Deltec Asset Management LLC Invests $568,000 in GE Aerospace $GE

Deltec Asset Management LLC bought a new stake in GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) in the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor bought 2,003 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $568,000.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently modified their holdings of the business. Allworth Financial LP grew 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 valued at $23,677,000 after buying an additional 5,434 shares in the last quarter. Dara Capital US Inc. acquired a new position in shares of GE Aerospace during the 4th quarter valued at about $2,527,000. NewEdge Wealth LLC boosted its position in shares of GE Aerospace by 92.2% during the 4th quarter. NewEdge Wealth LLC now owns 20,142 shares of the company’s stock valued at $6,204,000 after acquiring an additional 9,663 shares during the last quarter. Orion Porfolio Solutions LLC grew its holdings in shares of GE Aerospace by 11.0% in the third quarter. Orion Porfolio Solutions LLC now owns 68,266 shares of the company’s stock valued at $20,536,000 after purchasing an additional 6,747 shares during the period. Finally, CenterBook Partners LP grew its holdings in shares of GE Aerospace by 892.6% in the fourth quarter. CenterBook Partners LP now owns 49,788 shares of the company’s stock valued at $15,336,000 after purchasing an additional 44,772 shares during the period. 74.77% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Key Stories Impacting GE Aerospace

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

• Positive Sentiment: GE Aerospace was cited as benefiting from stronger engine demand, reinforcing the view that order and aftermarket momentum remain solid. GE Aerospace Gains on Engine Demand
• Positive Sentiment: Multiple articles said GE Aerospace looks positioned to beat earnings estimates again, which supports the stock’s upside narrative heading into results. Why GE (GE) is Poised to Beat Earnings Estimates Again
• Positive Sentiment: Investors are focused on the July 16 earnings report, with commentary suggesting aviation tailwinds remain intact and could keep sentiment constructive. Dear GE Aerospace Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for July 16
• Positive Sentiment: GE Aerospace completed a ground test of a megawatt-class hybrid electric engine system, showing progress in next-generation propulsion technology. GE Aerospace completes ground test of megawatt-class hybrid electric engine system
• Neutral Sentiment: One article compared GE Aerospace with Textron, framing GE as a strong aerospace and defense name but not introducing a clear new catalyst. GE Aerospace vs. Textron: Which Aerospace & Defense Stock Has Greater Upside?
• Neutral Sentiment: A separate opinion piece argued GE Aerospace’s defense fundamentals may not justify its premium valuation, which is more of a debate over pricing than a direct business concern. The Great Disconnect: Why GE Aerospace’s Defense Fundamentals Don’t Justify A $369 Price Tag

GE Aerospace Stock Performance

NYSE GE opened at $374.53 on Thursday. The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $319.00 and a 200-day simple moving average of $314.03. The company has a current ratio of 1.01, a quick ratio of 0.70 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.99. The stock has a market cap of $390.76 billion, a PE ratio of 46.12, a P/E/G ratio of 3.31 and a beta of 1.35. GE Aerospace has a twelve month low of $243.34 and a twelve month high of $379.67.

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

GE Aerospace Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, July 27th. Shareholders of record on Monday, July 6th will be given a dividend of $0.47 per share. The ex-dividend date is Monday, July 6th. This represents a $1.88 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.5%. GE Aerospace’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 23.15%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of equities analysts have commented on GE shares. Zacks Research downgraded shares of GE Aerospace from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, March 24th. Wall Street Zen cut shares of GE Aerospace from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, April 27th. UBS Group cut their price target on shares of GE Aerospace from $357.00 to $350.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, April 22nd. Citigroup reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $431.00 price target (up from $353.00) on shares of GE Aerospace in a research report on Wednesday. Finally, TD Cowen decreased their price objective on GE Aerospace from $350.00 to $330.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, April 8th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have issued a Buy rating, two have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, GE Aerospace presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $352.56.

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.