GE Aerospace Sees Unusually Large Options Volume (NYSE:GE)

GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) was the recipient of some unusual options trading activity on Wednesday. Stock traders bought 46,515 call options on the stock. This is an increase of approximately 161% compared to the typical daily volume of 17,819 call options.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On GE Aerospace

Several hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the company. University of Texas Texas AM Investment Management Co. boosted its position in GE Aerospace by 22.6% in the 3rd quarter. University of Texas Texas AM Investment Management Co. now owns 900 shares of the company’s stock valued at $281,000 after buying an additional 166 shares during the period. Paragon Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of GE Aerospace in the third quarter worth $233,000. M Holdings Securities Inc. acquired a new position in shares of GE Aerospace in the third quarter worth $6,828,000. Avantax Planning Partners Inc. increased its position in shares of GE Aerospace by 5.4% during the third quarter. Avantax Planning Partners Inc. now owns 6,852 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,140,000 after acquiring an additional 354 shares during the period. Finally, Candriam S.C.A. increased its position in shares of GE Aerospace by 8.3% during the third quarter. Candriam S.C.A. now owns 157,296 shares of the company’s stock worth $49,301,000 after acquiring an additional 12,091 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 74.77% of the company’s stock.

GE Aerospace Stock Up 1.4%

GE Aerospace stock opened at $320.27 on Wednesday. GE Aerospace has a fifty-two week low of $268.91 and a fifty-two week high of $388.84. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.96, a quick ratio of 0.68 and a current ratio of 0.98. The firm has a 50 day moving average price of $316.27 and a 200 day moving average price of $323.07. The company has a market capitalization of $330.95 billion, a PE ratio of 36.94, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.15 and a beta of 1.43.

GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) last released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, October 20th. The company reported $2.25 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.01 by $0.24. GE Aerospace had a return on equity of 44.43% and a net margin of 17.31%. The company had revenue of $13.29 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $12.88 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $1.66 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue was up 24.7% compared to the same quarter last year. Research analysts expect that GE Aerospace will post 8.16 earnings per share for the current year.

GE Aerospace Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, October 26th. Investors of record on Monday, October 5th were issued a $0.47 dividend. This represents a $1.88 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.6%. The ex-dividend date was Monday, October 5th. GE Aerospace’s payout ratio is currently 21.68%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several brokerages recently weighed in on GE. Susquehanna lowered their price objective on GE Aerospace from $430.00 to $400.00 and set a “positive” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, October 21st. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft restated a “buy” rating and issued a $378.00 target price on shares of GE Aerospace in a research report on Wednesday, October 21st. HC Wainwright set a $375.00 price target on GE Aerospace in a research note on Wednesday, October 21st. Wells Fargo & Company lowered their price target on GE Aerospace from $390.00 to $380.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, September 30th. Finally, BNP Paribas Exane lowered their price target on GE Aerospace from $305.00 to $280.00 and set an “underperform” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, October 21st. Sixteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, three have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $373.45.

Trending Headlines about GE Aerospace

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

• Positive Sentiment: GE secured LM2500 marine gas turbine orders for the U.S. Navy’s next-generation Arleigh Burke Flight III destroyers, adding military business and prompting coverage of the stock’s move. Article: GE Aerospace secures LM2500 orders
• Positive Sentiment: Commercial Engines & Services demand remains robust, with CFM International winning orders for more than 1,000 LEAP-1A engines for IndiGo and more than 300 LEAP-1B engines for Turkish Airlines. Growth in air travel and fleet renewal could support engine and service revenue. Article: GE’s commercial engines segment gains momentum
• Positive Sentiment: A recent analysis said GE beat earnings expectations and raised its 2026 guidance. Jefferies reportedly sees 41% potential upside, signaling a bullish analyst view despite the stock’s October pullback. Article: Jefferies sees upside in GE Aerospace
• Neutral Sentiment: Boeing delivery delays could extend demand for maintenance on older engines, benefiting GE’s services business, but may also threaten new-engine programs. Article: Boeing delays and GE Aerospace

About GE Aerospace

GE Aerospace (NYSE: GE) is a global aerospace company that designs, develops, manufactures and services aircraft engines and related systems. Its products support commercial air transport, business and general aviation, military aircraft, and other defense applications. The company also provides engine components, avionics, mechanical systems, digital solutions and maintenance, repair and overhaul services.

GE Aerospace serves airlines, aircraft operators, leasing companies, airframers and government customers worldwide.