GE Aerospace $GE Shares Sold by Atika Capital Management LLC

Atika Capital Management LLC lessened its stake in shares of GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) by 40.2% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 15,510 shares of the company’s stock after selling 10,438 shares during the quarter. Atika Capital Management LLC’s holdings in GE Aerospace were worth $4,401,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in the company. Blueline Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of GE Aerospace in the 4th quarter valued at $25,000. Ankerstar Wealth LLC acquired a new position in GE Aerospace in the 4th quarter valued at about $31,000. Tucker Asset Management LLC acquired a new position in GE Aerospace in the 4th quarter valued at about $32,000. Lifetime Wealth Management P.C. purchased a new stake in GE Aerospace during the fourth quarter worth about $40,000. Finally, Legacy Bridge LLC lifted its position in shares of GE Aerospace by 3,375.0% during the fourth quarter. Legacy Bridge LLC now owns 139 shares of the company’s stock worth $43,000 after purchasing an additional 135 shares in the last quarter. 74.77% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several research firms have recently commented on GE. Susquehanna reissued a “positive” rating and issued a $430.00 price objective (up from $380.00) on shares of GE Aerospace in a research note on Thursday, July 9th. Jefferies Financial Group raised their price target on shares of GE Aerospace from $365.00 to $455.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 2nd. Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of GE Aerospace from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “buy (b)” rating in a research note on Friday, July 17th. Daiwa Securities Group assumed coverage on GE Aerospace in a research report on Tuesday, March 31st. They set a “neutral” rating and a $301.00 price objective on the stock. Finally, Morgan Stanley decreased their target price on GE Aerospace from $425.00 to $400.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, April 22nd. Sixteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, two have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, GE Aerospace presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $386.88.

GE Aerospace Trading Up 2.3%

NYSE GE opened at $349.12 on Friday. GE Aerospace has a 52 week low of $261.71 and a 52 week high of $382.97. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $340.06 and a two-hundred day moving average of $319.43. The company has a quick ratio of 0.67, a current ratio of 0.98 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.96. The stock has a market capitalization of $362.23 billion, a PE ratio of 41.12, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.61 and a beta of 1.35.

GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July 16th. The company reported $2.02 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.86 by $0.16. GE Aerospace had a net margin of 17.72% and a return on equity of 40.56%. The business had revenue of $12.63 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $11.87 billion. During the same period last year, the business earned $1.66 EPS. The company’s revenue was up 21.1% on a year-over-year basis. GE Aerospace has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.650-7.850 EPS. As a group, research analysts expect that GE Aerospace will post 7.91 EPS for the current fiscal year.

GE Aerospace Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, July 27th. Investors of record on Monday, July 6th will be issued a $0.47 dividend. This represents a $1.88 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.5%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, July 6th. GE Aerospace’s dividend payout ratio is 22.14%.

GE Aerospace News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: GE Aerospace announced that National Airlines ordered additional CF6 and GE90 engines for its cargo fleet, reinforcing demand for GE’s commercial engine franchise and its profitable aftermarket services. National Airlines Orders More GE Aerospace CF6 and GE90 Engines
• Positive Sentiment: GE Aerospace also reported a record-setting order for more than 1,000 LEAP-1A engines through CFM International and IndiGo, which adds to its backlog and signals continued strength in commercial aviation demand. General Electric (GE) Lands Record 1,000 Plus Engine Deal Through CFM And IndiGo
• Positive Sentiment: Bank of America analyst Ronald Epstein reiterated a Buy rating on GE Aerospace and kept a $405 price target, citing strength in MRO operations and service-network investments. Ronald Epstein Reiterates Buy Rating on GE Aerospace
• Positive Sentiment: The company’s latest earnings call highlighted 24% revenue growth and record backlogs in commercial services and defense, which supports the view that GE’s growth story remains intact. GE (GE) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
• Neutral Sentiment: Several articles focused on GE Aerospace as a trending and heavily watched stock, reflecting elevated investor interest but not adding a clear new catalyst. GE Aerospace (GE) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
• Neutral Sentiment: GE Aerospace was also mentioned in a value comparison with General Dynamics and in an article about industrial ETFs, both of which are more commentary than direct stock-moving news. GD vs. GE: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
• Negative Sentiment: A proposed bill, the General Aviation Protection Act (H.R. 9707), would increase scrutiny of foreign investment and supply chains in general aviation, which could add compliance burden and regulatory friction for GE Aerospace if it advances. New Bill: Representative Pat Harrigan introduces H.R. 9707: General Aviation Protection Act

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.