GE Aerospace $GE Shares Sold by Erste Asset Management GmbH

Erste Asset Management GmbH lessened its holdings in GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) by 72.9% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 9,074 shares of the company’s stock after selling 24,436 shares during the period. Erste Asset Management GmbH’s holdings in GE Aerospace were worth $2,666,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in the business. Bare Financial Services Inc lifted its stake in shares of GE Aerospace by 81.1% during the second quarter. Bare Financial Services Inc now owns 96 shares of the company’s stock worth $25,000 after purchasing an additional 43 shares in the last quarter. REAP Financial Group LLC acquired a new stake in shares of GE Aerospace in the third quarter valued at about $25,000. Marquette Asset Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of GE Aerospace during the 3rd quarter valued at about $26,000. Lavaca Capital LLC lifted its position in GE Aerospace by 1,666.7% during the 2nd quarter. Lavaca Capital LLC now owns 106 shares of the company’s stock worth $27,000 after acquiring an additional 100 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Barnes Dennig Private Wealth Management LLC lifted its position in GE Aerospace by 147.2% during the 3rd quarter. Barnes Dennig Private Wealth Management LLC now owns 89 shares of the company’s stock worth $27,000 after acquiring an additional 53 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 74.77% of the company’s stock.

GE Aerospace Trading Up 0.2%

GE Aerospace stock opened at $341.55 on Friday. GE Aerospace has a 1 year low of $159.36 and a 1 year high of $348.48. The firm’s 50-day moving average is $317.81 and its 200-day moving average is $301.58. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.00, a quick ratio of 0.74 and a current ratio of 1.04. The company has a market cap of $358.22 billion, a P/E ratio of 41.96, a PEG ratio of 3.16 and a beta of 1.40.

GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, January 22nd. The company reported $1.57 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.43 by $0.14. GE Aerospace had a net margin of 18.98% and a return on equity of 35.52%. The business had revenue of $11.90 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $11.27 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $1.32 EPS. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 17.6% compared to the same quarter last year. GE Aerospace has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.100-7.400 EPS. On average, equities analysts expect that GE Aerospace will post 5.4 earnings per share for the current year.

GE Aerospace Increases Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, April 27th. Stockholders of record on Monday, March 9th will be given a dividend of $0.47 per share. This represents a $1.88 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.6%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, March 9th. This is a positive change from GE Aerospace’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.36. GE Aerospace’s payout ratio is currently 17.69%.

Key Stories Impacting GE Aerospace

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 beat and forward guidance: GE Aerospace reported EPS and revenue above expectations and set FY2026 guidance of $7.10–$7.40, reinforcing growth and margin outlook for the next year.
• Positive Sentiment: AI/data partnership with Palantir to support USAF training-fleet readiness — strengthens digital analytics for engine health and could improve aftermarket services and contract wins. GE Aerospace Partners With Palantir on AI Jet Engine Contract
• Positive Sentiment: Won first digital TrueChoice Defense deal for the J85 engine — a foothold for digital aftermarket solutions in military engines that can scale to other platforms. GE wins first digital TrueChoice Defense deal for J85 engine
• Positive Sentiment: Aftermarket/MRO expansion: Coverage highlights GE’s >$1B investments to scale MRO capacity as LEAP deliveries and shop visits rise — supports higher recurring aftermarket revenue and margins. Can GE’s Growth Investments Create Long-Term Value for Investors?
• Positive Sentiment: Market momentum/coverage: Recent pieces note GE stock reaching new highs and being in buy zones after recovery from a sell-off — positive technical and sentiment signal for momentum investors. GE Stock Jets To A New High. A Natural Gas Name Joins It.
• Positive Sentiment: Industry tailwinds: A new additive manufacturing industry report cites expanding use of metal/polymer 3D printing across aerospace and names GE Aerospace among key adopters — potential cost and supply-chain advantages. AM Applications (Metal and Polymer Parts) Industry Research Report 2025-2034
• Neutral Sentiment: GE expands use of Aireon space-based ADS‑B data — operational improvement for traffic/flight monitoring; helpful but incremental to near-term financials. Press Release: GE expands use of Aireon’s space-based ADS-B data
• Neutral Sentiment: Recruiting/PR: Military Officer Leadership Program and facility “behind the scenes” coverage improve talent pipeline and brand but have limited immediate financial impact. Military Officer Leadership Program though GE Aerospace Behind the scenes of GE Aerospace facility
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation/questions: Commentary in Forbes asks whether the rally makes GE too expensive for new buyers — raises short-term risk if growth or margin execution slips. GE Stock Is Soaring—Is It Too Late To Jump In?
• Negative Sentiment: Macro/market skepticism: Broader warnings about AI-driven market froth (Michael Burry commentary) can pressure high‑multiple industrials if risk appetite falls. ‘Big Short’ Investor Michael Burry Draws Parallel Between Nvidia and This 1920s Era Hot Stock

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several analysts have issued reports on GE shares. Morgan Stanley began 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 for the company. Citigroup reissued a “buy” rating and set a $380.00 price objective (up from $378.00) on shares of GE Aerospace in a report on Friday, January 23rd. Susquehanna reissued a “positive” rating and issued a $380.00 target price on shares of GE Aerospace in a research report on Thursday, January 15th. Zacks Research raised shares of GE Aerospace from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, January 27th. Finally, UBS Group set a $374.00 price target on GE Aerospace and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, January 23rd. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have assigned a Buy rating, one has given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $329.29.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, SVP Amy L. Gowder sold 4,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Monday, February 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $305.73, for a total transaction of $1,222,920.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the senior vice president directly owned 16,535 shares in the company, valued at $5,055,245.55. This represents a 19.48% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, VP Robert M. Giglietti sold 3,035 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Friday, January 30th. The shares were 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 owned 10,583 shares in the company, valued at $3,233,212.33. The trade was a 22.29% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last 90 days, insiders have sold 37,398 shares of company stock valued at $11,455,491. Insiders own 0.21% of the company’s stock.

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.