KBC Group NV increased its holdings in GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE – Free Report) by 2.3% in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm owned 350,718 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 7,772 shares during the period. KBC Group NV’s holdings in GE Aerospace were worth $99,523,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Blueline Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of GE Aerospace in the 4th quarter valued at $25,000. Ankerstar Wealth LLC purchased a new position in shares of GE Aerospace during the 4th quarter worth $31,000. Tucker Asset Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of GE Aerospace during the 4th quarter worth about $32,000. Lifetime Wealth Management P.C. acquired a new stake in shares of GE Aerospace during the 4th quarter worth about $40,000. Finally, Beaird Harris Wealth Management LLC increased its position in shares of GE Aerospace by 72.0% during the 3rd quarter. Beaird Harris Wealth Management LLC now owns 141 shares of the company’s stock worth $42,000 after purchasing an additional 59 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 74.77% of the company’s stock.
Analyst Ratings Changes
A number of research firms have commented on GE. Seaport Research Partners started coverage on shares of GE Aerospace in a research report on Tuesday, May 26th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $375.00 target price on the stock. President Capital dropped their price target on shares of GE Aerospace from $355.00 to $342.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, April 22nd. Jefferies Financial Group upped their price objective on shares of GE Aerospace from $365.00 to $455.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, July 2nd. Daiwa Securities Group assumed coverage on shares of GE Aerospace in a research report on Tuesday, March 31st. They set a “neutral” rating and a $301.00 price objective for the company. Finally, Citigroup reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $431.00 price objective (up from $353.00) on shares of GE Aerospace in a research report on Wednesday, July 1st. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have given a Buy rating, two have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $370.33.
GE Aerospace Price Performance
GE opened at $348.58 on Monday. The stock’s 50-day moving average price is $336.31 and its 200 day moving average price is $318.56. GE Aerospace has a 12-month low of $254.66 and a 12-month high of $382.97. The firm has a market cap of $361.67 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 41.06, a PEG ratio of 2.92 and a beta of 1.35. The company has a current ratio of 0.98, a quick ratio of 0.67 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.96.
GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE – Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Thursday, July 16th. The company reported $2.02 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.86 by $0.16. The company had revenue of $12.63 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $11.87 billion. GE Aerospace had a return on equity of 40.56% and a net margin of 17.72%.GE Aerospace’s revenue was up 21.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $1.66 EPS. GE Aerospace has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.650-7.850 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts expect that GE Aerospace will post 7.93 earnings per share for the current year.
GE Aerospace Announces Dividend
The firm also recently disclosed 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. 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 payout ratio is 22.14%.
More GE Aerospace News
Here are the key news stories impacting GE Aerospace this week:
- Positive Sentiment: GE Aerospace beat Q2 estimates, posting $2.02 EPS on $12.63 billion in revenue, and raised its FY 2026 outlook to $7.65-$7.85 EPS, signaling stronger profit, cash flow, and demand momentum. Article: GE Aerospace lifts 2026 forecast as airlines keep up maintenance spending
- Positive Sentiment: Several reports highlighted resilient commercial services and maintenance demand, which supports the company’s longer-term earnings power and helped analysts say the stock may still have room to run. Article: GE Q2 Earnings Call Points to a Higher 2026 Ceiling
- Positive Sentiment: UBS raised its price target on GE Aerospace to $435 and reiterated a buy rating, reinforcing the view that fundamentals remain strong after earnings.
- Positive Sentiment: The CFM LEAP 1B durability kit was approved, a product and aftermarket development that may help support future engine service revenue. Article: GE Aerospace Says CFM Leap 1B Durability Kit Approved
- Neutral Sentiment: CEO Larry Culp said there are “no victory laps,” suggesting management sees execution and supply chain issues as the main challenge even after a record quarter. Article: GE Aerospace Has a Record Quarter. Larry Culp Says ‘No Victory Laps’
- Neutral Sentiment: Some coverage noted that backlog remains huge, but slowing order growth and ongoing delivery constraints are tempering enthusiasm and keeping valuation concerns in focus. Article: GE boosts profit outlook but stock falls as booming order growth cools
- Negative Sentiment: The stock is under pressure because investors appear to be taking profits after a strong run and are worried the valuation is already rich, even with the improved guidance. Article: GE Aerospace Q2 earnings top estimates as commercial services drive growth
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.
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