GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) Shares Up 2.3% – Still a Buy?

GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) shares traded up 2.3% during mid-day trading on Thursday . The company traded as high as $349.72 and last traded at $349.1160. 3,737,714 shares changed hands during trading, a decline of 33% from the average session volume of 5,581,710 shares. The stock had previously closed at $341.19.

Key Stories Impacting GE Aerospace

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

• Positive Sentiment: National Airlines ordered additional GE90 and CF6 engines, adding to GE Aerospace’s commercial engine backlog. National Airlines Orders More GE Aerospace CF6 and GE90 Engines
• Positive Sentiment: IndiGo signed a record engine agreement for more than 1,000 LEAP-1A engines through CFM International, highlighting strong demand for GE technology and long-term service revenue. General Electric (GE) Lands Record 1,000 Plus Engine Deal Through CFM And IndiGo
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst coverage remains upbeat, with Bank of America reiterating a Buy rating and a $405 price target, citing strength in GE Aerospace’s MRO operations and service network investments. Ronald Epstein Reiterates Buy Rating on GE Aerospace with Unchanged $405 Price Target
• Positive Sentiment: GE Aerospace’s recent earnings call emphasized 24% revenue growth and record backlogs in both commercial services and defense, reinforcing the fundamental case for the stock. GE (GE) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
• Neutral Sentiment: New legislation proposing tighter review of foreign investment and supply chains in general aviation could increase compliance scrutiny for GE Aerospace, but the direct financial impact is unclear. New Bill: Representative Pat Harrigan introduces H.R. 9707: General Aviation Protection Act
• Neutral Sentiment: Several articles note that GE Aerospace is attracting heavy investor attention and has run up significantly over the past year, which may keep valuation concerns in focus. GE Aerospace (GE) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
• Neutral Sentiment: One valuation-focused article suggests GE may be expensive versus peers, but it does not point to a specific near-term catalyst. GD vs. GE: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

GE has been the topic of several analyst reports. UBS Group increased their target price on shares of GE Aerospace from $426.00 to $435.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, July 17th. Susquehanna reiterated a “positive” rating and set a $430.00 price objective (up from $380.00) on shares of GE Aerospace in a report on Thursday, July 9th. Weiss Ratings raised shares of GE Aerospace from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “buy (b)” rating in a research note on Friday, July 17th. Jefferies Financial Group boosted their price objective 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. Finally, Wall Street Zen lowered GE Aerospace from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, April 27th. Sixteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, two have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $386.88.

GE Aerospace Trading Up 2.3%

The company has a current ratio of 0.98, a quick ratio of 0.67 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.96. The business has a 50 day moving average price of $338.91 and a 200-day moving average price of $319.23. The company has a market cap of $362.23 billion, a P/E ratio of 41.12, a PEG ratio of 2.61 and a beta of 1.35.

GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, July 16th. The company reported $2.02 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate 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 during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $11.87 billion. During the same period last year, the business posted $1.66 EPS. GE Aerospace’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. Analysts forecast that GE Aerospace will post 7.9 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

GE Aerospace Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed 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 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.5%. GE Aerospace’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 22.14%.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Blueline Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in GE Aerospace in the 4th quarter worth about $25,000. Ankerstar Wealth LLC bought a new stake in shares of GE Aerospace in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $31,000. Tucker Asset Management LLC acquired a new stake in GE Aerospace during the fourth quarter worth approximately $32,000. Lifetime Wealth Management P.C. bought a new position in GE Aerospace during the 4th quarter worth $40,000. Finally, Beaird Harris Wealth Management LLC raised its holdings in GE Aerospace by 72.0% in the 3rd quarter. Beaird Harris Wealth Management LLC now owns 141 shares of the company’s stock valued at $42,000 after acquiring an additional 59 shares in the last quarter. 74.77% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

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.