GE Aerospace $GE Stock: Factory Mutual Insurance Co. Lowers Position

Factory Mutual Insurance Co. decreased its holdings in shares of GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) by 7.8% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 121,967 shares of the company’s stock after selling 10,250 shares during the period. Factory Mutual Insurance Co.’s holdings in GE Aerospace were worth $38,089,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in GE. Amundi increased its stake in GE Aerospace by 135.2% in the 1st quarter. Amundi now owns 6,119,975 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,736,665,000 after acquiring an additional 3,518,278 shares during the last quarter. Jupiter Topco LLC bought a new stake in shares of GE Aerospace during the 2nd quarter valued at about $1,283,858,000. Wellington Management Group LLP boosted its position in shares of GE Aerospace by 97.3% during the 2nd quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP now owns 6,797,935 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,540,592,000 after acquiring an additional 3,352,432 shares during the last quarter. Jennison Associates LLC boosted its position in shares of GE Aerospace by 37.7% during the 1st quarter. Jennison Associates LLC now owns 11,026,006 shares of the company’s stock valued at $3,128,850,000 after acquiring an additional 3,017,937 shares during the last quarter. Finally, State Street Corp grew its holdings in shares of GE Aerospace by 2.6% during the second quarter. State Street Corp now owns 46,497,628 shares of the company’s stock worth $17,377,559,000 after purchasing an additional 1,160,584 shares in the last quarter. 74.77% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research analysts recently weighed in on the stock. Susquehanna decreased their price objective on shares of GE Aerospace from $430.00 to $400.00 and set a “positive” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, October 21st. The Goldman Sachs Group reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $410.00 target price on shares of GE Aerospace in a research report on Monday, July 20th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “buy (b)” rating on shares of GE Aerospace in a research note on Thursday, October 15th. Royal Bank Of Canada set a $376.00 price target on shares of GE Aerospace in a research note on Friday, October 23rd. Finally, HC Wainwright set a $375.00 price target on shares of GE Aerospace in a report on Wednesday, October 21st. Sixteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, three have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, GE Aerospace currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $373.45.

GE Aerospace Trading Up 1.4%

NYSE GE opened at $320.27 on Wednesday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.68, a current ratio of 0.98 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.96. The stock’s 50-day simple moving average is $316.27 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $323.07. GE Aerospace has a twelve month low of $268.91 and a twelve month high of $388.84. The company has a market capitalization of $330.95 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 36.94, a PEG ratio of 2.15 and a beta of 1.43.

GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, October 20th. The company reported $2.25 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.01 by $0.24. The firm had revenue of $13.29 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $12.88 billion. GE Aerospace had a return on equity of 44.43% and a net margin of 17.31%. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 24.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $1.66 EPS. Research analysts forecast that GE Aerospace will post 8.16 EPS for the current fiscal year.

GE Aerospace Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, October 26th. Shareholders of record on Monday, October 5th were paid a $0.47 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, October 5th. This represents a $1.88 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.6%. GE Aerospace’s dividend payout ratio is currently 21.68%.

GE Aerospace News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: GE secured LM2500 marine gas turbine orders for the U.S. Navy’s next-generation Arleigh Burke Flight III destroyers, adding military business and prompting coverage of the stock’s move. Article: GE Aerospace secures LM2500 orders
• Positive Sentiment: Commercial Engines & Services demand remains robust, with CFM International winning orders for more than 1,000 LEAP-1A engines for IndiGo and more than 300 LEAP-1B engines for Turkish Airlines. Growth in air travel and fleet renewal could support engine and service revenue. Article: GE’s commercial engines segment gains momentum
• Positive Sentiment: A recent analysis said GE beat earnings expectations and raised its 2026 guidance. Jefferies reportedly sees 41% potential upside, signaling a bullish analyst view despite the stock’s October pullback. Article: Jefferies sees upside in GE Aerospace
• Neutral Sentiment: Boeing delivery delays could extend demand for maintenance on older engines, benefiting GE’s services business, but may also threaten new-engine programs. Article: Boeing delays and GE Aerospace

About GE Aerospace

GE Aerospace (NYSE: GE) is a global aerospace company that designs, develops, manufactures and services aircraft engines and related systems. Its products support commercial air transport, business and general aviation, military aircraft, and other defense applications. The company also provides engine components, avionics, mechanical systems, digital solutions and maintenance, repair and overhaul services.

GE Aerospace serves airlines, aircraft operators, leasing companies, airframers and government customers worldwide.