GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) Shares Down 4% Following Analyst Downgrade

GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE)’s share price traded down 4% during mid-day trading on Thursday after Citigroup lowered their price target on the stock from $380.00 to $353.00. Citigroup currently has a buy rating on the stock. GE Aerospace traded as low as $279.31 and last traded at $280.9160. 5,293,205 shares traded hands during mid-day trading, a decline of 8% from the average session volume of 5,734,168 shares. The stock had previously closed at $292.68.

A number of other analysts also recently issued reports on GE. Wells Fargo & Company started coverage on GE Aerospace in a research report on Wednesday. They set an “overweight” rating and a $325.00 price target for the company. Weiss Ratings restated a “buy (b)” rating on shares of GE Aerospace in a research report on Thursday, January 22nd. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of GE Aerospace from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Saturday, March 21st. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft boosted their price target on shares of GE Aerospace from $375.00 to $387.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, January 23rd. Finally, TD Cowen increased their price target on shares of GE Aerospace from $330.00 to $350.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, January 14th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have given a Buy rating, three have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, GE Aerospace currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $343.89.

Insider Transactions at GE Aerospace

In related news, SVP Russell Stokes sold 30,363 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, January 30th. The stock was sold at an average price of $306.47, for a total transaction of $9,305,348.61. Following the transaction, the senior vice president directly owned 150,434 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $46,103,507.98. This trade represents a 16.79% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Also, VP Robert M. Giglietti sold 3,035 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, January 30th. The stock was sold at an average price of $305.51, for a total value of $927,222.85. Following the completion of the sale, the vice president owned 10,583 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $3,233,212.33. The trade was a 22.29% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last three months, insiders sold 37,398 shares of company stock worth $11,455,491. 0.19% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

GE Aerospace News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Wells Fargo initiated/boosted coverage, putting GE Aerospace on a recommended list and assigning an overweight / strong‑buy view with a $325 price target, which supports upside expectations from sell‑side momentum. GE, Boeing, and 3 More Aero and Defense Plays
• Positive Sentiment: Management is investing heavily in manufacturing and MRO capacity to shorten turnarounds and meet strong engine demand; coupled with a growing backlog (~$190B), that supports medium‑term revenue visibility. GE’s Investment in Manufacturing Capacity: Is It a Catalyst for Next Growth Phase?
• Positive Sentiment: Operational milestone: GE delivered a sixth F404‑IN20 engine for India’s Tejas LCA‑Mk1A program, showing progress on deliveries and contract execution. GE Aerospace delivers sixth F404‑IN20 engine for Tejas LCA‑Mk1A
• Neutral Sentiment: Citigroup lowered its price target (from $380 to $353) but kept a buy stance — a modest downward revision that tempers upside projections while still showing analyst support. Citigroup adjusts GE Aerospace price target to $353 from $380; maintains buy rating
• Neutral Sentiment: New coverage from Daiwa and other outlets increases analyst attention and may raise trading volume/volatility but doesn’t change fundamentals immediately. Daiwa Securities Group Begins Coverage on GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE)
• Neutral Sentiment: Multiple “trending” / investor‑interest writeups highlight attention to GE and sister GE Vernova, which can amplify short‑term moves as retail flows chase headlines. Here is What to Know Beyond Why GE Aerospace (GE) is a Trending Stock
• Negative Sentiment: Regulatory/contract risk: reports say GE faces penalty action for missing multiple Tejas engine delivery deadlines — a direct execution concern that can pressure near‑term sentiment and margins. GE faces penalty action for missing multiple Tejas engine deadlines
• Negative Sentiment: Shareholder activism (JLens/ADL) is pressing for an independent review of GE’s due diligence on Israel defense contracts — an ESG/governance risk that could lead to proxy fights, reputational cost or operational scrutiny. Shareholder Activism Puts GE Israel Defense Contracts And ESG Risks In Focus
• Negative Sentiment: Short‑term price pressure: commentary notes GE Aerospace is down materially this month despite backlog growth, indicating investor profit‑taking or rotation away from cyclicals. GE Aerospace Is Down 14% This Month While Its $190 Billion Backlog Keeps Growing

Institutional Investors Weigh In On GE Aerospace

Hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the business. REAP Financial Group LLC purchased a new position in GE Aerospace in the 3rd quarter worth $25,000. Blueline Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in GE Aerospace during the fourth quarter valued at about $25,000. Marquette Asset Management LLC bought a new position in shares of GE Aerospace during the third quarter valued at about $26,000. Barnes Dennig Private Wealth Management LLC grew its stake in shares of GE Aerospace by 147.2% during the third quarter. Barnes Dennig Private Wealth Management LLC now owns 89 shares of the company’s stock valued at $27,000 after buying an additional 53 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Ankerstar Wealth LLC purchased a new position in shares of GE Aerospace in the fourth quarter worth about $31,000. 74.77% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

GE Aerospace Stock Performance

The company has a quick ratio of 0.74, a current ratio of 1.04 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.00. The company has a fifty day moving average price of $311.70 and a 200 day moving average price of $306.55. The stock has a market cap of $294.63 billion, a PE ratio of 34.51, a P/E/G ratio of 2.70 and a beta of 1.43.

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

GE Aerospace Increases Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, April 27th. Stockholders of record on Monday, March 9th will be issued a $0.47 dividend. This is a positive change from GE Aerospace’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.36. This represents a $1.88 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.7%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, March 9th. GE Aerospace’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 23.10%.

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.