research note on Tuesday, March 31st. They issued a “neutral” rating and a $301.00 price objective for the company. Wells Fargo & Company began coverage on GE Aerospace in a research note on Wednesday, April 1st. They set an “overweight” rating and a $325.00 target price on the stock. Zacks Research cut GE Aerospace from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, March 24th. Citigroup reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $431.00 price target (up from $353.00) on shares of GE Aerospace in a report on Wednesday. Finally, President Capital dropped their price target on GE Aerospace from $355.00 to $342.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, April 22nd. 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 given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $352.56.

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.