GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) Given Average Rating of “Moderate Buy” by Brokerages

GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) has been given a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” by the twenty brokerages that are covering the firm, MarketBeat Ratings reports. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, two have given a hold rating, sixteen have issued a buy rating and one has assigned a strong buy rating to the company. The average 1 year price objective among analysts that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is $348.2222.

GE has been the subject of a number of recent research reports. President Capital cut their price target on GE Aerospace from $355.00 to $342.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, April 22nd. Citigroup cut their price target on GE Aerospace from $380.00 to $353.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, April 1st. Wall Street Zen downgraded GE Aerospace from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, April 27th. Seaport Research Partners initiated coverage on GE Aerospace in a research note on Tuesday, May 26th. They set a “buy” rating and a $375.00 price target for the company. Finally, Zacks Research downgraded GE Aerospace from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, March 24th.

GE Aerospace News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: GE Aerospace added Microsoft AI leader Judson Althoff to its board, a move that could strengthen its technology and digital strategy as the company expands use of AI across aviation and defense. GE Aerospace adds Microsoft AI leader to board
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts highlighted strong momentum in GE Aerospace’s Defense & Propulsion unit, citing solid order growth, rising revenue, major defense contracts, and a robust pipeline that could support future earnings. Strength in Defense & Propulsion Unit Drives GE: Will the Momentum Last?
• Positive Sentiment: GE Aerospace also announced a new propulsion power order from the U.S. Navy and progress in reopening jet-engine sales into China, both of which reinforce demand across its commercial and defense businesses. GE Aerospace Balances China Engine Reopening With New U.S. Navy Win
• Neutral Sentiment: News that SpaceX’s planned IPO could be valued above Boeing, RTX, GE Aerospace, and the rest of the S&P 500 aerospace group combined mainly highlights investor enthusiasm for private-space valuations rather than a direct change in GE’s fundamentals. SpaceX IPO Valuation Is Worth More Than Boeing, RTX, GE Aerospace And Every Other S&P 500 Aerospace Firm Combined: Report
• Neutral Sentiment: Reports that the Air India crash final report is delayed while GE engine analysis remains pending could create headline risk, but it does not yet indicate a final finding against GE Aerospace. AI-171 crash final report delayed as GE engine analysis remains pending; AAIB set for interim update
• Negative Sentiment: Broader market weakness in defense stocks and rising inflation/rate worries weighed on the sector, which can pressure GE Aerospace even when company-specific news is positive. Old Dominion Freight Line, GE Vernova, and Caterpillar Stocks Trade Down, What You Need To Know Defense Stocks Fall Despite Trump’s Promise of More Iran Strikes

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Allworth Financial LP lifted its holdings in GE Aerospace by 7.6% in the 4th quarter. Allworth Financial LP now owns 76,867 shares of the company’s stock worth $23,677,000 after purchasing an additional 5,434 shares in the last quarter. Dara Capital US Inc. purchased a new position in GE Aerospace in the 4th quarter worth approximately $2,527,000. NewEdge Wealth LLC lifted its holdings in GE Aerospace by 92.2% in the 4th quarter. NewEdge Wealth LLC now owns 20,142 shares of the company’s stock worth $6,204,000 after purchasing an additional 9,663 shares in the last quarter. Orion Porfolio Solutions LLC lifted its holdings in GE Aerospace by 11.0% in the 3rd quarter. Orion Porfolio Solutions LLC now owns 68,266 shares of the company’s stock worth $20,536,000 after purchasing an additional 6,747 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Temasek Holdings Private Ltd lifted its holdings in GE Aerospace by 19.1% in the 3rd quarter. Temasek Holdings Private Ltd now owns 450,383 shares of the company’s stock worth $135,484,000 after purchasing an additional 72,257 shares in the last quarter. 74.77% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

GE Aerospace Trading Up 4.3%

GE Aerospace stock opened at $332.49 on Friday. The business has a 50-day simple moving average of $302.44 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $307.17. The company has a market cap of $346.90 billion, a P/E ratio of 40.95, a P/E/G ratio of 2.82 and a beta of 1.37. GE Aerospace has a 52-week low of $232.24 and a 52-week high of $348.48. The company has a quick ratio of 0.70, a current ratio of 1.01 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.99.

GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) last released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, April 21st. The company reported $1.86 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.60 by $0.26. The business had revenue of $11.61 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $11.61 billion. GE Aerospace had a return on equity of 37.99% and a net margin of 17.86%.The business’s quarterly revenue was up 24.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $1.49 EPS. GE Aerospace has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.100-7.400 EPS. Analysts predict that GE Aerospace will post 7.48 EPS for the current year.

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.