Optiver Holding B.V. Grows Stock Holdings in GE Aerospace $GE

Optiver Holding B.V. boosted its holdings in shares of GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) by 2,245.0% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 7,340 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 7,027 shares during the quarter. Optiver Holding B.V.’s holdings in GE Aerospace were worth $2,083,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other institutional investors have also bought and sold shares of the company. High Falls Advisors Inc raised its position in shares of GE Aerospace by 3.0% during 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 in the last quarter. Montz Harcus Wealth Management LLC lifted its holdings in shares of GE Aerospace by 3.6% in the 4th quarter. Montz Harcus Wealth Management LLC now owns 947 shares of the company’s stock valued at $292,000 after acquiring an additional 33 shares during the last quarter. Darwin Wealth Management LLC grew its position in GE Aerospace by 2.0% in 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 in the last quarter. LRI Investments LLC grew its position in GE Aerospace by 1.4% in 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 in the last quarter. Finally, Saxon Interests Inc. increased its stake in GE Aerospace by 2.5% during the fourth quarter. Saxon Interests Inc. now owns 1,351 shares of the company’s stock worth $416,000 after acquiring an additional 33 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 74.77% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research firms have recently issued reports on GE. Jefferies Financial Group raised their price objective on GE Aerospace from $365.00 to $455.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 2nd. Wall Street Zen lowered GE Aerospace from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, April 27th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their price target on GE Aerospace from $335.00 to $400.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Monday, July 20th. Morgan Stanley dropped their price objective on shares of GE Aerospace from $425.00 to $400.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, April 22nd. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company reiterated an “overweight” rating and set a $390.00 price objective on shares of GE Aerospace in a research report on Monday, July 20th. Sixteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, two have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $390.59.

Insider Buying and Selling at GE Aerospace

In other news, SVP Mohamed Ali sold 8,096 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, July 24th. The shares were sold at an average price of $353.71, for a total transaction of $2,863,636.16. Following the transaction, the senior vice president owned 20,666 shares in the company, valued at $7,309,770.86. This represents a 28.15% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. Insiders own 0.19% of the company’s stock.

GE Aerospace Stock Up 1.8%

Shares of NYSE:GE opened at $361.40 on Friday. GE Aerospace has a 52-week low of $261.71 and a 52-week high of $382.97. The stock has a market cap of $374.98 billion, a P/E ratio of 42.57, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.63 and a beta of 1.35. The business’s 50 day moving average is $347.87 and its 200 day moving average is $320.94. The company has a quick ratio of 0.67, a current ratio of 0.98 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.96.

GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, July 16th. The company reported $2.02 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates 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 during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $11.87 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $1.66 EPS. GE Aerospace’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. Sell-side analysts predict that GE Aerospace will post 7.91 EPS for the current year.

GE Aerospace Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, July 27th. Stockholders of record on Monday, July 6th were paid a dividend of $0.47 per share. The ex-dividend date was Monday, July 6th. This represents a $1.88 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.5%. GE Aerospace’s payout ratio is presently 22.14%.

Key Stories Impacting GE Aerospace

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

• Positive Sentiment: GE Aerospace is favored over Northrop Grumman by analysts citing stronger expected growth, market-share gains and momentum in commercial aircraft engines. The comparison supports the bullish outlook, although GE trades at a higher valuation. GE vs. Northrop: Which Aerospace & Defense Stock Should You Bet On?
• Positive Sentiment: Technical investors are supporting the stock after it rebounded from key support and moved firmly into a buy zone. The shares have posted gains for the year despite periodic volatility following earnings. IBD Stock Of The Day: GE Aerospace Rises In Buy Zone After Earnings Letdown
• Positive Sentiment: GE Aerospace also highlighted a historic hybrid-electric flight at the Farnborough International Airshow, reinforcing its longer-term positioning in next-generation aviation technology. GE Aerospace celebrates historic hybrid electric flight at FIA
• Neutral Sentiment: The average brokerage recommendation remains equivalent to a Buy, but the report cautions that broadly optimistic analyst ratings may have limited predictive value and should not be viewed as a standalone reason to purchase GE. Brokers Suggest Investing in GE: Read This Before Placing a Bet
• Neutral Sentiment: GE is challenging the tax assessment on its Niskayuna research facility. The dispute could affect local tax costs, but no material financial impact was identified. GE challenges tax assessment for Niskayuna research facility
• Negative Sentiment: Reports of insider selling created a near-term overhang and contributed to a reported decline in the stock, potentially raising concerns about insider confidence even though the sale may have been routine. GE Aerospace Stock Price Down 3.5% After Insider Selling

About GE Aerospace

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.