GE Aerospace raised guidance. GE Aerospace stock gains 1.46 percent.
Published on 10/23/2026 at 10:55 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSGuidance and valuation signals
- Third-quarter orders reached USD 19.0 billion on October 20, 2026.
- Adjusted earnings guidance rose to USD 8.00-8.10 per share for fiscal year 2026.
- GE Aerospace stock trades at EUR 263.18 at 10:44 a.m. CEST at Lang & Schwarz on October 23, 2026, 1.46 percent above the Xetra close of October 22, 2026.
- Market capitalization stood at USD 304.6 billion as of October 22, 2026.
GE Aerospace (ISIN US3696043013) traded at EUR 263.18 at Lang & Schwarz on October 23, 2026 at 10:44 a.m. CEST, up 1.46 percent versus the Xetra close of October 22, 2026 at EUR 259.40. The company raised its 2026 outlook after third-quarter revenue reached USD 14.12 billion, according to the GE Aerospace release dated October 20, 2026.
Guidance rises after strong orders
The results gave the guidance increase a substantial operating base. Total orders reached USD 19.0 billion in the third quarter, up 49 percent from the prior-year period, while GAAP profit rose 12 percent to USD 2.8 billion.
Adjusted operating profit climbed 30 percent to USD 3.0 billion, and the adjusted operating margin reached 22.5 percent in the third quarter. The company now expects adjusted earnings per share of USD 8.00-8.10 for fiscal year 2026, compared with the prior range of USD 7.65-7.85.
What does the outlook mean?
The raised outlook also improves the comparison with the earlier plan. GE Aerospace lifted operating profit guidance to USD 10.9-11.0 billion from USD 10.55-10.75 billion and increased free cash flow guidance to USD 9.1-9.4 billion from USD 8.9-9.2 billion, as Morningstar reported on October 20, 2026.
Recent milestones show how the earnings update fits the company story. On July 16, 2026, second-quarter GAAP revenue reached USD 13.3 billion, while the September 8, 2026 agreement to acquire Consolidated Precision Products carried a cash purchase price of USD 11.75 billion, according to TickerScout. The October 20, 2026 third-quarter update then delivered USD 14.12 billion of GAAP revenue and USD 2.25 of adjusted earnings per share from continuing operations, according to GE Aerospace.
Analysts reset their targets
Target changes added a more cautious valuation signal after the results. On October 21, 2026, Morgan Stanley lowered its GE Aerospace target from USD 400 to USD 375, while UBS raised its target from USD 377 to USD 380 and kept a Buy rating, according to MarketScreener.
Trading after the earnings update
GE Aerospace stock was trading at EUR 263.18 at Lang & Schwarz on October 23, 2026 at 10:44 a.m. CEST, 1.46 percent above the Xetra close of October 22, 2026 at EUR 259.40. The Nasdaq-listed company had a primary-market quote of USD 293.54 at the October 22, 2026 close, while its market capitalization was USD 304.6 billion.
The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of GE Aerospace stock.
GE Aerospace stock facts
- Company: GE Aerospace
- ISIN: US3696043013
- Ticker: GE
- Primary exchange: NYSE
- Price Lang & Schwarz (as of October 23, 2026, 10:44 a.m. CEST): EUR 263.18
- Change versus Xetra close: plus 1.46 percent
- Xetra close (October 22, 2026): EUR 259.40
- Market capitalization: USD 304.6 billion (as of October 22, 2026)
- 52-week range: USD 268.91-388.84 (as of October 22, 2026)
- Sector / Industry: Industrials / Aerospace and Defense
Market context: Market report S&P 500.
