Berman McAleer LLC bought a new stake in GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE – Free Report) in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor bought 3,071 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $925,000.
Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the company. Private Wealth Partners LLC purchased a new position in GE Aerospace during the third quarter worth about $214,000. National Pension Service increased its holdings in shares of GE Aerospace by 2.7% during the 3rd quarter. National Pension Service now owns 2,391,681 shares of the company’s stock worth $719,465,000 after buying an additional 63,097 shares during the last quarter. Summit Wealth & Retirement Planning Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of GE Aerospace during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $233,000. Bryn Mawr Trust Advisors LLC raised its position in shares of GE Aerospace by 2.9% during the 3rd quarter. Bryn Mawr Trust Advisors LLC now owns 6,526 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,963,000 after buying an additional 182 shares during the period. Finally, Cornerstone Wealth Management LLC lifted its holdings in GE Aerospace by 10.0% in the third quarter. Cornerstone Wealth Management LLC now owns 11,785 shares of the company’s stock valued at $3,545,000 after acquiring an additional 1,071 shares during the last quarter. 74.77% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Insider Activity at GE Aerospace
In related news, SVP Russell Stokes sold 8,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on 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 transaction, the senior vice president owned 150,434 shares in the company, valued at $44,785,706.14. This trade represents a 5.05% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. Company insiders own 0.21% of the company’s stock.
GE Aerospace Stock Performance
GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE – Get Free Report) last announced 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. The company had revenue of $11.90 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $11.27 billion. GE Aerospace had a return on equity of 35.52% and a net margin of 18.98%.GE Aerospace’s revenue for the quarter was up 17.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $1.32 EPS. GE Aerospace has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.100-7.400 EPS. On average, equities research analysts forecast that GE Aerospace will post 5.4 EPS for the current fiscal year.
GE Aerospace Announces Dividend
The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, January 26th. Shareholders of record on Monday, December 29th were issued a dividend of $0.36 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, December 29th. This represents a $1.44 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.5%. GE Aerospace’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 17.69%.
Key Headlines Impacting 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
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
Several analysts recently issued reports on GE shares. TD Cowen boosted their price objective on shares of GE Aerospace from $330.00 to $350.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, January 14th. Royal Bank Of Canada lifted their price target on shares of GE Aerospace from $300.00 to $340.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Friday, October 17th. Wolfe Research upped their price objective on shares of GE Aerospace from $340.00 to $360.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Monday, January 12th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their price objective on shares of GE Aerospace from $325.00 to $335.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Monday, January 26th. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft boosted their target price on GE Aerospace from $375.00 to $387.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, January 23rd. One 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 assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, GE Aerospace has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $319.00.
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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.
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