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GE·GE Aerospace

$303.54
-5.85 (-1.89%)
After Hours
High
$309.60
Open
$305.51
Market Cap
320.17B
52W High
$388.84
Low
$302.98
P. Close
$303.54
P/E
35.69
52W Low
$268.91
Fwd P/E
33.61
DailyIQ Est.
$407.69
Inst. Ownership
40.2%
Short Interest
1.49%
Days to Cover
4.2
Technical Score (1D)
14
BEARISH
News Sentiment
55
BULLISH
On Oct 6, GE Vernova shares rose sharply as capital spending for artificial intelligence infrastructure and defense projects accelerated demand for power systems and data center construction. The company benefited from increased orders for electrical grid equipment and backup generation needed to support large computing clusters. The rise in GE Vernova stock mirrored broader gains in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite, which reached new all‑time highs that day. The move underscored the growing importance of industrial suppliers in enabling technology adoption.
LOW TARGET
$347 +14.3%
2 analysts
MEAN TARGET
$397 +30.7%
12 analysts
HIGH TARGET
$450 +48.2%
19 analysts
PRICE RANGE
$347.00 - $450.00
SB / B / H / S / SS
9/19/3/1/1
DAILYIQ EST.
$407.69 (+34.3%)
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Exchange
NYQ
Country
United States
Symbol
GE
Description
GE Aerospace, a division of General Electric Company, is a global leader in the aerospace industry, specializing in the design, manufacturing, and servicing of aircraft engines and related components. The company's core business is divided into two primary segments: Commercial Engines & Services and Defense & Propulsion Technologies. The Commercial Engines & Services segment focuses on jet engines for commercial airframes, business aviation, and aeroderivative applications, providing comprehensive maintenance, repair, and overhaul services, as well as spare parts. The Defense & Propulsion Technologies segment serves government, military, and commercial airframers with jet engines, avionics, power systems, and specialized components. With a global presence spanning the Americas, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, GE Aerospace leverages its expertise to support a diverse range of aircraft needs.
Bought (1Y)
0 shares
$0
Sold (1Y)
19,855 shares
$7.2M
BUSH WESLEY G-
Award/Grant120 shares2026-09-30
Althoff Judson-
Award/Grant35 shares2026-09-30
Bazin Sebastien-
Award/Grant117 shares2026-09-30
Giglietti Robert M.Vice President
Option Exercise10,242 shares2026-08-11
Giglietti Robert M.Vice President
Sell4,898 shares2026-08-11
81/ 100
Bullish
Overall: Bullish
✓Revenue growing year over year
✓Positive net margin
✓Positive operating cash flow
Net Margin
19.0%
Revenue CAGR
-7.1%
Current Ratio
1.04x
Debt / Equity
1.19x
Return on Equity
46.6%
Earnings Summary
General Electric’s Aerospace division operates as a global leader in aircraft engine design, manufacturing, and servicing, serving both commercial and defense markets. In the most recent quarter, Q2 2026, the company reported earnings per share of $2.02 versus an estimate of $1.94, and revenue of $12.634 billion against an estimate of $12.213 billion, marking a 3.4% revenue increase from Q1 2026 and a 2.4% EPS gain, continuing a trend of consistent upside beats over the past four quarters. Historically, GE Aerospace has posted year‑over‑year revenue growth of roughly 4–5% each quarter, with EPS rising from $1.32 in Q4 2024 to $2.02 in Q2 2026, reflecting steady profitability expansion; the company has consistently outperformed analyst expectations in both earnings and revenue for the last six quarters. Recent news highlights include a surge of large engine orders and service agreements in the first half of 2026, such as GEnx contracts from United and Delta and LEAP orders from American and Copa, alongside a long‑term materials deal with Ryanair for 2,000 engines, underscoring robust demand for its commercial propulsion products.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$1.34$1.53$1.73$1.92$2.11Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$1.99 - -
Q2'26$1.94$2.02+3.9%
Q1'26$1.81$1.86+3.0%
Q4'25$1.47$1.57+6.9%
Q3'25$1.47$1.66+13.0%
Q2'25$1.43$1.66+16.0%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$9.7B$10.7B$11.7B$12.7B$13.6BQ2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$13.2B - -
Q2'26$12.2B$12.6B+3.4%
Q1'26$11.6B$11.6B-0.2%
Q4'25$11.5B$11.9B+3.0%
Q3'25 - $11.3B -
Q2'25 - $10.2B -

