Strategic Planning Group LLC lessened its holdings in GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE – Free Report) by 30.3% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 34,034 shares of the company’s stock after selling 14,799 shares during the period. Strategic Planning Group LLC’s holdings in GE Aerospace were worth $10,629,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in the business. Amundi raised its position in GE Aerospace by 135.2% in the first quarter. Amundi now owns 6,119,975 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,736,665,000 after acquiring an additional 3,518,278 shares during the period. Jupiter Topco LLC bought a new stake in GE Aerospace during the second quarter valued at about $1,283,858,000. Wellington Management Group LLP grew its holdings in GE Aerospace by 97.3% during the second quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP now owns 6,797,935 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,540,592,000 after purchasing an additional 3,352,432 shares during the period. Jennison Associates LLC grew its holdings in GE Aerospace by 37.7% during the first quarter. Jennison Associates LLC now owns 11,026,006 shares of the company’s stock valued at $3,128,850,000 after purchasing an additional 3,017,937 shares during the period. Finally, State Street Corp increased its position in GE Aerospace by 2.6% in the second quarter. State Street Corp now owns 46,497,628 shares of the company’s stock worth $17,377,559,000 after buying an additional 1,160,584 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 74.77% of the company’s stock.
GE Aerospace News Roundup
Here are the key news stories impacting GE Aerospace this week:
- Positive Sentiment: GE Aerospace reported third-quarter earnings of $2.25 per share, above the $2.01 analyst consensus, while revenue increased approximately 25% year over year to $13.29 billion. The company also raised its fiscal 2026 adjusted EPS outlook to $8.00-$8.10, above the $7.92 consensus. GE Aerospace earnings beat article
- Positive Sentiment: Management expects low-double-digit services growth in 2027, supported by a $170 billion services backlog, strong engine-maintenance demand and constrained spare-parts availability. GE also says it expects to deliver more than 3,200 engines over the next decade, reinforcing its long-term commercial aerospace outlook. GE Aerospace Q3 earnings call highlights
- Positive Sentiment: Several analysts remain constructive: UBS raised its price target to $380 and maintained a Buy rating, while JPMorgan, RBC and Susquehanna continue to see substantial upside despite trimming their targets.
- Neutral Sentiment: Options activity was unusually heavy in both directions, with put volume roughly 157% above normal and separate reports of elevated call buying. The activity signals increased trading interest but does not establish a clear consensus.
- Negative Sentiment: Investors are concerned that the GE9X engine production ramp will generate transition costs in 2027, while supply-chain delays, fuel-price pressure and Boeing-related costs could weigh on near-term margins. Concern behind GE earnings beat
- Negative Sentiment: Valuation remains a headwind after GE Aerospace’s strong run: analysts note that the stock trades at a premium despite underperforming the broader market, making investors less willing to reward earnings beats. BNP Paribas Exane lowered its target to $280 and assigned an Underperform rating, adding to the caution.
GE Aerospace Trading Down 0.8%
Shares of GE Aerospace stock opened at $293.49 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $303.28 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 33.85, a PEG ratio of 2.11 and a beta of 1.38. The business has a 50-day moving average price of $324.60 and a 200-day moving average price of $329.04. The company has a quick ratio of 0.67, a current ratio of 0.98 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.96. GE Aerospace has a twelve month low of $268.91 and a twelve month high of $388.84.
GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, October 20th. The company reported $2.25 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.01 by $0.24. GE Aerospace had a return on equity of 44.43% and a net margin of 17.31%. The company had revenue of $13.29 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $12.88 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $1.66 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue was up 24.7% on a year-over-year basis. Equities research analysts anticipate that GE Aerospace will post 8.10 EPS for the current fiscal year.
GE Aerospace Announces Dividend
The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, October 26th. Shareholders of record on Monday, October 5th will be given a dividend of $0.47 per share. The ex-dividend date is Monday, October 5th. This represents a $1.88 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.6%. GE Aerospace’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 22.14%.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
GE has been the subject of a number of analyst reports. Vertical Research reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $400.00 price objective on shares of GE Aerospace in a research note on Tuesday. Morgan Stanley reissued an “overweight” rating and issued a $375.00 target price (down from $400.00) on shares of GE Aerospace in a report on Wednesday. Weiss Ratings restated a “buy (b)” rating on shares of GE Aerospace in a research note on Thursday, October 15th. TD Cowen reaffirmed 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. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. lowered their price target on shares of GE Aerospace from $400.00 to $375.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday. Seventeen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, three have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $375.62.
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GE Aerospace Company Profile
GE Aerospace (NYSE: GE) is a global aerospace company that designs, develops, manufactures and services aircraft engines and related systems. Its products support commercial air transport, business and general aviation, military aircraft, and other defense applications. The company also provides engine components, avionics, mechanical systems, digital solutions and maintenance, repair and overhaul services.
GE Aerospace serves airlines, aircraft operators, leasing companies, airframers and government customers worldwide.
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