Company Performance - GE Aerospace's stock closed at $325.12, reflecting a +1.62% increase from the previous trading session, outperforming the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.06% [1] - Over the last month, GE Aerospace shares increased by 6.05%, which is below the Aerospace sector's gain of 11.52% but above the S&P 500's gain of 1.99% [1] Earnings Projections - The upcoming earnings release for GE Aerospace is scheduled for January 22, 2026, with projected EPS of $1.42, indicating a 7.58% increase year-over-year [2] - Revenue for the same quarter is anticipated to be $11.19 billion, representing a 13.26% increase compared to the previous year [2] Full Year Estimates - For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates project earnings of $6.22 per share, reflecting a +35.22% change from the previous year, while revenue is expected to remain at $41.63 billion with no change [3] Analyst Sentiment - Recent adjustments to analyst estimates for GE Aerospace indicate a positive outlook, as upward revisions suggest optimism regarding the company's business and profitability [3][4] Zacks Rank and Performance - GE Aerospace currently holds a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy), with the Zacks Rank system showing an impressive track record of outperformance, particularly for 1 ranked stocks yielding an average annual return of +25% since 1988 [5] - Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate for GE Aerospace has remained unchanged [5] Valuation Metrics - GE Aerospace has a Forward P/E ratio of 45.64, which is a premium compared to its industry's Forward P/E of 24.38 [6] - The company also has a PEG ratio of 2.19, higher than the Aerospace - Defense industry's average PEG ratio of 1.91 [6] Industry Overview - The Aerospace - Defense industry, part of the broader Aerospace sector, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 106, placing it in the top 44% of over 250 industries [7] - The top 50% rated industries are shown to outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [7]
GE Aerospace (GE) Ascends While Market Falls: Some Facts to Note