GE Aerospace Earnings Preview: What to Expect
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With a market cap of $265.6 billion, GE Aerospace (GE) is a global leader in designing and manufacturing jet engines, integrated systems, and components for commercial and military aviation. The company operates worldwide and is renowned for its innovation, service capabilities, and advanced aero-derivative gas turbines for marine and industrial applications.
The Evendale, Ohio-based company is expected to release its fiscal Q2 2025 earnings results before the market opens on Tuesday, Jul. 22. Ahead of this event, analysts project GE to report an adjusted EPS of $1.42, a 18.3% growth from $1.20 in the year-ago quarter. The company has exceeded Wall Street's bottom-line estimates in the last four quarters. In Q1 2025, GE Aerospace surpassed the consensus adjusted EPS estimate by 18.3%.
For fiscal 2025, analysts forecast GE Aerospace to report adjusted EPS of $5.51, up 19.8% from $4.60 in fiscal 2024.
Over the past 52 weeks, GE Aerospace has surged 56.7%, significantly outperforming the broader S&P 500 Index's ($SPX) 13.2% return and the Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund's (XLI) 22.8% gain over the same period.
GE Aerospace stock soared 6.1% on Apr. 22 after the company reported Q1 2025 results that significantly beat expectations, with adjusted EPS of $1.49 and revenue of $9.9 billion. The 11% year-over-year revenue growth and a 460-basis-point increase in operating profit margin to 23.8% showcased strong execution despite ongoing supply chain challenges. Investors were also encouraged by the 15% order growth in the Commercial Engines & Services segment and a robust $12.3 billion in total Q1 orders.
Additionally, management’s reaffirmation of full-year guidance, including expected adjusted EPS of $5.10 - $5.45 and mid-teens revenue growth, further boosted investor confidence.
Analysts' consensus view on GE Aerospace stock is bullish, with an overall “Strong Buy” rating. Among 21 analysts covering the stock, 16 suggest a "Strong Buy," two give a "Hold," and three provide a "Hold" rating. As of writing, GE is trading above the average analyst price target of $239.37.
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