GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) Trading Up 1.4% – Here’s What Happened

GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) shares were up 1.4% during mid-day trading on Wednesday . The stock traded as high as $356.39 and last traded at $354.39. Approximately 3,033,765 shares were traded during trading, a decline of 43% from the average daily volume of 5,278,005 shares. The stock had previously closed at $349.54.

Trending Headlines about GE Aerospace

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

• Positive Sentiment: Strong jet-engine demand, an established customer base and billions in free cash flow continue to support GE’s investment case compared with less-established aerospace competitors. Archer Aviation vs. GE Aerospace: Which Industrials Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?
• Positive Sentiment: GE is targeting margin improvement through cost controls and converting its sizable backlog into revenue, while recent second-quarter results showed strong growth and an improved 2026 outlook. Can GE Aerospace Boost Profit Margin Amid Cost Pressures?
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst sentiment remains constructive, with a Moderate Buy consensus and a reported median price target of $387.50, above the latest quoted share price. Recent institutional activity also showed several large investors adding GE shares. Why GE Aerospace (GE) Stock Is Down Today

Analyst Ratings Changes

GE has been the subject of several recent analyst reports. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their target price on shares of GE Aerospace from $335.00 to $400.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Monday, July 20th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reissued a “buy” rating and set a $450.00 price target on shares of GE Aerospace in a research note on Monday, July 27th. Weiss Ratings upgraded GE Aerospace from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “buy (b)” rating in a report on Friday, July 17th. Susquehanna reaffirmed a “positive” rating and issued a $430.00 price objective (up from $380.00) on shares of GE Aerospace in a research report on Thursday, July 9th. Finally, UBS Group upped their target price on GE Aerospace from $426.00 to $435.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, July 17th. Sixteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, two have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $390.59.

GE Aerospace Price Performance

The company’s 50-day moving average is $360.66 and its 200-day moving average is $327.98. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.96, a current ratio of 0.98 and a quick ratio of 0.67. The firm has a market capitalization of $355.18 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 40.32, a PEG ratio of 2.59 and a beta of 1.36.

GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July 16th. The company reported $2.02 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.86 by $0.16. The firm had revenue of $12.63 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $11.87 billion. GE Aerospace had a net margin of 17.72% and a return on equity of 40.56%. GE Aerospace’s revenue for the quarter was up 21.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted $1.66 earnings per share. GE Aerospace has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.650-7.850 EPS. On average, research analysts expect that GE Aerospace will post 7.91 earnings per share for the current year.

GE Aerospace Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, July 27th. Stockholders of record on Monday, July 6th were issued a dividend of $0.47 per share. This represents a $1.88 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.5%. The ex-dividend date was Monday, July 6th. GE Aerospace’s dividend payout ratio is presently 22.14%.

Insider Buying and Selling at GE Aerospace

In related news, SVP Mohamed Ali sold 8,096 shares of the stock in a transaction on Friday, July 24th. The stock was sold at an average price of $353.71, for a total value of $2,863,636.16. Following the transaction, the senior vice president directly owned 20,666 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $7,309,770.86. This trade represents a 28.15% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Company insiders own 0.19% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On GE Aerospace

A number of institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Brighton Jones LLC increased its position in GE Aerospace by 25.3% during the 4th quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 12,008 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,003,000 after purchasing an additional 2,421 shares in the last quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC grew its stake in GE Aerospace by 7.1% during the fourth quarter. Revolve Wealth Partners LLC now owns 2,251 shares of the company’s stock worth $375,000 after buying an additional 150 shares during the period. Sivia Capital Partners LLC grew its stake in GE Aerospace by 4.6% during the second quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 4,337 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,116,000 after buying an additional 191 shares during the period. Main Street Financial Solutions LLC grew its stake in GE Aerospace by 348.6% during the second quarter. Main Street Financial Solutions LLC now owns 5,899 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,518,000 after buying an additional 4,584 shares during the period. Finally, HUB Investment Partners LLC increased its position in shares of GE Aerospace by 4.2% in the second quarter. HUB Investment Partners LLC now owns 9,035 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,326,000 after acquiring an additional 366 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 74.77% of the company’s stock.

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.