RFG Advisory LLC Decreases Holdings in GE Aerospace $GE

RFG Advisory LLC reduced its holdings in shares of GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE - Free Report) by 28.8% in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 7,973 shares of the company's stock after selling 3,220 shares during the quarter. RFG Advisory LLC's holdings in GE Aerospace were worth $2,980,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

A number of other hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in the business. Blueline Advisors LLC acquired a new position in GE Aerospace in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Ankerstar Wealth LLC acquired a new stake in GE Aerospace during the fourth quarter worth approximately $31,000. Paladin Partners LLC acquired a new stake in GE Aerospace during the second quarter worth approximately $38,000. Tucker Asset Management LLC acquired a new stake in GE Aerospace during the fourth quarter worth approximately $32,000. Finally, Parvin Asset Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of GE Aerospace during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $41,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 74.77% of the company's stock.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other GE Aerospace news, SVP Mohamed Ali sold 8,096 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred 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 sale, the senior vice president directly owned 20,666 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $7,309,770.86. This trade represents a 28.15% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. 0.19% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

GE Aerospace Stock Down 0.4%

Shares of NYSE:GE opened at $324.00 on Friday. GE Aerospace has a 1-year low of $268.91 and a 1-year high of $388.84. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.96, a current ratio of 0.98 and a quick ratio of 0.67. The stock has a market cap of $336.17 billion, a P/E ratio of 38.16, a P/E/G ratio of 2.38 and a beta of 1.35. The firm has a fifty day moving average price of $353.81 and a 200 day moving average price of $328.72.

GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE - Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July 16th. The company reported $2.02 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $1.86 by $0.16. GE Aerospace had a net margin of 17.72% and a return on equity of 40.56%. The company had revenue of $12.63 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $11.87 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $1.66 earnings per share. GE Aerospace's quarterly revenue was up 21.1% on a year-over-year basis. GE Aerospace has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.650-7.850 EPS. Sell-side analysts predict that GE Aerospace will post 7.91 EPS for the current year.

GE Aerospace Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed 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 dividend payout ratio is currently 22.14%.

GE Aerospace News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: CPP acquisition targets a key bottleneck: GE is bringing a major aerospace castings supplier in-house to secure engine-part capacity, support production increases and gain specialized manufacturing technology. Analysts have generally viewed the deal favorably, with Bank of America maintaining a Buy rating and a $405 price target. GE Aerospace bets on casting to secure jet engine supply
• Positive Sentiment: Defense momentum remains strong: GE’s Defense & Propulsion Technologies unit is benefiting from rising defense demand, recent contracts and strong order growth. The company also plans to double fighter-engine production by 2032, potentially supporting longer-term revenue visibility. Strong Orders Drive GE's Defense and Propulsion
• Positive Sentiment: Financial position compares favorably with peers: An investor comparison highlighted GE’s approximately $7.3 billion in free cash flow and stronger balance sheet relative to Boeing, which could help GE fund strategic investments while aerospace demand remains robust. Boeing vs. GE Aerospace
• Neutral Sentiment: Demand is strong across the supply chain: Howmet’s chief executive said customer demand for engine parts is testing suppliers, reinforcing the rationale for GE’s move but also underscoring the operational challenge of expanding capacity. Howmet CEO comments on GE Aerospace deal
• Negative Sentiment: Investors are concerned about deal size and valuation: The acquisition requires roughly $7 billion in cash with the balance financed through new debt. At about 40 times earnings, GE faces questions about whether the strategic benefits justify the purchase price, alongside integration and execution risks. These concerns appear to be outweighing the expected long-term supply-chain benefits in the near term. GE Aerospace Falls as Investors Weigh CPP Deal

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several research analysts have recently issued reports on the stock. Citigroup restated a "buy" rating and issued a $431.00 target price (up from $353.00) on shares of GE Aerospace in a report on Wednesday, July 1st. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their price target on shares of GE Aerospace from $335.00 to $400.00 and gave the stock an "overweight" rating in a research note on Monday, July 20th. The Goldman Sachs Group reissued a "buy" rating and issued a $410.00 price target on shares of GE Aerospace in a research report on Monday, July 20th. TD Cowen restated a "buy" rating and issued a $380.00 price objective (up from $330.00) on shares of GE Aerospace in a research note on Monday, July 13th. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein reaffirmed an "outperform" rating on shares of GE Aerospace in a report on Wednesday. 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 stock. According to data from MarketBeat, GE Aerospace currently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus price target of $390.59.

About GE Aerospace

GE Aerospace NYSE: GE is a global aerospace company that designs, develops, manufactures and services aircraft engines and related systems. Its portfolio serves commercial aviation, military and defense, business and general aviation, and other aerospace markets.

The company's products and services include commercial and military aircraft engines, integrated engine systems, avionics, mechanical systems and digital solutions. GE Aerospace also provides maintenance, repair, overhaul, spare parts, technical support and other lifecycle services for aircraft propulsion and related equipment.

GE Aerospace traces its roots to the aviation activities of General Electric, which began developing aircraft engines during World War I.

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