WCM Investment Management LLC Has $625.72 Million Position in GE Aerospace $GE

WCM Investment Management LLC lessened its position in shares of GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) by 1.0% in the first quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The fund owned 2,289,914 shares of the company’s stock after selling 22,683 shares during the period. GE Aerospace comprises approximately 1.4% of WCM Investment Management LLC’s portfolio, making the stock its 29th biggest holding. WCM Investment Management LLC’s holdings in GE Aerospace were worth $625,719,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other large investors have also made changes to their positions in the company. Blueline Advisors LLC bought a new stake in GE Aerospace during the fourth quarter worth $25,000. Ankerstar Wealth LLC bought a new position in shares of GE Aerospace in the 4th quarter valued at $31,000. Tucker Asset Management LLC bought a new position in shares of GE Aerospace in the 4th quarter valued at $32,000. Lifetime Wealth Management P.C. acquired a new position in shares of GE Aerospace during the 4th quarter worth $40,000. Finally, Beaird Harris Wealth Management LLC raised its holdings in shares of GE Aerospace by 72.0% during the 3rd quarter. Beaird Harris Wealth Management LLC now owns 141 shares of the company’s stock worth $42,000 after buying an additional 59 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 74.77% of the company’s stock.

GE Aerospace Trading Down 0.1%

Shares of GE stock opened at $348.58 on Monday. GE Aerospace has a twelve month low of $254.66 and a twelve month high of $382.97. The stock’s fifty day simple moving average is $336.31 and its 200 day simple moving average is $318.56. The company has a quick ratio of 0.67, a current ratio of 0.98 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.96. The firm has a market capitalization of $361.67 billion, a P/E ratio of 41.06, a P/E/G ratio of 2.92 and a beta of 1.35.

GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, July 16th. The company reported $2.02 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.86 by $0.16. GE Aerospace had a return on equity of 40.56% and a net margin of 17.72%.The firm had revenue of $12.63 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $11.87 billion. During the same period last year, the company earned $1.66 earnings per share. The business’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. As a group, sell-side analysts predict that GE Aerospace will post 7.93 EPS for the current fiscal year.

GE Aerospace Announces Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, July 27th. Investors of record on Monday, July 6th will be issued a $0.47 dividend. This represents a $1.88 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.5%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, July 6th. GE Aerospace’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 22.14%.

Key Headlines Impacting GE Aerospace

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

• Positive Sentiment: GE Aerospace beat Q2 estimates, posting $2.02 EPS on $12.63 billion in revenue, and raised its FY 2026 outlook to $7.65-$7.85 EPS, signaling stronger profit, cash flow, and demand momentum. Article: GE Aerospace lifts 2026 forecast as airlines keep up maintenance spending
• Positive Sentiment: Several reports highlighted resilient commercial services and maintenance demand, which supports the company’s longer-term earnings power and helped analysts say the stock may still have room to run. Article: GE Q2 Earnings Call Points to a Higher 2026 Ceiling
• Positive Sentiment: UBS raised its price target on GE Aerospace to $435 and reiterated a buy rating, reinforcing the view that fundamentals remain strong after earnings.
• Positive Sentiment: The CFM LEAP 1B durability kit was approved, a product and aftermarket development that may help support future engine service revenue. Article: GE Aerospace Says CFM Leap 1B Durability Kit Approved
• Neutral Sentiment: CEO Larry Culp said there are “no victory laps,” suggesting management sees execution and supply chain issues as the main challenge even after a record quarter. Article: GE Aerospace Has a Record Quarter. Larry Culp Says ‘No Victory Laps’
• Neutral Sentiment: Some coverage noted that backlog remains huge, but slowing order growth and ongoing delivery constraints are tempering enthusiasm and keeping valuation concerns in focus. Article: GE boosts profit outlook but stock falls as booming order growth cools
• Negative Sentiment: The stock is under pressure because investors appear to be taking profits after a strong run and are worried the valuation is already rich, even with the improved guidance. Article: GE Aerospace Q2 earnings top estimates as commercial services drive growth

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several brokerages recently weighed in on GE. Weiss Ratings upgraded GE Aerospace from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “buy (b)” rating in a research report on Friday. Citigroup reissued a “buy” rating and set a $431.00 target price (up from $353.00) on shares of GE Aerospace in a research note on Wednesday, July 1st. Wells Fargo & Company assumed coverage on shares of GE Aerospace in a report on Wednesday, April 1st. They issued an “overweight” rating and a $325.00 target price for the company. Morgan Stanley reduced their price target on shares of GE Aerospace from $425.00 to $400.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, April 22nd. Finally, BNP Paribas Exane decreased their price target 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. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have given a Buy rating, two have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, GE Aerospace currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $370.33.

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.