GE Aerospace Nears 52-Week High Amid Strong Earnings and Dividend Growth
GE Aerospace stock closed at $339.81, just 2.5% below its 52-week peak of $348.48. The 73.3% annual surge dwarfs the S&P 500's 21.6% gain, outpacing aerospace peers RTX Corp and L3Harris Technologies.
Fourth-quarter results exceeded expectations: $1.57 EPS beat consensus by $0.14, while revenue climbed 17.6% YoY to $11.90B. The company raised its dividend 30.6% to $0.47/share, payable April 27.
Technical indicators remain bullish, with shares trading above both 50-day ($319.29) and 200-day ($303.08) moving averages. FY2026 guidance of $7.10-$7.40 EPS suggests sustained momentum in commercial engine demand and defense contracts.