GE Aerospace $GE Shares Sold by Synergy Asset Management LLC

Key Points

• Synergy Asset Management cut its stake in GE Aerospace by 94.4% in Q4, selling 40,167 shares and leaving 2,371 shares valued at about $730,000.
• Strong quarterly results and outlook: GE Aerospace reported $1.57 EPS vs. $1.43 expected and $11.90B revenue (+17.6% YoY), and set FY2026 guidance of 7.10–7.40 EPS.
• Dividend increase amid insider selling and near-term weakness: the company raised its quarterly dividend to $0.47 (from $0.36) with an ex-dividend date of March 9, even as insiders sold ~37,398 shares (~$11.46M) in the past three months and the stock was down about 3.7% (opened $285.50).

Synergy Asset Management LLC lowered its position in shares of GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE - Free Report) by 94.4% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 2,371 shares of the company's stock after selling 40,167 shares during the quarter. Synergy Asset Management LLC's holdings in GE Aerospace were worth $730,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Norges Bank acquired a new stake in GE Aerospace in the 2nd quarter valued at about $3,408,828,000. Capital World Investors grew its stake in shares of GE Aerospace by 16.2% in the 3rd quarter. Capital World Investors now owns 21,442,810 shares of the company's stock worth $6,449,731,000 after purchasing an additional 2,995,054 shares during the last quarter. Jennison Associates LLC grew its stake in shares of GE Aerospace by 21.5% in the 3rd quarter. Jennison Associates LLC now owns 8,430,878 shares of the company's stock worth $2,536,177,000 after purchasing an additional 1,494,541 shares during the last quarter. CIBC Bancorp USA Inc. bought a new stake in shares of GE Aerospace in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $285,263,000. Finally, Lazard Asset Management LLC raised its holdings in shares of GE Aerospace by 4,253.7% in the 2nd quarter. Lazard Asset Management LLC now owns 796,422 shares of the company's stock worth $204,991,000 after purchasing an additional 778,129 shares in the last quarter. 74.77% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

GE Aerospace Stock Down 3.7%

NYSE:GE opened at $285.50 on Friday. The firm has a market capitalization of $299.44 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 35.07, a PEG ratio of 2.74 and a beta of 1.36. GE Aerospace has a 1-year low of $159.36 and a 1-year high of $348.48. The company has a current ratio of 1.04, a quick ratio of 0.74 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.00. The business's fifty day moving average price is $314.96 and its 200 day moving average price is $306.44.

GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE - Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, January 22nd. The company reported $1.57 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates 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 during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $11.27 billion. During the same period last year, the company posted $1.32 EPS. The business's quarterly revenue was up 17.6% compared to the same quarter last year. GE Aerospace has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.100-7.400 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts forecast that GE Aerospace will post 5.4 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

GE Aerospace Increases Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, April 27th. Investors of record on Monday, March 9th will be issued a dividend of $0.47 per share. This is an increase from GE Aerospace's previous quarterly dividend of $0.36. This represents a $1.88 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.7%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, March 9th. GE Aerospace's dividend payout ratio is 23.10%.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, VP Robert M. Giglietti sold 3,035 shares of the business's stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, January 30th. The shares were sold at an average price of $305.51, for a total transaction of $927,222.85. Following the transaction, the vice president directly owned 10,583 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $3,233,212.33. The trade was a 22.29% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, SVP Russell Stokes sold 30,363 shares of the company's stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, January 30th. The shares were sold at an average price of $306.47, for a total transaction of $9,305,348.61. Following the completion of the transaction, the senior vice president owned 150,434 shares in the company, valued at approximately $46,103,507.98. This represents a 16.79% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Over the last three months, insiders sold 37,398 shares of company stock worth $11,455,491. 0.19% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Trending Headlines about GE Aerospace

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

• Positive Sentiment: Jim Cramer labeled GE a “huge winner,” boosting investor interest in GE’s defense/aviation franchise and helping lift momentum for the stock. GE Aerospace (GE) Stock Up After Jim Cramer Called It a “Huge Winner”
• Positive Sentiment: Sector tailwinds: reports highlight aviation strength driving S&P 500 futures focus, which supports demand expectations for GE’s engines and avionics businesses. GE Aerospace NYSE: GE Aviation Strength Drives S&P 500 Futures Focus
• Positive Sentiment: Capacity expansion: GE plans to invest over €110M and hire more than 1,000 workers in Europe to boost production and speed advanced manufacturing — a near-term cost but a medium-term revenue/capacity positive. GE Aerospace (GE) To Invest Over €110M, Boost Workforce In Europe
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst sentiment remains constructive overall, with multiple Wall Street notes highlighting GE as a buy — supporting investor confidence despite short-term volatility. Wall Street Analysts See GE (GE) as a Buy: Should You Invest?
• Neutral Sentiment: Valuation and portfolio dynamics: analyses note renewed focus on GE Vernova turbine orders, GE Aerospace’s AI partnership with Palantir, and capacity investments — while also flagging a recent one‑month share-price decline that tempers immediate enthusiasm. A Look At General Electric (GE) Valuation As New Energy Orders And Aerospace Investments Build Momentum
• Neutral Sentiment: Emerging-market growth: coverage highlights profitable growth opportunities for GE Aerospace in emerging markets — a positive structural factor but one that plays out over quarters. GE Aerospace: Profitable Growth Coming From Emerging Markets
• Neutral Sentiment: Defense-sector context: broader defense names (e.g., Lockheed) and related market moves are under scrutiny — positive for industry demand but the duration and size of any “war premium” remain debated. Lockheed Martin Stock: Is The Iran War Already Priced In?
• Neutral Sentiment: Unrelated small-cap moves (e.g., Spire) are being reported in the market but don’t materially affect GE’s fundamentals. Strength Seen in Spire (SPIR): Can Its 7.1% Jump Turn into More Strength?
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks Research downgraded GE from “strong-buy” to “hold,” which likely weighed on sentiment and contributed to the intraday sell-off. Zacks Downgrade Coverage
• Negative Sentiment: Technical weakness and short-term momentum: the stock’s 1‑month decline and trading below both its 50- and 200-day moving averages increase downside risk as momentum investors step back.

Analyst Ratings Changes

GE has been the subject of a number of research reports. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their target price on shares of GE Aerospace from $325.00 to $335.00 and gave the stock an "overweight" rating in a report on Monday, January 26th. UBS Group set a $374.00 price target on GE Aerospace and gave the company a "buy" rating in a report on Friday, January 23rd. Zacks Research downgraded GE Aerospace from a "strong-buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research report on Tuesday. Wall Street Zen upgraded GE Aerospace from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating in a report on Saturday, March 21st. Finally, Wolfe Research boosted their target price on GE Aerospace from $340.00 to $360.00 and gave the stock an "outperform" rating in a research report on Monday, January 12th. Sixteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, two have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company's stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $331.12.

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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