Cerity Partners LLC boosted its holdings in GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE – Free Report) by 4.3% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 430,337 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 17,890 shares during the period. Cerity Partners LLC’s holdings in GE Aerospace were worth $129,454,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Bare Financial Services Inc grew its holdings in shares of GE Aerospace by 81.1% in the 2nd quarter. Bare Financial Services Inc now owns 96 shares of the company’s stock valued at $25,000 after acquiring an additional 43 shares in the last quarter. Lavaca Capital LLC boosted its position in GE Aerospace by 1,666.7% during the second quarter. Lavaca Capital LLC now owns 106 shares of the company’s stock valued at $27,000 after purchasing an additional 100 shares during the last quarter. Nova Wealth Management Inc. bought a new position in GE Aerospace in the first quarter valued at approximately $29,000. IMG Wealth Management Inc. increased its position in shares of GE Aerospace by 113.5% during the 2nd quarter. IMG Wealth Management Inc. now owns 111 shares of the company’s stock worth $29,000 after purchasing an additional 59 shares during the last quarter. Finally, 1248 Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of GE Aerospace during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $39,000. 74.77% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Insider Buying and Selling
In other GE Aerospace news, SVP Russell Stokes sold 8,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on Wednesday, November 19th. The stock was sold at an average price of $297.71, for a total transaction of $2,381,680.00. Following the transaction, the senior vice president owned 150,434 shares in the company, valued at $44,785,706.14. This trade represents a 5.05% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. 0.21% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.
GE Aerospace Stock Performance
GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, October 21st. The company reported $1.66 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.46 by $0.20. GE Aerospace had a net margin of 18.34% and a return on equity of 34.01%. The firm had revenue of $11.31 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $10.29 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $1.15 EPS. The business’s revenue was up 26.4% on a year-over-year basis. GE Aerospace has set its FY 2025 guidance at 6.000-6.200 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts anticipate that GE Aerospace will post 5.4 EPS for the current year.
GE Aerospace Announces Dividend
The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, January 26th. Investors of record on Monday, December 29th will be paid a $0.36 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Monday, December 29th. This represents a $1.44 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.4%. GE Aerospace’s payout ratio is 19.23%.
Trending Headlines about GE Aerospace
Here are the key news stories impacting GE Aerospace this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Analysts expect another beat in the upcoming quarterly report (Q4), with projections for single‑digit earnings growth and continued solid margins — this supports bullish sentiment heading into the release. GE Aerospace’s Quarterly Earnings Preview: What You Need to Know
- Positive Sentiment: Multiple bullish research/commentary pieces argue reasons to stay constructive on GE: durable aftermarket and engine-leasing revenues, services growth, and FY2025 guidance that implies continued earnings power. These narratives can drive momentum and investor confidence. GE Aerospace: Reasons To Remain Bullish For 2026
- Positive Sentiment: Options-market activity shows large, bullish positioning (“smart money” bets), which can amplify intraday upside as traders adjust delta exposure and market makers hedge. High options flow often precedes short-term price moves. Smart Money Is Betting Big In GE Aerospace Options
- Positive Sentiment: Operational wins: GE’s aerospace test program supported Starfighters Space’s commercial supersonic flight demonstration — a technology/PR positive that highlights GE’s role in advanced propulsion programs and potential new markets. Starfighters Space Demonstrates Commercial Supersonic Flight Capabilities Through GE’s Aerospace Test Program
- Positive Sentiment: Talent/innovation: GE named Shilpa Gupta CTO for India, signaling investment in R&D and local market execution — positive for long‑term aftermarket and services expansion in a high‑growth region. GE Aerospace names Shilpa Gupta as Chief Technology Officer for India
- Neutral Sentiment: Macro/context: broader sector strength (top S&P sectors from 2025) helps GE’s multiple and sentiment — tailwind but not company‑specific. The S&P 500’s Top-Performing Sectors: 3 Lead the Pack in 2025
- Neutral Sentiment: Coverage pieces ask whether the post‑rally valuation is justified after a ~2x run; these analyses keep some investors cautious despite positive fundamentals. Is GE Stock Still A Buy After A Nearly 2x Run?
- Negative Sentiment: Relative performance: a MarketWatch note flagged that GE has underperformed peers on certain days despite gains — a reminder that sector/peer dynamics and cyclicality can limit upside if competitors outperform. GE Aerospace stock underperforms Monday when compared to competitors despite daily gains
Analyst Ratings Changes
Several research firms recently weighed in on GE. Citigroup began coverage on shares of GE Aerospace in a research note on Thursday, December 11th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $386.00 target price for the company. Susquehanna initiated coverage on shares of GE Aerospace in a research report on Thursday, December 4th. They issued a “positive” rating and a $350.00 price objective for the company. Jefferies Financial Group boosted their price objective on shares of GE Aerospace from $320.00 to $350.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, September 22nd. TD Cowen raised their target price on shares of GE Aerospace from $300.00 to $330.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, October 7th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group lifted their price target on GE Aerospace from $271.00 to $305.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, October 10th. Sixteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, two have assigned a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, GE Aerospace presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $309.94.
Read Our Latest Stock Analysis on GE
GE Aerospace 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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