Capital Research Global Investors Cuts Holdings in GE Aerospace $GE

Capital Research Global Investors trimmed its stake in GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) by 6.2% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 24,730,296 shares of the company’s stock after selling 1,624,412 shares during the quarter. GE Aerospace makes up 1.4% of Capital Research Global Investors’ holdings, making the stock its 15th biggest position. Capital Research Global Investors’ holdings in GE Aerospace were worth $7,617,725,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Integrity Financial Corp WA purchased a new position in GE Aerospace in the third quarter valued at about $481,000. Prospera Financial Services Inc boosted its stake in GE Aerospace by 18.1% in the third quarter. Prospera Financial Services Inc now owns 47,706 shares of the company’s stock valued at $14,354,000 after acquiring an additional 7,315 shares during the last quarter. Allworth Financial LP boosted its stake in GE Aerospace by 7.6% in the fourth quarter. Allworth Financial LP now owns 76,867 shares of the company’s stock valued at $23,677,000 after acquiring an additional 5,434 shares during the last quarter. Dara Capital US Inc. purchased a new position in GE Aerospace in the fourth quarter valued at about $2,527,000. Finally, NewEdge Wealth LLC boosted its stake in GE Aerospace by 92.2% in the fourth quarter. NewEdge Wealth LLC now owns 20,142 shares of the company’s stock valued at $6,204,000 after acquiring an additional 9,663 shares during the last quarter. 74.77% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Trending Headlines about GE Aerospace

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

• Positive Sentiment: GE Aerospace’s Commercial Engines unit saw orders surge 93% to $17.3 billion, underscoring strong demand and supporting expectations for continued growth. Strength in Commercial Engines Unit Drives GE Aerospace: A Sign for More Upside?
• Positive Sentiment: The U.S. Air Force awarded GE and Rolls-Royce work on “medium thrust” drone engines, adding another defense-related opportunity for GE Aerospace’s propulsion business. Air Force awards GE, Rolls-Royce for ‘medium thrust’ drone engines
• Positive Sentiment: GE Aerospace qualified 600-volt power systems for next-generation U.S. Army vehicles, highlighting progress in military electrification and creating a potential new revenue stream. GE Aerospace qualifies 600-volt power systems for next-generation US Army vehicles
• Positive Sentiment: British Airways and Air New Zealand chose GE’s GEnx engines for Boeing 787 fleets, which reinforces GE’s position in widebody aircraft engines and suggests airlines are favoring GE over rival Rolls-Royce. Airline Shift To GEnx Engines Puts GE Valuation In Sharper Focus
• Positive Sentiment: GE Aerospace is also drawing bullish commentary from analysts and market watchers who cite its long-term exposure to airlines, transport, and engines as an attractive growth story. Market expert sees opportunity in Toast, GE Aerospace
• Neutral Sentiment: Several broader sector and earnings recap articles continued to highlight GE Aerospace as a strong industrial performer, reinforcing momentum but not adding a specific new catalyst. Q1 Earnings Outperformers: GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) And The Rest Of The General Industrial Machinery Stocks

GE Aerospace Stock Performance

Shares of GE stock opened at $328.69 on Friday. The stock has a market capitalization of $342.93 billion, a P/E ratio of 40.48, a PEG ratio of 2.91 and a beta of 1.37. The company has a current ratio of 1.01, a quick ratio of 0.70 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.99. The firm’s 50 day moving average is $298.84 and its 200 day moving average is $306.22. GE Aerospace has a 12 month low of $232.24 and a 12 month high of $348.48.

GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, April 21st. The company reported $1.86 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.60 by $0.26. The company had revenue of $11.61 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $11.61 billion. GE Aerospace had a net margin of 17.86% and a return on equity of 37.99%. GE Aerospace’s revenue was up 24.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $1.49 EPS. GE Aerospace has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.100-7.400 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts anticipate that GE Aerospace will post 7.48 earnings per share for the current year.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of research analysts have weighed in on the stock. Wall Street Zen cut shares of GE Aerospace from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, April 27th. Seaport Research Partners started coverage on shares of GE Aerospace in a research note on Tuesday, May 26th. They set a “buy” rating and a $375.00 price target on the stock. TD Cowen dropped their price target on shares of GE Aerospace from $350.00 to $330.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, April 8th. Jefferies Financial Group restated a “buy” rating on shares of GE Aerospace in a research note on Wednesday, May 27th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company started coverage on shares of GE Aerospace in a research note on Wednesday, April 1st. They set an “overweight” rating and a $325.00 price target on the stock. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have assigned a Buy rating, two have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $348.22.

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.