DSM Capital Partners LLC Lowers Holdings in GE Aerospace $GE

DSM Capital Partners LLC reduced its stake in GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) by 1.7% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 561,052 shares of the company’s stock after selling 9,467 shares during the period. GE Aerospace makes up 2.4% of DSM Capital Partners LLC’s portfolio, making the stock its 14th biggest position. DSM Capital Partners LLC owned approximately 0.05% of GE Aerospace worth $168,776,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of the stock. Norges Bank purchased a new stake in GE Aerospace during the 2nd quarter valued at about $3,408,828,000. Vanguard Group Inc. raised its holdings in GE Aerospace by 1.6% in the second quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 91,989,511 shares of the company’s stock worth $23,677,180,000 after buying an additional 1,482,069 shares during the last quarter. Kingstone Capital Partners Texas LLC bought a new position in shares of GE Aerospace in the second quarter worth approximately $227,998,000. Lazard Asset Management LLC grew its holdings in shares of GE Aerospace by 4,253.7% during the second quarter. Lazard Asset Management LLC now owns 796,422 shares of the company’s stock valued at $204,991,000 after buying an additional 778,129 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Geode Capital Management LLC increased its position in shares of GE Aerospace by 3.1% during the second quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 24,113,967 shares of the company’s stock valued at $6,181,956,000 after acquiring an additional 724,559 shares in the last quarter. 74.77% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

GE Aerospace Price Performance

NYSE GE opened at $327.54 on Wednesday. The stock has a market capitalization of $345.49 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 43.73, a PEG ratio of 2.22 and a beta of 1.40. GE Aerospace has a 1-year low of $159.36 and a 1-year high of $332.79. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.99, a current ratio of 1.08 and a quick ratio of 0.76. The business’s fifty day moving average price is $302.75 and its 200-day moving average price is $286.59.

GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, October 21st. The company reported $1.66 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.46 by $0.20. GE Aerospace had a return on equity of 34.01% and a net margin of 18.34%.The company had revenue of $11.31 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $10.29 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $1.15 earnings per share. GE Aerospace’s revenue for the quarter was up 26.4% compared to the same quarter last year. GE Aerospace has set its FY 2025 guidance at 6.000-6.200 EPS. On average, equities analysts predict that GE Aerospace will post 5.4 earnings per share for the current year.

GE Aerospace Announces Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, January 26th. Investors of record on Monday, December 29th will be issued a $0.36 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, December 29th. This represents a $1.44 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.4%. GE Aerospace’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 19.23%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

GE has been the topic of several analyst reports. Zacks Research cut GE Aerospace from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Friday, September 26th. TD Cowen boosted their price target on GE Aerospace from $300.00 to $330.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, October 7th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “buy (b)” rating on shares of GE Aerospace in a report on Wednesday, October 8th. Wolfe Research lifted their price objective on GE Aerospace from $280.00 to $330.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday, October 9th. Finally, Bank of America boosted their target price on GE Aerospace from $310.00 to $365.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, October 27th. Sixteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, two have given a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, GE Aerospace has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $309.94.

Insider Transactions at GE Aerospace

In other GE Aerospace news, SVP Russell Stokes sold 8,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, November 19th. The shares were sold at an average price of $297.71, for a total transaction of $2,381,680.00. Following the completion of the sale, the senior vice president directly owned 150,434 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $44,785,706.14. This represents a 5.05% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Company insiders own 0.21% of the company’s stock.

Key Stories Impacting 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

About GE Aerospace

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.