Townsquare Capital LLC Sells 9,926 Shares of GE Aerospace $GE

Townsquare Capital LLC decreased its holdings in GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) by 72.4% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 3,786 shares of the company’s stock after selling 9,926 shares during the quarter. Townsquare Capital LLC’s holdings in GE Aerospace were worth $1,139,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also bought and sold shares of the stock. Norges Bank purchased a new stake in GE Aerospace during the 2nd quarter valued at $3,408,828,000. Jennison Associates LLC boosted its stake in shares of GE Aerospace by 21.5% in the 3rd quarter. Jennison Associates LLC now owns 8,430,878 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,536,177,000 after buying an additional 1,494,541 shares during the last quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. grew its holdings in shares of 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 acquiring an additional 1,482,069 shares during the period. Lazard Asset Management LLC increased its position in 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 acquiring an additional 778,129 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Geode Capital Management LLC increased its position in 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 during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 74.77% of the company’s stock.

GE Aerospace Stock Up 2.7%

GE opened at $306.89 on Friday. The stock has a market cap of $323.72 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 37.70, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.76 and a beta of 1.40. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.00, a quick ratio of 0.74 and a current ratio of 1.04. The firm’s fifty day moving average is $305.38 and its 200 day moving average is $293.69. GE Aerospace has a fifty-two week low of $159.36 and a fifty-two week high of $332.79.

GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, January 22nd. The company reported $1.57 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.43 by $0.14. GE Aerospace had a return on equity of 35.52% and a net margin of 18.98%.The business had revenue of $11.90 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $11.27 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted $1.32 EPS. GE Aerospace’s revenue for the quarter was up 17.6% compared to the same quarter last year. GE Aerospace has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.100-7.400 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts forecast that GE Aerospace will post 5.4 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

GE Aerospace Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, January 26th. Investors of record on Monday, December 29th were issued a $0.36 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend 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%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

GE has been the subject of a number of recent research reports. Sanford C. Bernstein restated an “outperform” rating on shares of GE Aerospace in a research note on Monday, October 27th. Zacks Research raised shares of GE Aerospace from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Tuesday. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their target price on shares of GE Aerospace from $325.00 to $335.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Monday, January 26th. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of GE Aerospace from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Saturday, January 24th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reissued a “buy (b)” rating on shares of GE Aerospace in a research report on Thursday, January 22nd. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have assigned a Buy rating, one has issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $319.00.

Trending Headlines about GE Aerospace

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 results and FY‑2026 guidance: GE Aerospace reported a Q4 beat on revenue and EPS and set FY‑2026 EPS guidance of $7.10–$7.40, giving investors better near‑term visibility and supporting the stock’s strength.
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst upgrade — Zacks: Zacks moved GE Aerospace from “hold” to “strong‑buy,” which can attract buying interest and validate recent operational momentum. Zacks Research Upgrade
• Positive Sentiment: Bullish media/analyst commentary: High‑profile bulls including Jim Cramer and several bullish writeups (e.g., The Motley Fool) argue the market is underpricing GE’s longer‑term margin and growth potential, which can support short‑term rallies. Jim Cramer Insists Market is Wrong About GE Aerospace (GE) The Market Is Wrong to Sell Off GE Aerospace Stock After the Latest Update: Here’s Why
• Positive Sentiment: R&D and propulsion technology progress: Multiple reports detail GE Aerospace’s advances in hybrid‑electric systems and engine‑efficiency modeling (University of Melbourne partnership, ground tests of narrowbody hybrid systems, hybrid‑electric engine tests). These developments support long‑term addressable market expansion and sustainability-driven demand. University of Melbourne and GE Aerospace Partner to Revolutionize Jet Engine Efficiency with Frontier Supercomputer Simulations GE Tests Hybrid Electric Engine Tech GE Aerospace Demonstrates Narrowbody Hybrid Electric Engine System in Ground Test
• Neutral Sentiment: Annual reports released: GE Aerospace and GE Vernova published annual reports that include investor messages — useful for due diligence but not an immediate catalyst. GE Aerospace and GE Vernova Issue Their Annual Reports. They Contain Messages for Investors.
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst Q&A / call coverage: Post‑earnings analyst Q&A pieces and call‑summary articles (e.g., Yahoo Finance’s top questions) provide color and can influence intraday flows but are informational rather than structural catalysts. GE Aerospace’s Q4 Earnings Call: Our Top 5 Analyst Questions
• Neutral Sentiment: Related GE unit news — GE Vernova and GE Appliances: Strong results at GE Vernova underline positive group dynamics but are distinct businesses; GE Appliances’ J.D. Power recognition is brand‑positive but owned by Haier, so limited direct impact on GE Aerospace. GE Vernova’s Q4 Was Strong—But the Backlog Number Matters More GE Appliances Recognized as the #1 Most Reliable Appliance Brand in the J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Appliance Reliability & Service Study
• Negative Sentiment: Global minimum tax impact: A global minimum‑tax deal will increase GE Aerospace’s tax payments to Singapore, reducing after‑tax margins and cash flow from that jurisdiction — this is the primary near‑term negative headline investors are pricing in. Global Minimum Tax Deal Makes GE Aerospace Pay More to Singapore

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other GE Aerospace news, SVP Russell Stokes sold 8,000 shares of the 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 $44,785,706.14. This trade represents a 5.05% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. 0.21% of the stock is owned by insiders.

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.