Wesbanco Bank Inc. Acquires 1,863 Shares of GE Aerospace $GE

Wesbanco Bank Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) by 3.6% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 53,108 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 1,863 shares during the period. Wesbanco Bank Inc.’s holdings in GE Aerospace were worth $15,976,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other large investors also recently modified their holdings of the company. Brighton Jones LLC raised its stake in GE Aerospace by 25.3% during the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 12,008 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,003,000 after acquiring an additional 2,421 shares in the last quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC boosted its stake in shares of GE Aerospace by 7.1% in the 4th quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC now owns 2,251 shares of the company’s stock valued at $375,000 after purchasing an additional 150 shares in the last quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC grew its holdings in shares of GE Aerospace by 4.6% in the 2nd quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 4,337 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,116,000 after purchasing an additional 191 shares during the last quarter. McNamara Financial Services Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of GE Aerospace during the 2nd quarter worth about $866,000. Finally, Ellis Investment Partners LLC bought a new position in GE Aerospace during the 2nd quarter valued at about $215,000. 74.77% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

GE Aerospace Trading Down 1.3%

Shares of GE opened at $316.89 on Tuesday. The stock’s fifty day simple moving average is $307.44 and its 200-day simple moving average is $296.16. The firm has a market capitalization of $332.36 billion, a PE ratio of 38.93, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.96 and a beta of 1.40. GE Aerospace has a 12-month low of $159.36 and a 12-month high of $332.79. The company has a quick ratio of 0.74, a current ratio of 1.04 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.00.

GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, January 22nd. The company reported $1.57 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 firm had revenue of $11.90 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $11.27 billion. During the same period last year, the company earned $1.32 earnings per share. 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 predict that GE Aerospace will post 5.4 earnings per share for the current year.

GE Aerospace Increases Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, April 27th. Investors of record on Monday, March 9th will be paid a dividend of $0.47 per share. This represents a $1.88 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.6%. This is a positive change from GE Aerospace’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.36. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, March 9th. GE Aerospace’s payout ratio is presently 17.69%.

Insider Activity at GE Aerospace

In other GE Aerospace news, VP Robert M. Giglietti sold 3,035 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, January 30th. The shares were sold at an average price of $305.51, for a total value of $927,222.85. Following the transaction, the vice president directly owned 10,583 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,233,212.33. This trade represents a 22.29% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, SVP Russell Stokes sold 30,363 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Friday, January 30th. The shares were sold at an average price of $306.47, for a total transaction of $9,305,348.61. Following the sale, the senior vice president owned 150,434 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $46,103,507.98. The trade was a 16.79% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have sold 45,398 shares of company stock worth $13,837,171 over the last ninety days. Company insiders own 0.21% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several analysts have weighed in on the stock. Bank of America upped their price objective on shares of GE Aerospace from $310.00 to $365.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, October 27th. Sanford C. Bernstein restated an “outperform” rating on shares of GE Aerospace in a research report on Monday, October 27th. Wolfe Research raised their price target on GE Aerospace from $340.00 to $360.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Monday, January 12th. Zacks Research upgraded GE Aerospace from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, January 27th. Finally, Citigroup restated a “buy” rating and set a $380.00 target price (up previously from $378.00) on shares of GE Aerospace in a report on Friday, January 23rd. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have issued a Buy rating, one has given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $319.00.

Key Headlines Impacting GE Aerospace

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
• Neutral Sentiment: Included in a Zacks roundup of GARP (growth at a reasonable price) stocks — may attract value‑plus‑growth investors, though impact is typically gradual rather than immediate. Add These 4 GARP Stocks to Your Portfolio to Receive Handsome Returns
• 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

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.