Market Data

GE Stock Snapshot

BEARISH14/100
$303.55+$0.01 (0.0%)
Market cap
320.17B
P/E ratio
35.7
Day range
$302.98 – $309.60
News sentiment
55/100 · Neutral
Analyst target
$396.81 (+30.7%)
Consensus
Buy · 33 analysts
52-week range+12.9% off low · -21.9% from high
$268.91$388.84
Price $303.55 DailyIQ Est. $407.69

Momentum has rolled over on GE Aerospace, which is what drives the bearish read. Coverage is deep enough that new information gets priced quickly, so surprises tend to be macro rather than fundamental.

Reverse DCF

What growth is priced into GE?

RICH

At today's price, GE Aerospace needs to grow free cash flow about 38.4% a year for the next 10 years to justify its valuation at a 10.62% cost of capital. Over its actual history it has compounded free cash flow at -13.8% a year, so the market is asking for 52.3 percentage points above its own delivered rate. On that basis GE looks priced above what its own growth record supports.

Implied FCF growth
38.4%
Historical FCF CAGR
-13.8%
Growth gap
+52.3 pts
Verdict
RICH
Discount rate (WACC)
10.62%
Beta
1.13

Behaviour On Record

What GE's own history says about today's numbers

Realized volatility (21d)
22.9% 40th pct
Below its peak
-19.7%
vs 200-day average
-5.5%
Up days (1y)
51%

GE Aerospace is currently running 22.9% annualised volatility over the last 21 sessions. Measured against GE's own 13 years of daily returns rather than a market-wide average, that is the 40th percentile — on the quiet side for this stock, against a typical reading of 26.6%. The distinction matters because a number that looks calm for one stock is turbulent for another, and the absolute figure on its own tells you neither.

GE is trading -19.7% below its running peak. Across 12 full years on file, its median worst-drawdown-in-a-year was -21.6%, and the deepest was -64.7% in 2018. The current pullback is therefore shallower than what this stock gives back in a typical year, which is context worth having before treating it as a dislocation.

Price sits -5.5% from its 200-day moving average. Against every other day in its history, that gap ranks at the 30th percentile — a narrower gap than it typically runs. Over the past year GE closed higher on 51% of sessions, and it is currently 4 sessions into a falling streak.

On October specifically: over 13 years of records, GE finished the month higher 7 of 13 times, with a median return of +2.4% and an average of +3.1%. Its strongest month historically has been February at +3.4% on average, its weakest March at -2.2%. Seasonality is a weak signal on its own — a decade is a small sample and regimes change — but it is a real distribution rather than a rule of thumb.

Overnight risk is measurable too: GE has opened more than 2% away from the prior close in 43 of 3,267 sessions (1.3% of the time), with the largest gaps running +9.8% and -6.3%. For anyone holding through an event, that rate is a better guide to overnight exposure than the intraday range.

Across the last 3 dated reports on file, GE moved an average of 2.2% in the session after earnings, closing higher 1 of those 3 times, with a median move of -1.4% and a largest of -4.9%.

All figures computed from 3,268 daily closes between 2013-10-07 and 2026-10-05, split-adjusted, recomputed daily. Percentiles are against GE's own 13-year history, not a peer group or index.

Sector Rotation

Is money rotating into or out of GE's sector?

GE Aerospace sits in the Industrials sector, currently ranked 8th of 12 GICS sectors by relative-strength rotation score (improving). Within its narrower Aerospace & Defense industry group, GE ranks 12th of 15 tracked industries, lagging.

Sector rank
#8 of 12
Sector state
Improving
Sector rotation score
9
Industry rank
#12 of 15

Options Market

What is the options market pricing for GE?

