Syon Capital LLC lessened its stake in shares of GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE – Free Report) by 11.1% during the 2nd quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The fund owned 12,807 shares of the company’s stock after selling 1,606 shares during the quarter. Syon Capital LLC’s holdings in GE Aerospace were worth $4,786,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of the company. Blueline Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in GE Aerospace during the fourth quarter worth about $25,000. Ankerstar Wealth LLC acquired a new position in GE Aerospace in the 4th quarter valued at about $31,000. Paladin Partners LLC purchased a new stake in shares of GE Aerospace in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $38,000. Tucker Asset Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of GE Aerospace in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $32,000. Finally, Parvin Asset Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of GE Aerospace during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $41,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 74.77% of the company’s stock.
GE Aerospace Stock Performance
NYSE:GE opened at $333.17 on Friday. GE Aerospace has a fifty-two week low of $268.91 and a fifty-two week high of $388.84. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.96, a quick ratio of 0.67 and a current ratio of 0.98. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $357.97 and a 200 day moving average price of $328.66. The stock has a market capitalization of $345.68 billion, a P/E ratio of 39.24, a PEG ratio of 2.41 and a beta of 1.35.
GE Aerospace Announces Dividend
The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, July 27th. Stockholders of record on Monday, July 6th were paid a $0.47 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, July 6th. This represents a $1.88 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.6%. GE Aerospace’s payout ratio is presently 22.14%.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
A number of research analysts recently commented on the company. Susquehanna reiterated a “positive” rating and issued a $430.00 price objective (up from $380.00) on shares of GE Aerospace in a report on Thursday, July 9th. TD Cowen restated a “buy” rating and issued a $380.00 target price (up from $330.00) on shares of GE Aerospace in a research report on Monday, July 13th. The Goldman Sachs Group restated a “buy” rating and issued a $410.00 target price on shares of GE Aerospace in a research report on Monday, July 20th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their price target on GE Aerospace from $335.00 to $400.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Monday, July 20th. Finally, Seaport Research Partners started coverage on GE Aerospace in a report on Tuesday, May 26th. They set a “buy” rating and a $375.00 price target for the company. Sixteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, two have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $390.59.
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Key Stories Impacting GE Aerospace
Here are the key news stories impacting GE Aerospace this week:
- Positive Sentiment: GE secured a U.S. Navy performance-based logistics contract worth up to approximately $2.87 billion through 2031 to support 17 components for F414 engines used on F/A-18 Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler aircraft. The award improves long-term revenue visibility and strengthens GE’s higher-margin defense aftermarket business. GE Draws $2.87 Billion for USN Engine Support
- Positive Sentiment: South Korea selected GE’s LM2500+G4 marine gas turbines to power six next-generation KDDX destroyers, representing an order for 12 engines and expanding GE’s international naval propulsion presence. South Korea Selects GE Aerospace Engines
- Positive Sentiment: GE delivered three F404 engines to India’s Hindustan Aeronautics in August for the LCA Tejas program. The shipment helps address supply shortages and supports future engine revenue, though Tejas production is still awaiting additional supplies. GE Aerospace Delivers Three F404 Engines to HAL
- Positive Sentiment: GE won a Pentagon contract to build a Mach 5 hypersonic test vehicle and continues work on the XA102 adaptive combat engine. These programs could create longer-term growth opportunities in advanced defense propulsion. GE Aerospace Wins Hypersonic Test Vehicle Contract
- Positive Sentiment: GE’s commercial engines business continues to benefit from strong orders and deliveries, with reported revenue growth of 27% and 2026 sales projected to increase about 20%. The company also previously raised its full-year 2026 outlook after beating quarterly earnings and revenue estimates. GE Rides on Commercial Engines Unit Strength
- Negative Sentiment: Despite the positive contract flow, GE trades at roughly 39 times earnings and has declined about 12.7% over the past month, remaining well below its 12-month high. Investors may be concerned that the valuation leaves limited room for execution, supply-chain, or delivery disappointments. How Long Would You Wait for GE Aerospace Stock to Come Back?
Insider Activity
In related 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 value of $2,863,636.16. Following the sale, 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 transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Corporate insiders own 0.19% of the company’s stock.
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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