GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) Receives $331.12 Average PT from Analysts

GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) has been given an average recommendation of “Moderate Buy” by the nineteen ratings firms that are currently covering the company, Marketbeat.com reports. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, one has issued a hold rating, sixteen have given a buy rating and one has given a strong buy rating to the company. The average 1 year price target among brokers that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is $331.1176.

A number of analysts have commented on GE shares. Morgan Stanley started coverage on GE Aerospace in a report on Friday, February 20th. They issued an “overweight” rating and a $425.00 target price for the company. BNP Paribas Exane lowered their price target on GE Aerospace from $305.00 to $290.00 and set an “underperform” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, January 23rd. TD Cowen increased their price objective on GE Aerospace from $330.00 to $350.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, January 14th. Wall Street Zen downgraded GE Aerospace from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, February 21st. Finally, Susquehanna reissued a “positive” rating and issued a $380.00 target price on shares of GE Aerospace in a research report on Thursday, January 15th.

Trending Headlines about GE Aerospace

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

• Positive Sentiment: Quarterly beat and raised guidance — GE topped Q4 estimates and set FY‑2026 EPS guidance at $7.10–$7.40, underpinning the long‑term bull case for engine and systems demand. GE Aerospace (GE) Stock Declines 4% Amid Profit-Taking Despite Strong Earnings
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst upgrades and bullish research continue — at least one upgrade/positive note has supported investor conviction that GE’s commercial and defense engines will drive earnings growth. GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) Stock Price Up 1.8% on Analyst Upgrade
• Positive Sentiment: Sector tailwinds — strong commercial aerospace demand and rising engine product sales across the supply base add structural support to GE’s outlook. Howmet Gains From Strength in Commercial Aerospace: Will the Momentum Last?
• Neutral Sentiment: Macro / market context — broader market moves and economic data (e.g., jobs, oil) are creating intermittent volatility that can amplify stock swings. Dow Jones Futures Rise, Oil Prices Fall After Latest Spike; Broadcom, Nvidia In Focus
• Negative Sentiment: Profit‑taking after a large rally — traders are locking gains after roughly a 70%+ run, triggering a pullback even though earnings were strong. GE Aerospace (GE) Stock Declines 4% Amid Profit-Taking Despite Strong Earnings
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation concerns — several commentaries note GE is trading near 52‑week highs after a steep rally, prompting value‑focused investors to call the stock pricey and urging caution. Is GE Stock Flying Too High? Is General Electric (GE) Pricing In Too Much Optimism After Its 1 Year 67% Rally

Insider Buying and Selling at GE Aerospace

In other news, VP Robert M. Giglietti sold 3,035 shares of the stock in a transaction on Friday, January 30th. The stock was sold at an average price of $305.51, for a total transaction of $927,222.85. Following the transaction, the vice president directly owned 10,583 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $3,233,212.33. This represents a 22.29% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. Also, SVP Russell Stokes sold 30,363 shares of the firm’s 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 transaction, the senior vice president owned 150,434 shares in the company, valued at approximately $46,103,507.98. This trade represents a 16.79% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last ninety days, insiders sold 37,398 shares of company stock worth $11,455,491. Insiders own 0.21% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On GE Aerospace

A number of large investors have recently made changes to their positions in GE. REAP Financial Group LLC bought a new stake in GE Aerospace during the third quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Blueline Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of GE Aerospace in the fourth quarter worth about $25,000. Marquette Asset Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of GE Aerospace during the 3rd quarter valued at about $26,000. Barnes Dennig Private Wealth Management LLC raised its stake in GE Aerospace by 147.2% during the 3rd quarter. Barnes Dennig Private Wealth Management LLC now owns 89 shares of the company’s stock worth $27,000 after acquiring an additional 53 shares during the period. Finally, Bare Financial Services Inc lifted its holdings in GE Aerospace by 81.1% during the second quarter. Bare Financial Services Inc now owns 96 shares of the company’s stock valued at $25,000 after purchasing an additional 43 shares in the last quarter. 74.77% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

GE Aerospace Trading Down 1.3%

NYSE:GE opened at $322.69 on Wednesday. The company’s 50 day moving average price is $319.65 and its 200-day moving average price is $304.15. GE Aerospace has a 52 week low of $159.36 and a 52 week high of $348.48. The company has a quick ratio of 0.74, a current ratio of 1.04 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.00. The stock has a market cap of $338.44 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 39.64, a PEG ratio of 2.98 and a beta of 1.36.

GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, January 22nd. The company reported $1.57 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.43 by $0.14. GE Aerospace had a net margin of 18.98% and a return on equity of 35.52%. The company had revenue of $11.90 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $11.27 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $1.32 earnings per share. The firm’s quarterly 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. On average, equities research analysts forecast that GE Aerospace will post 5.4 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

GE Aerospace Increases Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, April 27th. Shareholders of record on Monday, March 9th will be given a $0.47 dividend. 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 payout ratio is presently 23.10%.

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.