CallsPuts

For GE Aerospace's nearest expiry (2026-10-09, 2 days out), open interest is call-heavy, a bullish tilt (put/call ratio of 0.72), with at-the-money implied volatility around 30.9%. The options market is pricing roughly a ±2.1% move by that expiry — a range of about $306.57–$319.83.

Put/call ratio (2026-10-09)
0.72
ATM implied volatility
30.9%
Total open interest
8,430
Expected move by 2026-10-09
±2.1% ($306.57–$319.83)

Analyst Rating Changes

Are analysts turning bullish or bearish on GE?

Wells Fargo most recently reiterated its rating on GE Aerospace to Overweight on Sep 30, 2026 with a price target of $380 (from $390). Over the last 90 days, coverage has run 0 upgrades against 0 downgrades, a net mixed lean.

Latest action
Wells Fargo — Overweight
90-day upgrades
0
90-day downgrades
0
Net rating momentum
0
DateFirmActionRatingPrice target
Sep 30, 2026Wells FargoMaintainedOverweight$390 → $380
Sep 23, 2026JefferiesMaintainedBuy$455 → $435
Jul 23, 2026BernsteinMaintainedOutperform$405 → $421
Jul 20, 2026JP MorganMaintainedOverweight$335 → $400
Jul 17, 2026RBC CapitalReiteratedOutperform$400
Jul 17, 2026UBSMaintainedBuy$426 → $435
Jul 15, 2026RBC CapitalMaintainedOutperform$355 → $400
Jul 13, 2026TD CowenMaintainedBuy$330 → $380
Jul 9, 2026SusquehannaMaintainedPositive$380 → $430
Jul 2, 2026JefferiesMaintainedBuy$365 → $455
Jul 1, 2026CitigroupMaintainedBuy$353 → $431
May 27, 2026Seaport GlobalInitiatedBuy$375

GE Competitive Positioning

GE Aerospace (GE) is tracked alongside these names in Aerospace & Defense on DailyIQ — ranked by market cap, with today's move alongside.

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News Sentiment Analysis

Sentiment gathered from recent headlines

55/100
Strong NegativeNeutralStrong Positive
MODERATELY BULLISH

Recent News Coverage

Most recent articles, ranked by recency (click to expand).

