Xponance LLC Raises Stock Holdings in GE Aerospace $GE

Xponance LLC increased its position in GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) by 0.9% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 258,949 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 2,300 shares during the quarter. GE Aerospace accounts for approximately 0.6% of Xponance LLC’s holdings, making the stock its 23rd biggest holding. Xponance LLC’s holdings in GE Aerospace were worth $79,764,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in GE. Vanguard Group Inc. increased its position in GE Aerospace by 0.8% during the 4th quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 92,731,541 shares of the company’s stock valued at $28,564,097,000 after purchasing an additional 699,364 shares during the period. State Street Corp increased its position in GE Aerospace by 0.7% during the 3rd quarter. State Street Corp now owns 44,577,642 shares of the company’s stock valued at $13,425,562,000 after purchasing an additional 308,730 shares during the period. Geode Capital Management LLC increased its position in GE Aerospace by 1.3% during the 4th quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 24,774,942 shares of the company’s stock valued at $7,615,200,000 after purchasing an additional 312,880 shares during the period. Capital World Investors increased its position in GE Aerospace by 16.2% during the 3rd quarter. Capital World Investors now owns 21,442,810 shares of the company’s stock valued at $6,449,731,000 after purchasing an additional 2,995,054 shares during the period. Finally, Norges Bank purchased a new position in GE Aerospace during the 4th quarter valued at $4,444,736,000. 74.77% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

GE has been the topic of a number of recent research reports. TD Cowen reduced their target price on shares of GE Aerospace from $350.00 to $330.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, April 8th. Jefferies Financial Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of GE Aerospace in a research report on Wednesday, May 27th. Royal Bank Of Canada reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and issued a $355.00 target price on shares of GE Aerospace in a research report on Wednesday, May 20th. Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of GE Aerospace from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, April 27th. Finally, BNP Paribas Exane reduced their target price on shares of GE Aerospace from $300.00 to $270.00 and set an “underperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, May 14th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have issued a Buy rating, two have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $348.22.

Key GE Aerospace News

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

• Positive Sentiment: GE Aerospace added Microsoft AI leader Judson Althoff to its board, a move that could strengthen its technology and digital strategy as the company expands use of AI across aviation and defense. GE Aerospace adds Microsoft AI leader to board
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts highlighted strong momentum in GE Aerospace’s Defense & Propulsion unit, citing solid order growth, rising revenue, major defense contracts, and a robust pipeline that could support future earnings. Strength in Defense & Propulsion Unit Drives GE: Will the Momentum Last?
• Positive Sentiment: GE Aerospace also announced a new propulsion power order from the U.S. Navy and progress in reopening jet-engine sales into China, both of which reinforce demand across its commercial and defense businesses. GE Aerospace Balances China Engine Reopening With New U.S. Navy Win
• Neutral Sentiment: News that SpaceX’s planned IPO could be valued above Boeing, RTX, GE Aerospace, and the rest of the S&P 500 aerospace group combined mainly highlights investor enthusiasm for private-space valuations rather than a direct change in GE’s fundamentals. SpaceX IPO Valuation Is Worth More Than Boeing, RTX, GE Aerospace And Every Other S&P 500 Aerospace Firm Combined: Report
• Neutral Sentiment: Reports that the Air India crash final report is delayed while GE engine analysis remains pending could create headline risk, but it does not yet indicate a final finding against GE Aerospace. AI-171 crash final report delayed as GE engine analysis remains pending; AAIB set for interim update
• Negative Sentiment: Broader market weakness in defense stocks and rising inflation/rate worries weighed on the sector, which can pressure GE Aerospace even when company-specific news is positive. Old Dominion Freight Line, GE Vernova, and Caterpillar Stocks Trade Down, What You Need To Know Defense Stocks Fall Despite Trump’s Promise of More Iran Strikes

GE Aerospace Stock Up 4.3%

NYSE:GE opened at $332.49 on Friday. The firm’s 50-day moving average price is $302.44 and its 200-day moving average price is $307.17. The company has a market capitalization of $346.90 billion, a PE ratio of 40.95, a P/E/G ratio of 2.82 and a beta of 1.37. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.99, a current ratio of 1.01 and a quick ratio of 0.70. GE Aerospace has a 1-year low of $232.24 and a 1-year high of $348.48.

GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) last released its earnings results on Tuesday, April 21st. The company reported $1.86 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.60 by $0.26. The firm had revenue of $11.61 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $11.61 billion. GE Aerospace had a net margin of 17.86% and a return on equity of 37.99%. The company’s revenue was up 24.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $1.49 EPS. GE Aerospace has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.100-7.400 EPS. On average, equities analysts predict that GE Aerospace will post 7.48 EPS for the current fiscal year.

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.