Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC Acquires 4,213 Shares of GE Aerospace $GE

Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC grew its holdings in GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) by 8.0% in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 57,147 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 4,213 shares during the period. Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC’s holdings in GE Aerospace were worth $21,358,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of the business. California State Teachers Retirement System boosted its position in shares of GE Aerospace by 36,799.0% during the second quarter. California State Teachers Retirement System now owns 594,835,395 shares of the company’s stock valued at $222,307,832,000 after buying an additional 593,223,330 shares during the last quarter. Auto Owners Insurance Co raised its position in GE Aerospace by 52,247.5% in the 4th quarter. Auto Owners Insurance Co now owns 65,721,281 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,024,413,000 after buying an additional 65,595,733 shares during the last quarter. Norges Bank purchased a new position in GE Aerospace in the 4th quarter worth about $4,444,736,000. Amundi lifted its stake in GE Aerospace by 135.2% during the 1st quarter. Amundi now owns 6,119,975 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,736,665,000 after acquiring an additional 3,518,278 shares during the period. Finally, Jupiter Topco LLC bought a new position in GE Aerospace during the 2nd quarter valued at about $1,283,858,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 74.77% of the company’s stock.

Insider Activity

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

GE Aerospace Stock Down 2.7%

Shares of GE stock opened at $325.78 on Thursday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.96, a current ratio of 0.98 and a quick ratio of 0.67. GE Aerospace has a one year low of $268.91 and a one year high of $388.84. The company’s fifty day moving average price is $354.87 and its 200-day moving average price is $328.85. The company has a market capitalization of $338.01 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 38.37, a PEG ratio of 2.45 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 for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.86 by $0.16. The company had revenue of $12.63 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $11.87 billion. GE Aerospace had a net margin of 17.72% and a return on equity of 40.56%. GE Aerospace’s quarterly revenue was up 21.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $1.66 EPS. GE Aerospace has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.650-7.850 EPS. Sell-side analysts expect that GE Aerospace will post 7.91 EPS for the current fiscal year.

GE Aerospace Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, July 27th. Stockholders of record on Monday, July 6th were paid a $0.47 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, July 6th. This represents a $1.88 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.6%. GE Aerospace’s dividend payout ratio is 22.14%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

GE has been the topic of a number of recent analyst reports. Wells Fargo & Company reaffirmed an “overweight” rating and set a $390.00 price target on shares of GE Aerospace in a report on Monday, July 20th. Sanford C. Bernstein reissued an “outperform” rating on shares of GE Aerospace in a report on Wednesday. TD Cowen restated a “buy” rating and set a $380.00 price objective (up from $330.00) on shares of GE Aerospace in a research report on Monday, July 13th. Seaport Research Partners began coverage on shares of GE Aerospace in a report on Tuesday, May 26th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $375.00 target price on the stock. Finally, Susquehanna reaffirmed a “positive” rating and issued a $430.00 target price (up from $380.00) on shares of GE Aerospace in a research report on Thursday, July 9th. Sixteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, two have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $390.59.

GE Aerospace News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: CPP acquisition addresses a key production bottleneck. GE Aerospace agreed to acquire the precision-castings manufacturer for $11.75 billion, gaining direct control over components used in commercial aircraft engines, defense systems and aftermarket programs. Management expects the transaction to increase adjusted earnings per share and free cash flow in the first year after closing. GE Aerospace to spend nearly $12 billion to bring key castings supplier in-house
• Positive Sentiment: Greater capacity could support long-term growth. CPP’s more than 6,600 employees and 20-plus facilities would help GE expand engine output, protect delivery schedules and accelerate next-generation engine development. GE also plans to double fighter-engine production by 2032, reinforcing the potential defense-related growth opportunity. GE Plans To Double Fighter Engine Production By 2032
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst support remains favorable. Bank of America reaffirmed its Buy rating and $405 price target, while other published targets remain above the current trading level. GE Aerospace Buy Rating Reaffirmed
• Neutral Sentiment: Industry demand remains strong. GE and other aerospace suppliers continue to benefit from commercial aviation recovery, defense demand and shortages of advanced engine castings. Howmet Aerospace’s CEO said demand for engine parts remains very high, suggesting the acquisition is part of a broader supply-chain expansion rather than a weakening market. Howmet CEO comments on GE Aerospace deal
• Negative Sentiment: Price, leverage and execution are weighing on sentiment. GE will fund approximately $7 billion with cash and the remainder with new debt. CPP is valued at roughly 18 times projected 2027 EBITDA including synergies, a premium that raises return-on-investment and integration concerns. The transaction is not expected to close until the second half of 2027 and remains subject to regulatory approval. GE’s valuation near 40 times earnings leaves less room for disappointment. GE Aerospace Falls as Investors Weigh CPP Deal

GE Aerospace Profile

GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) is a global aerospace company that designs, develops, manufactures and services aircraft engines and related systems. Its portfolio serves commercial aviation, military and defense, business and general aviation, and other aerospace markets.

The company’s products and services include commercial and military aircraft engines, integrated engine systems, avionics, mechanical systems and digital solutions. GE Aerospace also provides maintenance, repair, overhaul, spare parts, technical support and other lifecycle services for aircraft propulsion and related equipment.

GE Aerospace traces its roots to the aviation activities of General Electric, which began developing aircraft engines during World War I.