GE Aerospace $GE Shares Purchased by Prospera Financial Services Inc

Prospera Financial Services Inc raised its stake in GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) by 18.1% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 47,706 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 7,315 shares during the period. Prospera Financial Services Inc’s holdings in GE Aerospace were worth $14,354,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

A number of other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the business. Proactive Wealth Strategies LLC acquired a new position in GE Aerospace in the 3rd quarter valued at about $210,000. Western Wealth Management LLC boosted its holdings in shares of GE Aerospace by 0.4% in the third quarter. Western Wealth Management LLC now owns 14,095 shares of the company’s stock valued at $4,240,000 after acquiring an additional 54 shares in the last quarter. REAP Financial Group LLC purchased a new position in GE Aerospace during the third quarter worth about $25,000. Legacy Financial Strategies LLC acquired a new stake in GE Aerospace in the third quarter valued at about $206,000. Finally, MA Private Wealth purchased a new stake in GE Aerospace in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $204,000. 74.77% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of research analysts recently weighed in on GE shares. TD Cowen upped their price objective on GE Aerospace from $330.00 to $350.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, January 14th. Sanford C. Bernstein reiterated an “outperform” rating on shares of GE Aerospace in a research note on Monday, October 27th. Susquehanna reissued a “positive” rating and set a $380.00 price objective on shares of GE Aerospace in a report on Thursday, January 15th. Royal Bank Of Canada upped their target price on shares of GE Aerospace from $300.00 to $340.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Friday, October 17th. Finally, Bank of America lifted their price target on shares of GE Aerospace from $310.00 to $365.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, October 27th. 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 given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $319.00.

GE Aerospace Stock Performance

NYSE:GE opened at $316.89 on Tuesday. GE Aerospace has a twelve month low of $159.36 and a twelve month high of $332.79. The company has a market capitalization of $332.36 billion, a P/E ratio of 38.93, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.96 and a beta of 1.40. The company has a current ratio of 1.04, a quick ratio of 0.74 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.00. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $307.44 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $296.16.

GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, January 22nd. The company reported $1.57 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.43 by $0.14. GE Aerospace had a net margin of 18.98% and a return on equity of 35.52%. The business had revenue of $11.90 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $11.27 billion. During the same period last year, the company posted $1.32 EPS. The company’s revenue 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, research analysts expect that GE Aerospace will post 5.4 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

GE Aerospace Increases Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, April 27th. Stockholders of record on Monday, March 9th will be given a $0.47 dividend. This is an increase from GE Aerospace’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.36. This represents a $1.88 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.6%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, March 9th. GE Aerospace’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 17.69%.

Insider Activity at GE Aerospace

In related news, VP Robert M. Giglietti sold 3,035 shares of GE Aerospace stock in a transaction dated Friday, January 30th. The stock was sold at an average price of $305.51, for a total transaction of $927,222.85. Following the completion of the sale, the vice president owned 10,583 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,233,212.33. This trade represents a 22.29% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, SVP Amy L. Gowder sold 4,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, February 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $305.73, for a total transaction of $1,222,920.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the senior vice president directly owned 16,535 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $5,055,245.55. The trade was a 19.48% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have sold a total of 45,398 shares of company stock valued at $13,837,171 over the last quarter. Insiders own 0.21% of the company’s stock.

Key GE Aerospace News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Signed an Industrial Participation agreement and a manufacturing MoU with Saudi Arabia’s GAMI — this advances local production, supply‑chain participation and long‑term program access in a major defense market, which supports future revenue visibility and political/contract tailwinds. GE Aerospace signs Industrial Participation agreement and manufacturing MoU with Saudi Arabia’s GAMI
• Positive Sentiment: Expanded F110‑129 support with MEPC / Royal Saudi Air Force — extension of aftermarket and sustainment contracts implies recurring, high‑margin service revenue and strengthens regional support capabilities. That stability helps underpin cash flow expectations. GE Aerospace and MEPC extend RSAF F110-129 support
• Positive Sentiment: Announced a 30.6% quarterly dividend increase to $0.47 (ex‑div March 9) — signals cash generation confidence and boosts shareholder returns, which can support sentiment among income and long‑term investors. (Company release reported 2/6).
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts remain bullish — several outlets list GE Aerospace as a Strong Buy with a one‑year average target near $358 (≈17% upside), reflecting continued optimism on defense backlog, aftermarket growth and margin expansion. GE Aerospace (GE) a Strong Buy, Analysts See 17% Upside
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• Negative Sentiment: Valuation re‑assessment risk highlighted by coverage after a ~57% one‑year share gain — investors may be trimming positions on high multiples despite strong fundamentals, which can pressure the stock in the near term. Assessing General Electric’s Valuation After A Strong Aerospace Run And 57.3% One Year Shareholder Return

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.