GE Aerospace $GE Shares Sold by Amundi

Key Points

• Amundi reduced its GE Aerospace stake by 59.5% in the second quarter, selling 3.64 million shares and retaining 2.48 million shares valued at approximately $926.3 million. Institutional investors still own 74.77% of the company.
• GE Aerospace reported strong quarterly results, with revenue up 21.1% year over year to $12.63 billion and earnings of $2.02 per share, beating analyst estimates. The company also reaffirmed 2026 EPS guidance of $7.65–$7.85.
• Defense demand and analyst sentiment remain supportive, driven by new U.S. Navy, international, hypersonics and engine-delivery programs; analysts maintain a consensus “Moderate Buy” rating with a $390.59 price target. However, the stock’s elevated valuation and interest-rate sensitivity remain risks.

Amundi lowered its stake in GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE - Free Report) by 59.5% in the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 2,478,610 shares of the company's stock after selling 3,641,365 shares during the period. Amundi owned 0.24% of GE Aerospace worth $926,331,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the company. Blueline Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in GE Aerospace during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Ankerstar Wealth LLC acquired a new position in shares of GE Aerospace in the 4th quarter worth approximately $31,000. Paladin Partners LLC acquired a new position in shares of GE Aerospace in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $38,000. Tucker Asset Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of GE Aerospace in the 4th quarter worth approximately $32,000. Finally, Parvin Asset Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of GE Aerospace in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $41,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 74.77% of the company's stock.

Insider Transactions at GE Aerospace

In other GE Aerospace news, SVP Mohamed Ali sold 8,096 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Friday, July 24th. The stock was sold at an average price of $353.71, for a total transaction of $2,863,636.16. Following the completion of the transaction, the senior vice president owned 20,666 shares in the company, valued at approximately $7,309,770.86. The trade was a 28.15% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Company insiders own 0.19% of the company's stock.

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.

GE Aerospace Price Performance

NYSE GE opened at $336.66 on Monday. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $357.33 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $328.81. GE Aerospace has a 52 week low of $268.91 and a 52 week high of $388.84. The stock has a market cap of $349.30 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 39.65, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.46 and a beta of 1.35. The company has a current ratio of 0.98, a quick ratio of 0.67 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.96.

GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly 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. The company had revenue of $12.63 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $11.87 billion. GE Aerospace had a return on equity of 40.56% and a net margin of 17.72%.The business's revenue for the quarter was up 21.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $1.66 earnings per share. GE Aerospace has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.650-7.850 EPS. Analysts forecast that GE Aerospace will post 7.91 EPS for the current year.

GE Aerospace Dividend Announcement

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

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several research firms recently issued reports on GE. Citigroup reissued a "buy" rating and set a $431.00 price target (up from $353.00) on shares of GE Aerospace in a research report on Wednesday, July 1st. UBS Group boosted their target price on shares of GE Aerospace from $426.00 to $435.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a research note on Friday, July 17th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reissued a "buy" rating and set a $450.00 target price on shares of GE Aerospace in a report on Monday, July 27th. Seaport Research Partners started coverage on shares of GE Aerospace in a research report on Tuesday, May 26th. They issued a "buy" rating and a $375.00 price target on the stock. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada reaffirmed an "outperform" rating and issued a $400.00 price target (up from $355.00) on shares of GE Aerospace in a report on Wednesday, July 15th. Sixteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, two have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus price target of $390.59.

GE Aerospace 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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