GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE – Get Free Report) is expected to be announcing its Q1 2026 results before the market opens on Tuesday, April 21st. Analysts expect the company to announce earnings of $1.81 per share and revenue of $11.6076 billion for the quarter. GE Aerospace has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.100-7.400 EPS. Investors are encouraged to explore the company’s upcoming Q1 2026 earning overview page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 7:30 AM ET.
GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, January 22nd. The company reported $1.57 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.43 by $0.14. GE Aerospace had a return on equity of 35.52% and a net margin of 18.98%.The business had revenue of $11.90 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $11.27 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $1.32 EPS. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 17.6% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, analysts expect GE Aerospace to post $5 EPS for the current fiscal year and $6 EPS for the next fiscal year.
GE Aerospace Trading Up 2.1%
NYSE:GE opened at $304.66 on Friday. GE Aerospace has a 12-month low of $176.02 and a 12-month high of $348.48. The firm has a market capitalization of $319.53 billion, a P/E ratio of 37.43, a P/E/G ratio of 2.78 and a beta of 1.43. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.00, a current ratio of 1.04 and a quick ratio of 0.74. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $311.62 and a 200 day simple moving average of $307.09.
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Insider Transactions at GE Aerospace
In other news, SVP Amy L. Gowder sold 4,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Monday, February 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $305.73, for a total value of $1,222,920.00. Following the sale, the senior vice president owned 16,535 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $5,055,245.55. The trade was a 19.48% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Also, VP Robert M. Giglietti sold 3,035 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Friday, January 30th. The stock was sold at an average price of $305.51, for a total value of $927,222.85. Following the completion of the sale, the vice president directly owned 10,583 shares in the company, valued at $3,233,212.33. This represents a 22.29% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. In the last 90 days, insiders have sold 37,398 shares of company stock valued at $11,455,491. Corporate insiders own 0.19% of the company’s stock.
Institutional Trading of GE Aerospace
Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Ankerstar Wealth LLC bought a new position in shares of GE Aerospace in the fourth quarter valued at $31,000. Beaird Harris Wealth Management LLC increased its holdings in shares of GE Aerospace by 72.0% in the third quarter. Beaird Harris Wealth Management LLC now owns 141 shares of the company’s stock valued at $42,000 after buying an additional 59 shares in the last quarter. J.Safra Asset Management Corp bought a new position in shares of GE Aerospace in the fourth quarter valued at $44,000. Triumph Capital Management acquired a new position in shares of GE Aerospace in the 3rd quarter worth $52,000. Finally, Timmons Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of GE Aerospace in the 4th quarter worth $61,000. Institutional investors own 74.77% of the company’s stock.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
GE has been the subject of a number of analyst reports. The Goldman Sachs Group boosted their price target on GE Aerospace from $338.00 to $350.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, January 23rd. Wells Fargo & Company initiated coverage on GE Aerospace in a research report on Wednesday, April 1st. They set an “overweight” rating and a $325.00 price target for the company. Wall Street Zen upgraded GE Aerospace from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Sunday. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their price target on GE Aerospace from $325.00 to $335.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Monday, January 26th. Finally, Susquehanna reiterated a “positive” rating and set a $380.00 price target on shares of GE Aerospace in a research report on Thursday, January 15th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have issued a Buy rating, three have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, GE Aerospace presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $350.88.
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Key Stories Impacting GE Aerospace
Here are the key news stories impacting GE Aerospace this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Pentagon and Trump‑era officials have asked GE Aerospace to increase military production at its Evendale facility, signaling potential near‑term defense orders and higher government work that could boost revenues and backlog. Report: Trump officials ask Evendale-based GE Aerospace to up military production
- Positive Sentiment: Wall Street commentary is broadly bullish ahead of Q1, citing GE’s large installed base, robust aftermarket demand and a healthy backlog that could produce stronger-than-expected results. That supportive analyst tone is propping sentiment. Wall Street Is Bullish on GE Aerospace Before Q1 Results — Buy GE Stock Now?
- Positive Sentiment: GE is accelerating development of the T901 engine amid budget uncertainty, which could preserve program momentum and position the company for future defense awards and long‑term revenue from military engines. GE Speeding Up T901 Development Amid Budget Uncertainty
- Neutral Sentiment: Geopolitical developments in the Middle East have lifted U.S. futures and risk appetite, providing a broader market tailwind for aerospace and defense names including GE, though effects are macro and not GE‑specific. U.S. Stock Futures Jump on Middle East Developments
- Neutral Sentiment: Q1 previews and estimate tables are circulating — consensus expectation is for solid top‑line growth driven by aftermarket and backlog, but investors will be watching key metrics (delivery timing, margins, cash flow) on the April 21 report. GE Q1 Earnings Preview: Buy the Stock Now or Wait for the Results?
- Negative Sentiment: Shares came under near‑term pressure from profit‑taking and positioning ahead of the earnings date; recent short‑term slides and de‑risking reflect sensitivity to any miss versus elevated expectations. GE Aerospace (GE) Shares Slide 5% Ahead of Q1 Earnings Report on April 21
- Negative Sentiment: Analysts and investors note valuation and cost‑pressure risks (high P/E relative to normalized growth); a few target trims and visible insider sales add caution ahead of earnings. GE Q1 Earnings Preview: Buy the Stock Now or Wait for the Results?
GE Aerospace Company Profile
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.
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