GE Aerospace (GE)

In January 2025, GE Aerospace's shares gained 22% following a strong fourth-quarter 2024 earnings report and an upbeat outlook for 2025. In April 2025, GE Aerospace reported a robust start to Q1 2025, exceeding Wall Street expectations, and the stock price reacted positively. However, GE Aerospace and RTX warned in April 2025 that new tariffs could inflate 2025 costs. In June 2025, the Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.36 per share, payable on July 25, 2025, and an investor day scheduled for June 2025 was postponed.

Demand for GE Aerospace's products and services is influenced by the seasonality of the aviation industry, with peak demand during the busiest travel period from May to October and a slowdown during the winter months from November to March. Delays in new aircraft deliveries and the post-pandemic recovery in air travel can mitigate the impact of seasonality on new engine sales and service demand.

GE Aerospace is a global leader in the aerospace industry, specializing in aircraft propulsion, services, and systems. The company became a standalone public entity in April 2024, following the divestiture of General Electric's healthcare and energy divisions. Its core business is within the Aerospace sector and industry. Its major products include a wide range of jet and turboprop engines, as well as integrated systems for commercial, military, business, and general aviation aircraft. Beyond engine manufacturing, GE Aerospace provides extensive aftermarket services, including maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO), and the sale of spare parts. GE Aerospace is involved in joint ventures such as CFM International and Engine Alliance.

GE Aerospace maintains a significant global presence, with its headquarters in Evendale, Ohio. Europe represents its largest global presence outside the United States, with operations in 18 countries. Globally, GE Aerospace has over 60 locations across multiple geographic regions, including more than 62 production sites, over 10 overhaul and component sites, and 17 development centers in 22 countries. The company's operations are segmented into five regions: U.S., Europe, Asia, Americas, and Other Global. It also has manufacturing facilities and suppliers in Canada, Mexico, and India. Additionally, GE Aerospace operates Global Operations Centers in Cincinnati, Ohio, and Monterrey, Mexico, which handle shared services like accounting, finance, and human resources.

GE Aerospace's brand reputation is fostered by strong financial performance, commitment to returning capital to shareholders, focus on innovation in sustainable aviation, strategic investments in global manufacturing facilities and U.S. suppliers, and efforts to address supply chain constraints and accelerate deliveries. The postponement of an investor day due to an ongoing investigation into Air India Flight 171 indicates the company's sensitivity to aviation safety concerns.

GE Aerospace's ownership is primarily institutional, with major institutional owners including Vanguard Group Inc., Blackrock, Inc., Fmr Llc, Tci Fund Management Ltd, Capital International Investors, State Street Corp, Capital Research Global Investors, Price T Rowe Associates Inc /Md/, Geode Capital Management, Llc, and Capital World Investors. Institutional shareholders collectively hold a significant portion of the company's stock, ranging from approximately 74.71% to 79.21%. Individual insider shareholders, as of February 2024, include Edward Garden, H. Lawrence Culp, and Russel Stokes.