AIA Group Ltd Sells 5,235 Shares of GE Aerospace $GE

Key Points

• AIA Group cut its GE Aerospace stake by 8.9%, selling 5,235 shares in the third quarter; it retained 53,800 shares valued at about $16.8 million.
• GE Aerospace beat quarterly estimates, reporting EPS of $2.25 versus $2.01 expected and revenue of $13.29 billion versus $12.88 billion expected. Revenue rose 24.7% year over year.
• Analysts maintain a “Moderate Buy” consensus, with a $373.45 average price target; 16 analysts rate the stock Buy, three Hold and one Sell.

AIA Group Ltd lowered its holdings in shares of GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE - Free Report) by 8.9% in the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 53,800 shares of the company's stock after selling 5,235 shares during the period. AIA Group Ltd's holdings in GE Aerospace were worth $16,801,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

Several other large investors have also bought and sold shares of the business. Susquehanna Fundamental Investments LLC raised its holdings in shares of GE Aerospace by 261.0% in the second quarter. Susquehanna Fundamental Investments LLC now owns 213,603 shares of the company's stock valued at $79,830,000 after purchasing an additional 154,429 shares during the last quarter. Christensen King & Associates Investment Services Inc. purchased a new position in GE Aerospace during the third quarter worth about $4,934,000. HWG Holdings LP boosted its holdings in GE Aerospace by 54.7% during the third quarter. HWG Holdings LP now owns 15,640 shares of the company's stock worth $4,884,000 after purchasing an additional 5,531 shares during the last quarter. Clough Capital Partners L P grew its position in GE Aerospace by 37.1% in the 1st quarter. Clough Capital Partners L P now owns 70,535 shares of the company's stock worth $20,016,000 after purchasing an additional 19,105 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Ascentis Independent Advisors grew its position in GE Aerospace by 207.3% in the 1st quarter. Ascentis Independent Advisors now owns 4,317 shares of the company's stock worth $1,225,000 after purchasing an additional 2,912 shares in the last quarter. 74.77% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

GE Aerospace Trading Up 1.4%

Shares of GE opened at $320.27 on Wednesday. GE Aerospace has a fifty-two week low of $268.91 and a fifty-two week high of $388.84. The business has a 50-day moving average of $316.27 and a 200 day moving average of $323.07. The firm has a market cap of $330.95 billion, a P/E ratio of 36.94, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.15 and a beta of 1.43. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.96, a quick ratio of 0.68 and a current ratio of 0.98.

GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE - Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, October 20th. The company reported $2.25 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $2.01 by $0.24. The company had revenue of $13.29 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $12.88 billion. GE Aerospace had a net margin of 17.31% and a return on equity of 44.43%. GE Aerospace's revenue was up 24.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $1.66 EPS. As a group, research analysts forecast that GE Aerospace will post 8.16 EPS for the current year.

GE Aerospace Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, October 26th. Investors of record on Monday, October 5th were paid a $0.47 dividend. This represents a $1.88 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.6%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, October 5th. GE Aerospace's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 21.68%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

GE has been the topic of several recent analyst reports. Wells Fargo & Company dropped their target price on shares of GE Aerospace from $390.00 to $380.00 and set an "overweight" rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, September 30th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reduced their target price on GE Aerospace from $400.00 to $375.00 and set an "overweight" rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, October 21st. Melius Research set a $350.00 price target on GE Aerospace and gave the company a "hold" rating in a research report on Monday, September 14th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a "buy (b)" rating on shares of GE Aerospace in a report on Thursday, October 15th. Finally, Morgan Stanley reissued an "overweight" rating and issued a $375.00 price objective (down from $400.00) on shares of GE Aerospace in a research report on Wednesday, October 21st. Sixteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, three have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus price target of $373.45.

GE Aerospace News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: GE secured LM2500 marine gas turbine orders for the U.S. Navy’s next-generation Arleigh Burke Flight III destroyers, adding military business and prompting coverage of the stock’s move. Article: GE Aerospace secures LM2500 orders
• Positive Sentiment: Commercial Engines & Services demand remains robust, with CFM International winning orders for more than 1,000 LEAP-1A engines for IndiGo and more than 300 LEAP-1B engines for Turkish Airlines. Growth in air travel and fleet renewal could support engine and service revenue. Article: GE’s commercial engines segment gains momentum
• Positive Sentiment: A recent analysis said GE beat earnings expectations and raised its 2026 guidance. Jefferies reportedly sees 41% potential upside, signaling a bullish analyst view despite the stock’s October pullback. Article: Jefferies sees upside in GE Aerospace
• Neutral Sentiment: Boeing delivery delays could extend demand for maintenance on older engines, benefiting GE’s services business, but may also threaten new-engine programs. Article: Boeing delays and GE Aerospace

GE Aerospace Company Profile

GE Aerospace NYSE: GE is a global aerospace company that designs, develops, manufactures and services aircraft engines and related systems. Its products support commercial air transport, business and general aviation, military aircraft, and other defense applications. The company also provides engine components, avionics, mechanical systems, digital solutions and maintenance, repair and overhaul services.

GE Aerospace serves airlines, aircraft operators, leasing companies, airframers and government customers worldwide.

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