Crossmark Global Holdings Inc. Purchases 2,233 Shares of GE Aerospace $GE

Crossmark Global Holdings Inc. raised its position in shares of GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) by 6.2% in the 3rd quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The institutional investor owned 38,502 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 2,233 shares during the quarter. Crossmark Global Holdings Inc.’s holdings in GE Aerospace were worth $11,582,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other large investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. REAP Financial Group LLC purchased a new stake in shares of GE Aerospace during the third quarter worth about $25,000. Marquette Asset Management LLC bought a new position in GE Aerospace during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Barnes Dennig Private Wealth Management LLC lifted its holdings in GE Aerospace by 147.2% in the 3rd quarter. Barnes Dennig Private Wealth Management LLC now owns 89 shares of the company’s stock worth $27,000 after buying an additional 53 shares during the period. Bare Financial Services Inc grew its position in shares of GE Aerospace by 81.1% in the 2nd quarter. Bare Financial Services Inc now owns 96 shares of the company’s stock worth $25,000 after buying an additional 43 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Roble Belko & Company Inc grew its position in shares of GE Aerospace by 98.1% in the 3rd quarter. Roble Belko & Company Inc now owns 103 shares of the company’s stock worth $31,000 after buying an additional 51 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 74.77% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about GE Aerospace

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

• Positive Sentiment: Recent operational wins and demand: Coverage highlights GE’s surge driven by robust engine demand, major airline deals and upward revisions to earnings forecasts — a key reason investors have bid the stock toward its 52‑week highs. GE Aerospace is Trading Near 52-Week High: Should You Buy the Stock?
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst bullishness: Sanford C. Bernstein flagged upside for GE, and brokerages show a consensus “Moderate Buy,” supporting the case for further upside if execution continues. GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) Stock Price Expected to Rise, Sanford C. Bernstein Analyst Says GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) Given Consensus Rating of “Moderate Buy” by Brokerages
• Neutral Sentiment: Trending and investor interest pieces: Multiple Zacks/Yahoo and industry sites are flagging GE as a trending stock and revisiting the valuation/risks — increases visibility but may amplify short‑term trading flows. GE Aerospace (GE) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It Zacks trending story
• Neutral Sentiment: GE Vernova (GEV) attention: Separate coverage notes investor interest in GE’s other businesses (GE Vernova). Spin‑off/portfolio segmentation can re‑rate parts of the old GE, but effects on GE Aerospace depend on deal/timing. GE Vernova Inc. (GEV) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
• Negative Sentiment: Profit‑taking and valuation risk: After a ~73% rally into 52‑week highs, elevated multiples (P/E ~40) raise sensitivity to any earnings hiccup or order delays — a likely driver of today’s pullback. GE Aerospace (GE) Stock Approaches Peak — Is Now the Time to Invest?
• Negative Sentiment: Broader market headwinds: Market moves (oil surge and macro data/jobs risk) can pressure cyclical and growth names; headlines about futures slipping may have exacerbated selling in otherwise strong individual names. Dow Jones Futures: Stock Market Skids On Surging Oil Prices, Pare Losses As Broadcom, Nvidia Rise

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of analysts recently commented on GE shares. Sanford C. Bernstein raised their price target on GE Aerospace from $374.00 to $405.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Tuesday. The Goldman Sachs Group upped their price objective on shares of GE Aerospace from $338.00 to $350.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, January 23rd. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “buy (b)” rating on shares of GE Aerospace in a research note on Thursday, January 22nd. BNP Paribas Exane lowered their price objective on shares of GE Aerospace from $305.00 to $290.00 and set an “underperform” rating for the company in a report on Friday, January 23rd. Finally, Morgan Stanley initiated coverage on GE Aerospace in a report on Friday, February 20th. They set an “overweight” rating and a $425.00 target price on the stock. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have assigned a Buy rating, one has assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $331.12.

Insider Buying and Selling at GE Aerospace

In other GE Aerospace news, VP Robert M. Giglietti sold 3,035 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Friday, January 30th. The stock was sold at an average price of $305.51, for a total value of $927,222.85. Following the sale, the vice president directly owned 10,583 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,233,212.33. The trade was a 22.29% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Also, SVP Russell Stokes sold 30,363 shares of the stock in a transaction on Friday, January 30th. The stock was sold at an average price of $306.47, for a total value of $9,305,348.61. Following the completion of the sale, the senior vice president directly owned 150,434 shares in the company, valued at approximately $46,103,507.98. This represents a 16.79% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Over the last 90 days, insiders sold 37,398 shares of company stock worth $11,455,491. 0.21% of the stock is owned by insiders.

GE Aerospace Stock Down 3.7%

Shares of GE Aerospace stock opened at $327.13 on Friday. GE Aerospace has a 1 year low of $159.36 and a 1 year high of $348.48. The firm has a market cap of $343.10 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 40.19, a PEG ratio of 3.14 and a beta of 1.36. The company has a 50-day moving average of $319.50 and a 200 day moving average of $303.25. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.00, a current ratio of 1.04 and a quick ratio of 0.74.

GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, January 22nd. The company reported $1.57 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.43 by $0.14. GE Aerospace had a net margin of 18.98% and a return on equity of 35.52%. The business had revenue of $11.90 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $11.27 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $1.32 earnings per share. The business’s revenue was up 17.6% compared to the same quarter last year. GE Aerospace has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.100-7.400 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts anticipate that GE Aerospace will post 5.4 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

GE Aerospace Increases Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, April 27th. Investors of record on Monday, March 9th will be given a dividend of $0.47 per share. This is a boost from GE Aerospace’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.36. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, March 9th. This represents a $1.88 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.6%. GE Aerospace’s dividend payout ratio is 17.69%.

GE Aerospace 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.