Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar Buys GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) Shares

24 Apr 2026, 06:40 by Mitch Edgeman · The Markets Daily

Representative Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican-Florida) recently bought shares of GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE). In a filing disclosed on April 21st, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $1,001 and $15,000 in GE Aerospace stock on March 24th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “UBS IRA ACCOUNT” account.

Representative Maria Elvira Salazar also recently made the following trade(s):

Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of FedEx (NYSE:FDX) on 3/25/2026.
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Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) on 3/24/2026.
Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Honeywell International (NASDAQ:HON) on 3/24/2026.
Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group (NYSE:GS) on 3/19/2026.
Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ:ULTA) on 3/19/2026.
Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Citigroup (NYSE:C) on 3/19/2026.
Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Corning (NYSE:GLW) on 3/19/2026.
Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Peloton Interactive (NASDAQ:PTON) on 3/19/2026.
Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of RH (NYSE:RH) on 3/19/2026.

GE Aerospace Price Performance

GE stock opened at $282.77 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.74, a current ratio of 1.01 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.99. GE Aerospace has a 12 month low of $194.05 and a 12 month high of $348.48. The firm has a market cap of $295.03 billion, a P/E ratio of 34.82, a P/E/G ratio of 2.59 and a beta of 1.43. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $309.41 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $306.71.

GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE – Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Tuesday, April 21st. The company reported $1.86 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.60 by $0.26. GE Aerospace had a net margin of 17.86% and a return on equity of 37.99%. The firm had revenue of $11.61 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $11.61 billion. During the same period last year, the firm earned $1.49 EPS. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 24.6% compared to the same quarter last year. GE Aerospace has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.100-7.400 EPS. On average, analysts anticipate that GE Aerospace will post 7.38 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

GE Aerospace Increases Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, April 27th. Shareholders of record on Monday, March 9th will be issued a $0.47 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, March 9th. This represents a $1.88 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.7%. This is an increase from GE Aerospace’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.36. GE Aerospace’s payout ratio is 23.15%.

Insider Activity at GE Aerospace

In related news, SVP Amy L. Gowder sold 4,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Monday, February 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $305.73, for a total transaction of $1,222,920.00. Following the transaction, the senior vice president owned 16,535 shares in the company, valued at $5,055,245.55. The trade was a 19.48% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. Also, SVP Russell Stokes sold 30,363 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Friday, January 30th. The shares were sold at an average price of $306.47, for a total transaction of $9,305,348.61. Following the transaction, the senior vice president owned 150,434 shares in the company, valued at $46,103,507.98. The trade was a 16.79% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have sold 37,398 shares of company stock worth $11,455,491 in the last quarter. Company insiders own 0.19% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On GE Aerospace

Several hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in GE. REAP Financial Group LLC acquired a new position in shares of GE Aerospace during the 3rd quarter valued at $25,000. Blueline Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of GE Aerospace during the 4th quarter valued at $25,000. Marquette Asset Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of GE Aerospace during the 3rd quarter valued at $26,000. Barnes Dennig Private Wealth Management LLC lifted its position in shares of GE Aerospace by 147.2% during the 3rd quarter. Barnes Dennig Private Wealth Management LLC now owns 89 shares of the company’s stock valued at $27,000 after acquiring an additional 53 shares during the period. Finally, Roble Belko & Company Inc lifted its position in shares of GE Aerospace by 98.1% during the 3rd quarter. Roble Belko & Company Inc now owns 103 shares of the company’s stock valued at $31,000 after acquiring an additional 51 shares during the period. 74.77% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Key Stories Impacting GE Aerospace

Here are the key news stories impacting GE Aerospace this week:

Positive Sentiment: Citi and other outlets pushed a “buy the dip” narrative after the earnings pullback, arguing fundamentals (robust demand, large services backlog) support a rebound. GE Stock Drops After Earnings. Citi Says Buy the Dip.
Positive Sentiment: Wells Fargo initiated coverage with an Overweight and a $325 target, highlighting LEAP‑engine ramp prospects and multi‑year free cash flow upside. Wells Fargo Asserts GE Aerospace Growth Prospects
Positive Sentiment: GE is rolling out workforce and MRO investments (Lifting Futures training program and new MRO/manufacturing commitments) that support capacity expansion and long‑term service revenue. GE Aerospace Foundation Announces Inaugural “Lifting Futures” Workforce Locations
Neutral Sentiment: Analyst moves are mixed: some firms trimmed price targets but kept buy/overweight stances (Morgan Stanley, UBS, President Capital), while others maintain higher targets — signaling continued conviction but differing timing and valuation views. Morgan Stanley Lowers Price Target on GE Aerospace
Neutral Sentiment: Industry MRO partnerships (e.g., AFI KLM / Woodward support for LEAP components) underscore growing LEAP ecosystem activity, which is structurally supportive for GE as CFM partner. (Industry release)
Negative Sentiment: Management left FY‑2026 guidance essentially unchanged despite a strong quarter; that cautious outlook sparked the earlier sharp selloff (material market‑cap decline reported by outlets) as investors had hoped for raised guidance. Why GE Aerospace (GE) Stock Is Trading Lower Today
Negative Sentiment: Several analyst notes and headlines highlight short‑term margin pressure and geopolitical/skip risks that could weigh on near‑term sentiment even if demand remains strong. GE loses $20B in market cap on earnings

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several brokerages recently issued reports on GE. Wolfe Research lifted their price target on shares of GE Aerospace from $340.00 to $360.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Monday, January 12th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their price target on shares of GE Aerospace from $325.00 to $335.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Monday, January 26th. The Goldman Sachs Group lifted their price target on shares of GE Aerospace from $338.00 to $350.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, January 23rd. Sanford C. Bernstein lifted their price target on shares of GE Aerospace from $374.00 to $405.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Tuesday, March 3rd. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and set a $355.00 price target on shares of GE Aerospace in a report on Wednesday. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have assigned a Buy rating, three have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $349.06.

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About Representative Salazar

Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Florida’s 27th Congressional District. She assumed office on January 3, 2021. Her current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Salazar (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Florida’s 27th Congressional District. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Maria Elvira Salazar was born in Miami, Florida, and lives in Coral Gables, Florida. Salazar earned an undergraduate degree from the University of Miami in 1983 and a graduate degree from Harvard University in 1995. Her career experience includes working as a television journalist, reporter, and news anchor.

About GE Aerospace

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GE Aerospace (NYSE: GE) is the aerospace business of General Electric, focused on the design, manufacture and support of aircraft engines, integrated propulsion systems and related aftermarket services. The company serves commercial airlines, airframers, business and general aviation operators, and defense customers, providing propulsion solutions for a broad range of aircraft types from single‑aisle airliners to widebody and military platforms.

Its product portfolio includes a family of commercial and military jet engines as well as spare parts, components and systems engineering.