Assetmark Inc. Acquires 11,789 Shares of GE Aerospace $GE

Key Points

• Assetmark Inc. increased its stake in GE Aerospace by 9.8% in Q4, buying 11,789 shares to hold 132,602 shares worth about $40.85 million per its latest 13F filing.
• Insiders have been net sellers, disposing of 37,398 shares valued at roughly $11.46 million over the last quarter (notable sales by VP Robert Giglietti and SVP Russell Stokes); institutional investors own about 74.77% of the stock while insiders hold 0.19%.
• Fundamentals and outlook remain positive: GE Aerospace beat quarterly EPS estimates ($1.57 vs. $1.43) with revenue up 17.6% year‑over‑year, set FY‑2026 guidance of $7.10–$7.40 EPS, raised its quarterly dividend to $0.47, and carries a consensus analyst rating of "Moderate Buy" (avg. target ~$350.88).

Assetmark Inc. boosted its holdings in GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE - Free Report) by 9.8% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 132,602 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 11,789 shares during the period. Assetmark Inc.'s holdings in GE Aerospace were worth $40,845,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other institutional investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in GE. Diversified Trust Co grew its position in GE Aerospace by 21.3% in the third quarter. Diversified Trust Co now owns 32,021 shares of the company's stock valued at $9,633,000 after acquiring an additional 5,625 shares during the period. Cadinha & Co. LLC grew its position in GE Aerospace by 154.8% in the third quarter. Cadinha & Co. LLC now owns 97,280 shares of the company's stock valued at $29,264,000 after acquiring an additional 59,106 shares during the period. Czech National Bank grew its position in GE Aerospace by 3.3% in the third quarter. Czech National Bank now owns 269,330 shares of the company's stock valued at $81,020,000 after acquiring an additional 8,668 shares during the period. Phoenix Financial Ltd. boosted its stake in GE Aerospace by 34.3% in the third quarter. Phoenix Financial Ltd. now owns 22,632 shares of the company's stock worth $6,808,000 after purchasing an additional 5,775 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Integrity Financial Corp WA acquired a new position in GE Aerospace in the third quarter worth $481,000. 74.77% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Insider Buying and Selling at GE Aerospace

In other GE Aerospace news, VP Robert M. Giglietti sold 3,035 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, January 30th. The stock was 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 directly owned 10,583 shares in the company, valued at $3,233,212.33. This represents a 22.29% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Also, SVP Russell Stokes sold 30,363 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, January 30th. The stock was sold at an average price of $306.47, for a total value of $9,305,348.61. Following the completion of the sale, the senior vice president owned 150,434 shares of the company's stock, valued at $46,103,507.98. This trade represents a 16.79% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last quarter, insiders have sold 37,398 shares of company stock valued at $11,455,491. 0.19% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

GE Aerospace News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: GE and HAL are reported to be close to finalizing a co‑production agreement for the F414‑INS6 fighter engine, with technical matters largely settled — a deal would expand GE’s manufacturing footprint, deepen a strategic defense relationship in a large market and add long‑term aftermarket and spares revenue. GE Aerospace–HAL move closer to F414‑INS6 engine co‑production deal
• Positive Sentiment: Multiple outlets report GE and HAL are “inching closer”/have “made strides” on the F414 co‑production talks and that a contract could be signed this year — confirmation would provide revenue visibility and strengthen GE’s defense backlog. GE Aerospace, HAL inching closer to seal jet engine deal
• Positive Sentiment: GE has signed agreements to set up local engine maintenance/depot facilities in India for Tejas fighter jets (F404/F404‑IN20), and reports say an engine repair depot for Tejas will be established — these service and MRO arrangements can generate recurring aftermarket revenue and support long‑term margins. GE Aerospace, HAL near final deal on co‑production of F414 jet engines
• Positive Sentiment: Separate coverage highlights GE’s agreement with the Indian Air Force to establish an F404 engine depot for the Tejas fleet, reinforcing the company’s role in India’s defense supply chain and aftersales ecosystem. GE Aerospace, HAL move closer to co‑producing jet engines for India’s future fighter jets
• Positive Sentiment: J.P. Morgan upgraded/issued a “Buy” on GE Aerospace, which can lift investor sentiment and support higher near‑term flows into the stock. GE Aerospace (GE) Gets a Buy from J.P. Morgan
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst commentary and previews (Zacks, Schaeffers) expect another potential earnings beat and continued earnings growth — supportive for the stock, but much is already priced in after recent gains. GE Aerospace (GE) Earnings Expected to Grow
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation caution: some commentary questions whether the stock’s strong one‑year rally has fully priced in risks — high expectations and a premium P/E mean further upside could be constrained if execution or macro conditions soften. Is It Too Late To Consider General Electric (GE) After A 69% One‑Year Surge?

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of equities analysts have commented on the company. Morgan Stanley assumed coverage on GE Aerospace in a research note on Friday, February 20th. They issued an "overweight" rating and a $425.00 price objective on the stock. Zacks Research lowered GE Aerospace from a "strong-buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Tuesday, March 24th. TD Cowen reduced their price objective on GE Aerospace from $350.00 to $330.00 and set a "buy" rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, April 8th. Wall Street Zen lowered GE Aerospace from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Saturday. Finally, UBS Group set a $374.00 price objective on GE Aerospace and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a research note on Friday, January 23rd. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have given a Buy rating, three have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $350.88.

GE Aerospace Trading Up 1.9%

Shares of GE opened at $317.86 on Wednesday. GE Aerospace has a 12-month low of $176.02 and a 12-month high of $348.48. The stock's fifty day simple moving average is $311.98 and its 200-day simple moving average is $306.98. The company has a quick ratio of 0.74, a current ratio of 1.04 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.00. The firm has a market capitalization of $333.37 billion, a PE ratio of 39.05, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.91 and a beta of 1.43.

GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE - Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Thursday, January 22nd. The company reported $1.57 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.43 by $0.14. GE Aerospace had a return on equity of 35.52% and a net margin of 18.98%.The firm had revenue of $11.90 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $11.27 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $1.32 earnings per share. The company's quarterly revenue was up 17.6% on a year-over-year basis. GE Aerospace has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.100-7.400 EPS. As a group, research analysts predict that GE Aerospace will post 5.4 earnings per share for the current year.

GE Aerospace Increases Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, April 27th. Shareholders of record on Monday, March 9th will be paid a $0.47 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, March 9th. This is a positive change from GE Aerospace's previous quarterly dividend of $0.36. This represents a $1.88 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.6%. GE Aerospace's payout ratio is currently 23.10%.

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.

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