Qtron Investments LLC reduced its stake in GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE – Free Report) by 9.7% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 14,351 shares of the company’s stock after selling 1,546 shares during the period. GE Aerospace makes up about 0.6% of Qtron Investments LLC’s holdings, making the stock its 25th largest holding. Qtron Investments LLC’s holdings in GE Aerospace were worth $4,421,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
A number of other large investors have also recently made changes to their positions in GE. Hardy Reed LLC boosted its stake in GE Aerospace by 0.7% during the third quarter. Hardy Reed LLC now owns 4,999 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,504,000 after buying an additional 33 shares during the period. Wolff Wiese Magana LLC boosted its stake in GE Aerospace by 1.0% during the fourth quarter. Wolff Wiese Magana LLC now owns 3,474 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,070,000 after buying an additional 33 shares during the period. Darwin Wealth Management LLC boosted its stake in GE Aerospace by 2.0% during the fourth quarter. Darwin Wealth Management LLC now owns 1,699 shares of the company’s stock valued at $523,000 after buying an additional 33 shares during the period. Montz Harcus Wealth Management LLC lifted its stake in GE Aerospace by 3.6% during the fourth quarter. Montz Harcus Wealth Management LLC now owns 947 shares of the company’s stock worth $292,000 after purchasing an additional 33 shares during the last quarter. Finally, LRI Investments LLC lifted its stake in GE Aerospace by 1.4% during the fourth quarter. LRI Investments LLC now owns 2,390 shares of the company’s stock worth $736,000 after purchasing an additional 33 shares during the last quarter. 74.77% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
Several brokerages have issued reports on GE. Weiss Ratings lowered GE Aerospace from a “buy (b)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research note on Monday, June 1st. President Capital dropped their price target on GE Aerospace from $355.00 to $342.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, April 22nd. TD Cowen dropped their price target on GE Aerospace from $350.00 to $330.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, April 8th. Seaport Research Partners began coverage on GE Aerospace in a research note on Tuesday, May 26th. They set a “buy” rating and a $375.00 price target for the company. Finally, Morgan Stanley dropped their price target on GE Aerospace from $425.00 to $400.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, April 22nd. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have assigned a Buy rating, two have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $348.22.
GE Aerospace News Summary
Here are the key news stories impacting GE Aerospace this week:
- Positive Sentiment: GE Aerospace added Microsoft AI leader Judson Althoff to its board, a move that could strengthen its technology and digital strategy as the company expands use of AI across aviation and defense. GE Aerospace adds Microsoft AI leader to board
- Positive Sentiment: Analysts highlighted strong momentum in GE Aerospace’s Defense & Propulsion unit, citing solid order growth, rising revenue, major defense contracts, and a robust pipeline that could support future earnings. Strength in Defense & Propulsion Unit Drives GE: Will the Momentum Last?
- Positive Sentiment: GE Aerospace also announced a new propulsion power order from the U.S. Navy and progress in reopening jet-engine sales into China, both of which reinforce demand across its commercial and defense businesses. GE Aerospace Balances China Engine Reopening With New U.S. Navy Win
- Neutral Sentiment: News that SpaceX’s planned IPO could be valued above Boeing, RTX, GE Aerospace, and the rest of the S&P 500 aerospace group combined mainly highlights investor enthusiasm for private-space valuations rather than a direct change in GE’s fundamentals. SpaceX IPO Valuation Is Worth More Than Boeing, RTX, GE Aerospace And Every Other S&P 500 Aerospace Firm Combined: Report
- Neutral Sentiment: Reports that the Air India crash final report is delayed while GE engine analysis remains pending could create headline risk, but it does not yet indicate a final finding against GE Aerospace. AI-171 crash final report delayed as GE engine analysis remains pending; AAIB set for interim update
- Negative Sentiment: Broader market weakness in defense stocks and rising inflation/rate worries weighed on the sector, which can pressure GE Aerospace even when company-specific news is positive. Old Dominion Freight Line, GE Vernova, and Caterpillar Stocks Trade Down, What You Need To Know Defense Stocks Fall Despite Trump’s Promise of More Iran Strikes
GE Aerospace Stock Up 4.3%
GE opened at $332.49 on Friday. The company has a market cap of $346.90 billion, a P/E ratio of 40.95, a P/E/G ratio of 2.82 and a beta of 1.37. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $302.44 and its 200-day moving average price is $307.17. The company has a current ratio of 1.01, a quick ratio of 0.70 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.99. GE Aerospace has a 12 month low of $232.24 and a 12 month high of $348.48.
GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, April 21st. The company reported $1.86 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.60 by $0.26. The firm had revenue of $11.61 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $11.61 billion. GE Aerospace had a return on equity of 37.99% and a net margin of 17.86%.The company’s quarterly revenue was up 24.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $1.49 earnings per share. GE Aerospace has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.100-7.400 EPS. On average, equities analysts expect that GE Aerospace will post 7.48 EPS for the current year.
GE Aerospace 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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