GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE – Free Report) had its price target hoisted by JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $325.00 to $335.00 in a research report released on Monday, MarketBeat.com reports. They currently have an overweight rating on the stock.
GE has been the subject of a number of other reports. Wolfe Research increased their target price on shares of GE Aerospace from $340.00 to $360.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Monday, January 12th. Citigroup reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $380.00 price objective (up previously from $378.00) on shares of GE Aerospace in a report on Friday. BNP Paribas Exane decreased their target price on shares of GE Aerospace from $305.00 to $290.00 and set an “underperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday. Weiss Ratings restated a “buy (b)” rating on shares of GE Aerospace in a report on Thursday. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein reaffirmed an “outperform” rating on shares of GE Aerospace in a report on Monday, October 27th. Sixteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, two have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, GE Aerospace currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $319.00.
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GE Aerospace Price Performance
GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, January 22nd. The company reported $1.57 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.43 by $0.14. GE Aerospace had a return on equity of 35.52% and a net margin of 18.98%.The firm had revenue of $12.72 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $11.27 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $1.32 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 17.6% on a year-over-year basis. GE Aerospace has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.100-7.400 EPS. As a group, analysts predict that GE Aerospace will post 5.4 EPS for the current fiscal year.
GE Aerospace Dividend Announcement
The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, January 26th. Shareholders of record on Monday, December 29th were given a $0.36 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Monday, December 29th. This represents a $1.44 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.5%. GE Aerospace’s payout ratio is currently 17.69%.
Insider Buying and Selling at GE Aerospace
In related news, SVP Russell Stokes sold 8,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated 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 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 trade represents a 5.05% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Corporate insiders own 0.21% of the company’s stock.
Institutional Inflows and Outflows
Several hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of GE. Norges Bank acquired a new position in GE Aerospace during the 2nd quarter worth about $3,408,828,000. Capital World Investors grew its position in GE Aerospace by 16.2% in the 3rd quarter. Capital World Investors now owns 21,442,810 shares of the company’s stock valued at $6,449,731,000 after acquiring an additional 2,995,054 shares in the last quarter. Jennison Associates LLC increased its stake in GE Aerospace by 21.5% during the third quarter. Jennison Associates LLC now owns 8,430,878 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,536,177,000 after purchasing an additional 1,494,541 shares during the period. Vanguard Group Inc. lifted its position in shares of GE Aerospace by 1.6% during the second quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 91,989,511 shares of the company’s stock worth $23,677,180,000 after purchasing an additional 1,482,069 shares in the last quarter. Finally, CIBC Bancorp USA Inc. purchased a new position in shares of GE Aerospace in the third quarter valued at approximately $285,263,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 74.77% of the company’s stock.
Key GE Aerospace News
Here are the key news stories impacting GE Aerospace this week:
- Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan raised its price target on GE to $335 and kept an “overweight” rating, citing upside versus the current level — a direct catalyst supporting the stock’s upward move. JPMorgan adjusts price target on GE Aerospace to $335 from $325, maintains ‘Overweight’ rating
- Positive Sentiment: Goldman Sachs boosted its price target to $350, another high‑profile upward revision that increases buy‑side confidence and likely drives demand. The Goldman Sachs Group Boosts GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) Price Target to $350.00
- Positive Sentiment: Deutsche Bank published a note saying GE stock price is expected to rise, adding to the analyst momentum from major banks. GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) Stock Price Expected to Rise, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Analyst Says
- Positive Sentiment: General Electric (parent reporting) reiterated profit forecasts above expectations, citing sustained aerospace demand — this macro/firm signal supports GE Aerospace’s outlook and valuations. General Electric forecasts profit above expectations as aerospace demand holds
- Neutral Sentiment: Zacks flagged GE as a trending stock, indicating elevated retail/institutional attention but not providing a new fundamental catalyst. Is Trending Stock GE Aerospace (GE) a Buy Now?
- Neutral Sentiment: Coverage pieces on industry dynamics (aircraft sensors market report) and a Motley Fool roundup note the sector supply‑demand imbalance that benefits GE Aerospace over time, supporting structural tailwinds but not an immediate price driver. Aircraft Sensors Market Report 2026-2030 & 2035
- Neutral Sentiment: Coverage about GE and Lockheed addressing hypersonic program issues is a technical/strategic positive if validated long term, but near‑term market impact is uncertain. Have Lockheed and GE Aerospace Finally Fixed America’s Hypersonic Failure?
- Negative Sentiment: BNP Paribas Exane issued a pessimistic forecast for GE, a reminder that not all analysts are aligned; this keeps downside risk and could cap gains if more negative notes follow. BNP Paribas Exane Issues Pessimistic Forecast for GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) Stock Price
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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