Ninety One UK Ltd purchased a new position in shares of GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE – Free Report) during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm purchased 68,982 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $21,249,000.
A number of other hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of GE. Capital World Investors raised its position in shares of GE Aerospace by 16.2% during the third quarter. Capital World Investors now owns 21,442,810 shares of the company’s stock worth $6,449,731,000 after purchasing an additional 2,995,054 shares during the period. Jennison Associates LLC raised its position in shares of GE Aerospace by 21.5% during the third quarter. Jennison Associates LLC now owns 8,430,878 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,536,177,000 after purchasing an additional 1,494,541 shares during the period. CIBC Bancorp USA Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of GE Aerospace during the third quarter worth about $285,263,000. Danske Bank A S acquired a new stake in shares of GE Aerospace during the third quarter worth $189,490,000. Finally, Nordea Investment Management AB raised its holdings in shares of GE Aerospace by 648.2% during the third quarter. Nordea Investment Management AB now owns 600,111 shares of the company’s stock worth $178,737,000 after acquiring an additional 519,901 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 74.77% of the company’s stock.
GE Aerospace Stock Up 2.1%
Shares of GE Aerospace stock opened at $304.66 on Friday. The business’s 50 day simple moving average is $311.62 and its 200 day simple moving average is $307.09. GE Aerospace has a 52-week low of $176.02 and a 52-week high of $348.48. The firm has a market cap of $319.53 billion, a PE 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 quick ratio of 0.74 and a current ratio of 1.04.
GE Aerospace Increases Dividend
The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, April 27th. Investors of record on Monday, March 9th will be given a $0.47 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, March 9th. This represents a $1.88 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.6%. This is a boost from GE Aerospace’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.36. GE Aerospace’s payout ratio is 23.10%.
Key Headlines 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?
Analysts Set New Price Targets
GE has been the topic of several research reports. Morgan Stanley started coverage on shares of GE Aerospace in a research report on Friday, February 20th. They issued an “overweight” rating and a $425.00 price objective on the stock. Zacks Research cut GE Aerospace from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, March 24th. BNP Paribas Exane lowered their target price on GE Aerospace from $305.00 to $290.00 and set an “underperform” rating for the company in a report on Friday, January 23rd. Daiwa Securities Group began coverage on GE Aerospace in a report on Tuesday, March 31st. They set a “neutral” rating and a $301.00 target price for the company. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group increased their target price on GE Aerospace from $338.00 to $350.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, January 23rd. One investment 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 has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $350.88.
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Insider Activity at GE Aerospace
In related news, SVP Amy L. Gowder sold 4,000 shares of GE Aerospace stock in a transaction that occurred 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. This trade represents a 19.48% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, SVP Russell Stokes sold 30,363 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, January 30th. The shares were sold at an average price of $306.47, for a total value of $9,305,348.61. Following the completion of the transaction, the senior vice president owned 150,434 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $46,103,507.98. This represents a 16.79% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last quarter, insiders have sold 37,398 shares of company stock valued at $11,455,491. 0.19% of the stock is owned by insiders.
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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