10+ articles
What did this article say?
GE Vernova shares climbed sharply on Oct 6 as capital spending for artificial intelligence infrastructure and defense projects accelerated demand for power systems and data center construction. The company benefited from increased orders for electrical grid equipment and backup generation needed to support large computing clusters. The rise in GE Vernova stock mirrored broader gains in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite, which reached new all‑time highs that day. The move underscored the growing importance of industrial suppliers in enabling technology adoption.
What did this article say?
BNP Paribas reduced its price target for GE Aerospace from $350 to $305, reflecting a more cautious outlook. The bank maintained an Underperform rating, signaling that it expects the company to lag behind peers. The downgrade suggests concerns about GE Aerospace’s growth prospects and competitive position in the aerospace sector. Analysts noted that the new target still aligns with a moderate valuation relative to the broader market. The move may influence investor sentiment and trading activity in GE shares.
What did this article say?
The article lists three U.S. aerospace and defense companies with market caps above $153 billion, highlighting General Electric (GE) as a key player. GE’s aerospace division, GE Aerospace, contributes roughly $37.7 billion from commercial engines and services, $11.5 billion from defense propulsion, and $1.4 billion from other activities. The piece notes that GE’s jet engines and long‑term contracts position it favorably amid rising oil supply concerns and increased demand for aircraft and defense systems.
What did this article say?
GE Aerospace closed at $306.34, down 1.04% on the day, lagging the S&P 500’s 0.66% gain. The stock has fallen 8.18% over the past month, trailing the Aerospace sector’s 6.63% decline. Investors are focused on the company’s upcoming earnings release on October 20, 2026, where analysts expect EPS of $2.01 and revenue of $12.66 billion for the quarter. Year‑to‑date guidance projects earnings of $7.91 per share and revenue of $50.56 billion, up 24.18% and 19.46% respectively from the prior year.
What did this article say?
GE Aerospace announced several large engine orders and service agreements in the first half of 2026, including GEnx contracts from United and Delta for Boeing 787s and LEAP orders from American and Copa for narrowbody fleets. The company also secured up to 120 LEAP‑1B engines for Copa’s expanding 737 MAX lineup and a long‑term materials deal for Ryanair’s fleet of CFM56 and LEAP engines. These commitments reinforce the accelerating demand for GE’s commercial engines and propellant services, supporting continued growth momentum in the propulsions segment.
What did this article say?
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions and GE Aerospace achieved a key milestone by successfully igniting the GEK800 (now F143) turbofan cruise missile propulsion system, confirming its design and readiness for integration into long‑range strike platforms. The test validated the engine’s architecture, supporting the transition from development to large‑volume production. This progress positions GE Aerospace as a critical contributor to Kratos’ expanding defense portfolio and may enhance GE’s reputation as a reliable propulsion supplier. The milestone is likely to strengthen investor confidence in GE Aerospace’s growth prospects within the defense sector.
What did this article say?
GE Aerospace management altered its key revenue narrative between fiscal Q2 2025 and Q2 2026 calls, moving from a services‑centric focus to emphasizing the size of its engine fleet. The company now highlights an 80,000‑engine fleet as its primary strength, downplaying the previously highlighted 70% recurring services revenue. This shift may signal a strategic pivot or a response to changing market dynamics, but it does not indicate a material financial hit or upside. The company remains priced at 36.2 times earnings, well above the S&P 500 average, suggesting investors are still valuing it on growth expectations. The change in messaging could affect how analysts and investors assess GE Aerospace’s future profitability and risk profile.
What did this article say?
GE Aerospace demonstrated a 19% net margin and generated $7.3 billion in free cash flow, contrasting sharply with SpaceX’s $14 billion cash burn. The company’s extensive installed base of over 70,000 aircraft engines supports a steady stream of high‑margin services and parts revenue. GE’s focus on commercial, military, and business aviation positions it to benefit from long‑term air‑travel growth. The comparison highlights GE’s financial stability and profitability relative to SpaceX’s growth‑stage spending.
What did this article say?
Rami Qasem, a former senior executive at General Electric, was appointed to the board of KBR effective October 1, 2026. Qasem brings nearly three decades of experience in energy, technology, and industrial sectors, having led multiple companies including Baker Hughes and APEX Industrial Services. The appointment is a routine corporate governance move for KBR and does not alter GE’s operations or financial outlook. No immediate strategic or financial implications for GE were identified.
What did this article say?
GE Aerospace has become a focal point for investors, with Zacks.com users closely monitoring its performance. The stock has declined 5.2% in the past month, lagging behind the broader S&P 500 and the Aerospace-Defense sector, which fell 9.5%. Analysts emphasize that earnings estimate revisions will likely dominate future price movements, as the company’s valuation hinges on projected earnings streams. No immediate catalysts or material events have been identified, leaving the outlook largely unchanged.

