Diversify Advisory Services LLC Invests $4.50 Million in GE Aerospace $GE

Diversify Advisory Services LLC purchased a new position in shares of GE Aerospace (NYSE:GEFree Report) in the 2nd quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The institutional investor purchased 12,430 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $4,495,000.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Blueline Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of GE Aerospace in the fourth quarter valued at about $25,000. Ankerstar Wealth LLC purchased a new position in GE Aerospace during the fourth quarter worth about $31,000. Paladin Partners LLC purchased a new position in GE Aerospace during the second quarter worth about $38,000. Tucker Asset Management LLC acquired a new stake in GE Aerospace in the fourth quarter valued at about $32,000. Finally, Burkett Financial Services LLC lifted its position in GE Aerospace by 28.9% in the second quarter. Burkett Financial Services LLC now owns 125 shares of the company’s stock valued at $47,000 after purchasing an additional 28 shares during the period. 74.77% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Insider Transactions at GE Aerospace

In other GE Aerospace news, SVP Mohamed Ali sold 8,096 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on 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 sale, the senior vice president directly owned 20,666 shares in the company, valued at approximately $7,309,770.86. The trade was a 28.15% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Corporate insiders own 0.19% of the company’s stock.

GE Aerospace Trading Up 1.5%

Shares of GE Aerospace stock opened at $375.04 on Wednesday. GE Aerospace has a 12-month low of $263.80 and a 12-month high of $388.84. The company has a current ratio of 0.98, a quick ratio of 0.67 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.96. The stock has a market cap of $389.12 billion, a PE ratio of 44.17, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.69 and a beta of 1.36. The company has a 50-day moving average of $359.82 and a two-hundred day moving average of $326.01.

GE Aerospace (NYSE:GEGet Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July 16th. The company reported $2.02 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates 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%. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 21.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the firm earned $1.66 EPS. GE Aerospace has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.650-7.850 EPS. On average, research analysts anticipate that GE Aerospace will post 7.91 EPS for the current fiscal year.

GE Aerospace Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, July 27th. Investors of record on Monday, July 6th were issued a dividend of $0.47 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, July 6th. This represents a $1.88 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.5%. GE Aerospace’s payout ratio is currently 22.14%.

GE Aerospace News Summary

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

  • Positive Sentiment: New U.S. Air Force engine contract: GE Aerospace and Kratos Defense won an Engineering, Manufacturing and Development contract for the GEK800 engine, designated the F143-ZZ-100, as a second-source propulsion system for the Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile. The award expands GE’s defense position in compact, lower-cost engines for missiles and uncrewed aircraft. How Investors Are Reacting To General Electric Winning a New U.S. Air Force Engine Contract
  • Positive Sentiment: Additional military-engine momentum: GE’s T901 engine cleared a preliminary flight rating for the UH-60 Black Hawk, while the company is also supplying a new engine for upgraded AH-64 Apache helicopters. These developments support longer-term military revenue and aftermarket opportunities. GE’s T901 Engine Clears Preliminary Flight Rating for UH-60 Black Hawk
  • Positive Sentiment: Technical and operating support: GE recently moved above its 20-day moving average, suggesting positive short-term momentum. Its latest quarterly results also exceeded earnings and revenue expectations, with revenue up sharply year over year. GE Aerospace Crossed Above the 20-Day Moving Average
  • Neutral Sentiment: Investor confidence remains mixed: Trian Fund Management maintained its sizable GE Aerospace position while increasing its stake in GE HealthCare, indicating continued confidence in GE’s aerospace business but no fresh buying signal for GE shares. Nelson Peltz Is Now Betting on Both Sides of GE’s Breakup
  • Negative Sentiment: Valuation and cost risks: Analysts note that GE’s strong commercial and defense demand, estimate beats and roughly $210 billion backlog may already be reflected in the stock’s premium valuation. Rising costs, debt and potential margin pressure could limit further near-term upside. GE Aerospace Rises 19.9% Year to Date: Is the Rally Still Worth Chasing?

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of equities research analysts have weighed in on the company. The Goldman Sachs Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $410.00 price objective on shares of GE Aerospace in a report on Monday, July 20th. Wells Fargo & Company reissued an “overweight” rating and set a $390.00 target price on shares of GE Aerospace in a research note on Monday, July 20th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $450.00 price target on shares of GE Aerospace in a report on Monday, July 27th. Morgan Stanley decreased their price target on GE Aerospace from $425.00 to $400.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, April 22nd. Finally, Weiss Ratings raised GE Aerospace from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “buy (b)” rating in a report on Friday, July 17th. Sixteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, two have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $390.59.

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About GE Aerospace

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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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