Formuepleje A S Takes Position in GE Aerospace $GE

Key Points

• Formuepleje A S acquired 7,703 GE Aerospace shares in the second quarter, valued at approximately $2.9 million. Institutional investors and hedge funds collectively own 74.77% of the company.
• GE Aerospace reported strong quarterly results, with EPS of $2.02 and revenue of $12.63 billion, surpassing analyst estimates and representing 21.1% year-over-year revenue growth. The company reaffirmed 2026 EPS guidance of $7.65–$7.85.
• Analyst sentiment remains positive, with a “Moderate Buy” consensus and an average price target of $390.59, although the stock’s elevated valuation and interest-rate sensitivity remain risks. Shares opened at $336.66, while GE also announced a quarterly dividend of $0.47 per share.

Formuepleje A S acquired a new stake in GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE - Free Report) in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm acquired 7,703 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $2,879,000.

Several other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of GE. Blueline Advisors LLC acquired a new position in GE Aerospace during the fourth quarter worth approximately $25,000. Ankerstar Wealth LLC acquired a new position in shares of GE Aerospace during the 4th quarter worth approximately $31,000. Tucker Asset Management LLC bought a new stake in GE Aerospace in the 4th quarter valued at $32,000. Paladin Partners LLC bought a new stake in GE Aerospace in the 2nd quarter valued at $38,000. Finally, Lifetime Wealth Management P.C. acquired a new stake in GE Aerospace during the 4th quarter valued at $40,000. 74.77% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

GE Aerospace News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Expanding defense demand: GE Aerospace is benefiting from U.S. Navy modernization, including a reported $2.87 billion engine-support award, as well as additional F/A-18 engine-parts work. South Korea also selected GE marine gas-turbine engines for its KDDX destroyers, adding international defense visibility. GE Draws $2.87 Billion for USN Engine Support GE Aerospace to Provide Marine Gas Turbine Engines for South Korea’s KDDX Destroyers
• Positive Sentiment: Hypersonics and next-generation engines: GE won a Pentagon/DIU contract to develop a Mach 5 hypersonic test platform and continues work on the XA102 adaptive combat engine. These programs could strengthen GE’s position in future U.S. defense spending, although near-term financial impact is likely limited. GE Aerospace Secures DIU Contract to Develop Mach 5 Hypersonic Test Platform
• Positive Sentiment: Tejas engine deliveries resumed: GE shipped three F404-IN20 engines to India’s HAL in August for the LCA Tejas Mk1A program. The deliveries help ease a prolonged supply bottleneck and support production of aircraft ordered by India’s air force. HAL Shares in Focus as GE Aerospace Delivers Three F404 Engines
• Neutral Sentiment: Operational growth initiatives: GE also shipped an X-BAT engine after ground testing and outlined plans to increase combat-engine deliveries, supporting its longer-term defense pipeline but providing limited immediate earnings detail. GE Aerospace Ships X-BAT Engine After Ground-Test Campaign
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation and interest-rate risks remain: GE has recently pulled back materially from its 52-week high while trading at a relatively elevated earnings multiple. Rising Treasury yields could pressure high-growth industrial valuations, though the stock’s defense backlog and previously raised 2026 guidance may provide support.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several equities analysts have commented on the stock. BNP Paribas Exane decreased their price objective on shares of GE Aerospace from $300.00 to $270.00 and set an "underperform" rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, May 14th. Sanford C. Bernstein set a $421.00 target price on shares of GE Aerospace and gave the stock an "outperform" rating in a research note on Thursday, July 23rd. Wells Fargo & Company reaffirmed an "overweight" rating and set a $390.00 target price on shares of GE Aerospace in a report on Monday, July 20th. Royal Bank Of Canada reiterated an "outperform" rating and issued a $400.00 price target (up from $355.00) on shares of GE Aerospace in a research note on Wednesday, July 15th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group raised their price objective on shares of GE Aerospace from $365.00 to $455.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a research report on Thursday, July 2nd. Sixteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, two have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $390.59.

GE Aerospace Stock Down 0.1%

NYSE GE opened at $336.66 on Monday. The company has a current ratio of 0.98, a quick ratio of 0.67 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.96. The company has a market cap of $349.30 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 39.65, a PEG ratio of 2.46 and a beta of 1.35. The company has a 50 day moving average of $357.33 and a 200-day moving average of $328.81. GE Aerospace has a 1-year low of $268.91 and a 1-year high of $388.84.

GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July 16th. The company reported $2.02 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping 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 for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $11.87 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted $1.66 earnings per share. The firm's quarterly revenue was up 21.1% compared to the same quarter last year. GE Aerospace has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.650-7.850 EPS. On average, equities research analysts expect that GE Aerospace will post 7.91 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

GE Aerospace Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, July 27th. Stockholders of record on Monday, July 6th were issued a dividend of $0.47 per share. This represents a $1.88 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.6%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, July 6th. GE Aerospace's dividend payout ratio is 22.14%.

Insider Activity

In related news, SVP Mohamed Ali sold 8,096 shares of the business's stock in a transaction dated Friday, July 24th. The stock was sold at an average price of $353.71, for a total value of $2,863,636.16. Following the completion of the transaction, the senior vice president owned 20,666 shares of the company's stock, valued at $7,309,770.86. The trade was a 28.15% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. Company insiders own 0.19% of the company's stock.

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.

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