GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) Shares Down 2.7% – Should You Sell?

GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE)’s share price fell 2.7% on Wednesday . The stock traded as low as $321.16 and last traded at $325.7760. 5,000,876 shares changed hands during mid-day trading, a decline of 4% from the average session volume of 5,182,431 shares. The stock had previously closed at $334.91.

GE Aerospace News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: GE agreed to acquire CPP for $11.75 billion, gaining direct control of a major supplier of highly engineered castings used in commercial aircraft engines, defense systems and aftermarket programs. The transaction is intended to address a critical industry bottleneck and secure capacity for GE’s substantial engine backlog. GE Aerospace to spend nearly $12 billion to bring key castings supplier in-house
• Positive Sentiment: Management expects the acquisition to be accretive to adjusted earnings per share and free cash flow in the first year after closing, while maintaining existing capital-allocation plans. CPP’s approximately 6,600 employees and more than 20 facilities could also expand GE’s manufacturing capabilities and accelerate new engine technology. GE Aerospace to Acquire Consolidated Precision Products
• Positive Sentiment: Bank of America maintained its Buy rating and $405 price target, while investor commentary has highlighted the deal’s potential to strengthen GE’s position in the strategically important turbine-blade and vane market. GE Aerospace Buy Rating Reaffirmed
• Neutral Sentiment: Howmet Aerospace’s CEO said he was comfortable with the transaction, noting that demand for engine parts remains strong. This suggests GE’s vertical integration may not eliminate broader industry demand for independent suppliers, although Howmet shares came under pressure as investors reassessed its exposure to GE. Howmet CEO comments on GE Aerospace deal
• Negative Sentiment: The purchase will use $7 billion in cash and new debt for the remainder, and values CPP at roughly 18 times expected 2027 EBITDA including synergies. Investors appear concerned that the premium valuation, leverage and integration of a large supplier could limit near-term returns. The deal is not expected to close until the second half of 2027 and remains subject to regulatory approval. GE Aerospace Falls as Investors Weigh CPP Deal

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

GE has been the subject of several research analyst reports. UBS Group upped their price target on shares of GE Aerospace from $426.00 to $435.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, July 17th. Weiss Ratings upgraded GE Aerospace from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “buy (b)” rating in a report on Friday, July 17th. TD Cowen reaffirmed 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. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $450.00 price target on shares of GE Aerospace in a report on Monday, July 27th. Finally, Citigroup reissued a “buy” rating and set a $431.00 price target (up from $353.00) on shares of GE Aerospace in a research report on Wednesday, July 1st. Sixteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, two have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $390.59.

GE Aerospace Stock Performance

The company has a current ratio of 0.98, a quick ratio of 0.67 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.96. The firm has a market capitalization of $338.01 billion, a PE ratio of 38.37, a PEG ratio of 2.46 and a beta of 1.35. The firm’s fifty day moving average price is $355.84 and its 200 day moving average price is $328.91.

GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July 16th. The company reported $2.02 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.86 by $0.16. The firm had revenue of $12.63 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $11.87 billion. GE Aerospace had a return on equity of 40.56% and a net margin of 17.72%.The firm’s revenue was up 21.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $1.66 earnings per share. GE Aerospace has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.650-7.850 EPS. On average, research analysts anticipate that GE Aerospace will post 7.91 earnings per share for the current year.

GE Aerospace Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, July 27th. Investors of record on Monday, July 6th were paid a $0.47 dividend. This represents a $1.88 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.6%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, July 6th. GE Aerospace’s payout ratio is presently 22.14%.

Insider Transactions at GE Aerospace

In other GE Aerospace news, SVP Mohamed Ali sold 8,096 shares of the stock in a transaction on Friday, July 24th. The shares were sold at an average price of $353.71, for a total transaction of $2,863,636.16. Following the transaction, the senior vice president directly owned 20,666 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $7,309,770.86. This represents a 28.15% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. Corporate insiders own 0.19% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On GE Aerospace

A number of institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Blueline Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of GE Aerospace in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Ankerstar Wealth LLC bought a new position in GE Aerospace during the fourth quarter worth $31,000. Paladin Partners LLC acquired a new position in GE Aerospace during the 2nd quarter valued at $38,000. Tucker Asset Management LLC bought a new stake in GE Aerospace in the 4th quarter valued at $32,000. Finally, Parvin Asset Management LLC bought a new stake in GE Aerospace in the 2nd quarter valued at $41,000. 74.77% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

GE Aerospace Company Profile

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.