Technical Analysis

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Institutional & Hedge Fund Ownership
25 tracked managers · $148.41B combined position · 10 adding, 12 trimming, 3 unchanged (latest 13F filings)
ManagerTrendShares Held% of Co.Position ValueFiled
BlackRock, Inc.▼ Sell89,158,6268.46%$33.32B2026-08-07
Vanguard Group Inc▲ Buy92,731,5418.80%$28.56B2026-01-29
FMR LLC (Fidelity)▼ Sell49,021,4004.65%$18.32B2026-08-13
Capital Research Global Investors▼ Sell30,942,7082.94%$11.56B2026-08-12
JPMorgan Chase & Co▲ Buy16,434,8801.56%$6.14B2026-08-12
Capital World Investors▲ Buy15,684,5721.49%$5.86B2026-08-12
Morgan Stanley▲ Buy14,612,9341.39%$5.46B2026-08-13
Norges Bank▼ Sell13,691,5961.30%$5.12B2026-08-12
Fisher Asset Management, LLC▲ Buy11,588,0471.10%$4.33B2026-08-04
Goldman Sachs Group Inc▼ Sell10,647,3831.01%$3.98B2026-08-14
Northern Trust Corp▼ Sell10,150,8360.96%$3.79B2026-08-13
Invesco Ltd.▼ Sell8,363,0970.79%$3.13B2026-08-14
Bank of America Corp▲ Buy7,765,5640.74%$2.90B2026-08-14
Wells Fargo & Company▲ Buy6,870,8840.65%$2.57B2026-08-14
Wellington Management Group LLP▲ Buy6,797,9350.65%$2.54B2026-08-14
Susquehanna International Group, LLP▼ Sell4,879,4140.46%$1.82B2026-08-14
AllianceBernstein L.P.▲ Buy5,846,9970.55%$1.66B2026-08-14
Trian Fund Management, L.P.• Hold4,030,7650.38%$1.51B2026-08-12
AQR Capital Management LLC▼ Sell3,740,8150.36%$1.40B2026-08-14
Citadel Advisors LLC• Hold3,183,9730.30%$1.19B2026-09-02
Citigroup Inc▼ Sell2,789,5430.26%$1.04B2026-08-03
Janus Henderson Group plc• Hold3,263,6210.31%$926.11M2026-05-18
Artisan Partners Limited Partnership▲ Buy1,467,2870.14%$548.37M2026-08-13
D. E. Shaw & Co., Inc.▼ Sell1,061,5940.10%$396.75M2026-08-14
Adage Capital Partners GP, L.L.C.▼ Sell881,6630.08%$329.50M2026-08-14
Q2 2026 flow:20.56M sh bought ($7.59B)13.17M sh sold ($4.92B)net +7.39M sh (+$2.66B)
Congressional Trading Activity
25 disclosed trades · ~$523.5K est. traded value · 10 buys, 15 sells
MemberChamberStateTypeAmountTradedFiled
Laurel LeeHouseFL15▼ Sell$1K - $15K2026-06-162026-07-19
Matthew Robert Van EppsHouseTN07▼ Sell$1K - $15K2026-06-162026-06-17
Jared MoskowitzHouseFL23▲ Buy$1K - $15K2026-03-312026-04-30
Alan ArmstrongSenateOK▲ Buy$15K - $50K2026-03-272026-07-21
Maria Elvira SalazarHouseFL27▲ Buy$1K - $15K2026-03-242026-04-21
Jared MoskowitzHouseFL23▲ Buy$1K - $15K2026-03-232026-04-30
Austin ScottHouseGA08▼ Sell$1K - $15K2026-02-172026-03-12
Gilbert CisnerosHouseCA31▼ Sell$15K - $50K2026-02-102026-03-09
Gilbert CisnerosHouseCA31▲ Buy$15K - $50K2026-01-092026-02-13
Valerie HoyleHouseOR04▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-09-232025-10-10
John BoozmanSenateAR▲ Buy$1K - $15K2025-07-312025-08-06
Austin ScottHouseGA08▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-06-162025-08-13
Austin ScottHouseGA08▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-05-232025-08-13
Rob BresnahanHousePA08▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-05-152025-06-09
Jefferson ShreveHouseIN06▼ Sell$50K - $100K2025-05-122025-06-22
Jefferson ShreveHouseIN06▲ Buy$50K - $100K2025-05-082025-06-22
Jefferson ShreveHouseIN06▼ Sell$15K - $50K2025-04-072025-05-08
Austin ScottHouseGA08▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-03-042025-08-13
Jefferson ShreveHouseIN06▲ Buy$50K - $100K2025-02-242025-03-09
Austin ScottHouseGA08▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-01-132025-08-13
Shelley Moore CapitoSenateWV▲ Buy$1K - $15K2024-12-272025-01-06
Austin ScottHouseGA08▼ Sell$1K - $15K2024-12-132025-08-13
Valerie HoyleHouseOR04▲ Buy$1K - $15K2024-10-292025-09-12
Tommy TubervilleSenateAL▼ Sell$15K - $50K2021-10-182021-11-10
Ron WydenSenateOR▼ Sell$1K - $15K2020-05-072020-06-04