California Public Employees Retirement System Sells 72,171 Shares of GE Aerospace $GE

California Public Employees Retirement System reduced its stake in shares of GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) by 3.5% during the 1st quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The firm owned 1,987,484 shares of the company’s stock after selling 72,171 shares during the quarter. California Public Employees Retirement System’s holdings in GE Aerospace were worth $563,988,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the stock. High Falls Advisors Inc boosted its position in GE Aerospace by 3.0% in the 4th quarter. High Falls Advisors Inc now owns 1,069 shares of the company’s stock valued at $329,000 after buying an additional 31 shares during the last quarter. Wolff Wiese Magana LLC increased its stake in shares of GE Aerospace by 1.0% in the 4th 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. Montz Harcus Wealth Management LLC raised its position in shares of 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 acquiring an additional 33 shares during the last quarter. Darwin Wealth Management LLC raised its position in shares of GE Aerospace by 2.0% during the fourth quarter. Darwin Wealth Management LLC now owns 1,699 shares of the company’s stock worth $523,000 after acquiring an additional 33 shares during the last quarter. Finally, LRI Investments LLC raised its position in shares of 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 acquiring an additional 33 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 74.77% of the company’s stock.

GE Aerospace Stock Performance

GE stock opened at $348.58 on Friday. The business’s fifty day moving average is $336.31 and its 200-day moving average is $318.52. The company has a quick ratio of 0.70, a current ratio of 0.98 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.96. The company has a market cap of $363.69 billion, a P/E ratio of 41.06, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.96 and a beta of 1.35. GE Aerospace has a twelve month low of $254.66 and a twelve month high of $382.97.

GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July 16th. The company reported $2.02 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.86 by $0.16. GE Aerospace had a return on equity of 40.56% and a net margin of 17.72%.The business had revenue of $12.63 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $11.87 billion. During the same period last year, the company earned $1.66 EPS. The firm’s revenue was up 21.1% on a year-over-year basis. GE Aerospace has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.650-7.850 EPS. Equities research analysts forecast that GE Aerospace will post 7.75 EPS for the current year.

GE Aerospace Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, July 27th. Shareholders of record on Monday, July 6th will be issued a dividend of $0.47 per share. The ex-dividend date is Monday, July 6th. This represents a $1.88 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.5%. GE Aerospace’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 23.15%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research firms recently issued reports on GE. Zacks Research cut GE Aerospace from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, March 24th. Royal Bank Of Canada reissued an “outperform” rating and set a $400.00 price objective (up from $355.00) on shares of GE Aerospace in a report on Wednesday. BNP Paribas Exane dropped their price objective on GE Aerospace from $300.00 to $270.00 and set an “underperform” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, May 14th. Susquehanna restated a “positive” rating and set a $430.00 target price (up from $380.00) on shares of GE Aerospace in a research report on Thursday, July 9th. Finally, Wall Street Zen lowered shares of GE Aerospace from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, April 27th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have given a Buy rating, two have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, GE Aerospace currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $370.33.

More GE Aerospace News

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

• Positive Sentiment: GE Aerospace beat Q2 estimates, posting $2.02 EPS on $12.63 billion in revenue, and raised its FY 2026 outlook to $7.65-$7.85 EPS, signaling stronger profit, cash flow, and demand momentum. Article: GE Aerospace lifts 2026 forecast as airlines keep up maintenance spending
• Positive Sentiment: Several reports highlighted resilient commercial services and maintenance demand, which supports the company’s longer-term earnings power and helped analysts say the stock may still have room to run. Article: GE Q2 Earnings Call Points to a Higher 2026 Ceiling
• Positive Sentiment: UBS raised its price target on GE Aerospace to $435 and reiterated a buy rating, reinforcing the view that fundamentals remain strong after earnings.
• Positive Sentiment: The CFM LEAP 1B durability kit was approved, a product and aftermarket development that may help support future engine service revenue. Article: GE Aerospace Says CFM Leap 1B Durability Kit Approved
• Neutral Sentiment: CEO Larry Culp said there are “no victory laps,” suggesting management sees execution and supply chain issues as the main challenge even after a record quarter. Article: GE Aerospace Has a Record Quarter. Larry Culp Says ‘No Victory Laps’
• Neutral Sentiment: Some coverage noted that backlog remains huge, but slowing order growth and ongoing delivery constraints are tempering enthusiasm and keeping valuation concerns in focus. Article: GE boosts profit outlook but stock falls as booming order growth cools
• Negative Sentiment: The stock is under pressure because investors appear to be taking profits after a strong run and are worried the valuation is already rich, even with the improved guidance. Article: GE Aerospace Q2 earnings top estimates as commercial services drive growth

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.