Compagnie Lombard Odier SCmA lessened its position in GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE – Free Report) by 28.8% during the fourth quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The institutional investor owned 39,853 shares of the company’s stock after selling 16,083 shares during the quarter. Compagnie Lombard Odier SCmA’s holdings in GE Aerospace were worth $12,276,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
Other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of the company. Diversified Trust Co grew its holdings in shares of GE Aerospace by 21.3% in the 3rd quarter. Diversified Trust Co now owns 32,021 shares of the company’s stock worth $9,633,000 after acquiring an additional 5,625 shares during the last quarter. Cadinha & Co. LLC lifted its holdings in shares of GE Aerospace by 154.8% during the third quarter. Cadinha & Co. LLC now owns 97,280 shares of the company’s stock valued at $29,264,000 after purchasing an additional 59,106 shares during the last quarter. Czech National Bank boosted its position in shares of GE Aerospace by 3.3% in the 3rd quarter. Czech National Bank now owns 269,330 shares of the company’s stock valued at $81,020,000 after purchasing an additional 8,668 shares during the period. Phoenix Financial Ltd. boosted its position in shares of GE Aerospace by 34.3% in the 3rd quarter. Phoenix Financial Ltd. now owns 22,632 shares of the company’s stock valued at $6,808,000 after purchasing an additional 5,775 shares during the period. Finally, Integrity Financial Corp WA purchased a new position in GE Aerospace in the 3rd quarter worth about $481,000. Institutional investors own 74.77% of the company’s stock.
GE Aerospace Trading Up 3.4%
Shares of NYSE GE opened at $293.34 on Thursday. GE Aerospace has a one year low of $159.36 and a one year high of $348.48. The firm has a market capitalization of $307.66 billion, a PE ratio of 36.04, a PEG ratio of 2.62 and a beta of 1.43. 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 business has a 50-day moving average price of $311.98 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $306.72.
GE Aerospace Increases Dividend
The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, April 27th. Shareholders of record on Monday, March 9th will be given a $0.47 dividend. This represents a $1.88 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.6%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, March 9th. This is a positive change from GE Aerospace’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.36. GE Aerospace’s payout ratio is currently 23.10%.
Insiders Place Their Bets
In other GE Aerospace news, SVP Amy L. Gowder sold 4,000 shares of GE Aerospace stock in a transaction on 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 sale, the senior vice president owned 16,535 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $5,055,245.55. This trade represents a 19.48% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, VP Robert M. Giglietti sold 3,035 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Friday, January 30th. The shares were sold at an average price of $305.51, for a total transaction of $927,222.85. Following the transaction, the vice president owned 10,583 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,233,212.33. This represents a 22.29% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders sold a total of 37,398 shares of company stock worth $11,455,491 in the last quarter. 0.19% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.
Trending Headlines about GE Aerospace
Here are the key news stories impacting GE Aerospace this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Large, growing backlog and stronger-than-expected results support revenue visibility and justify premium valuation — investors see persistent engine demand underpinning future cash flow. GE Aerospace Is Down 14% This Month While Its $190 Billion Backlog Keeps Growing
- Positive Sentiment: GE is ramping investments in MRO and manufacturing capacity to shorten turn times and meet heavy engine demand — a potential catalyst for margin expansion and faster revenue recognition. GE’s Investment in Manufacturing Capacity
- Positive Sentiment: Wells Fargo initiated/featured GE as an aero/defense pick and set an Overweight stance, signaling institutional buy-side support that can help the stock bid. GE, Boeing, and 3 More Aero and Defense Plays
- Positive Sentiment: GE expanded its global aviation supply-chain network and maintained industrial leadership in S&P 500 funds — enhancements to resiliency and index positioning can support demand for the stock. GE Aerospace Expands Global Aviation Supply Chain Network GE Aerospace Maintains Industrial Leadership In S&P 500 Fund
- Neutral Sentiment: Citigroup trimmed its price target to $353 but kept a Buy rating — reduces upside but leaves analyst support intact. Citigroup Adjusts GE Aerospace Price Target
- Neutral Sentiment: Daiwa initiated coverage with a Neutral rating and a $301 target, highlighting that strong fundamentals leave limited margin for error — contributes to mixed analyst signals. Wall Street Split on GE Aerospace as Daiwa Sets $301 Target
- Negative Sentiment: Broader market/geopolitical volatility (reports of conflict-related threats) has pressured aero/defense names and contributed to recent intra-month weakness — a risk to short-term sentiment. Shares Plummet Amid Geopolitical Headlines
Analyst Ratings Changes
Several research firms have issued reports on GE. Morgan Stanley assumed coverage on GE Aerospace in a report on Friday, February 20th. They set an “overweight” rating and a $425.00 price objective on the stock. The Goldman Sachs Group lifted their target price on shares of GE Aerospace from $338.00 to $350.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, January 23rd. Wolfe Research boosted their price target on shares of GE Aerospace from $340.00 to $360.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Monday, January 12th. Citigroup reduced their price target on shares of GE Aerospace from $380.00 to $353.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday. Finally, Zacks Research lowered shares of GE Aerospace from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, March 24th. Sixteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, three have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $343.89.
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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.
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