Current Trading Activity
GE Aerospace (NYSE: GE) had a volatile day of trading on June 12, 2025. Reports about its performance were mixed. Some sources say the stock opened at $245.38 and rose by 1.4% during the session. However, other reports highlight premarket drops of 3.67% to 4.3% after news of an Air India aircraft crash.
The stock’s current trading range shows a 52-week high of $257.47 reached on June 6, 2025, and a 52-week low of $150.20. GE Aerospace has a market capitalization of around $261.67 billion. This makes it one of the biggest aerospace companies in the world.
Impact of Air India Crash
A key reason for the change in GE Aerospace’s stock today is the crash of an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner. The plane went down shortly after taking off from Ahmedabad, India. The aircraft had GE Aerospace’s GEnx-1B engines. This caused quick concerns in the market. The company has called in its emergency response team. A team is heading to India to look at the cockpit data from the crash.
This is the first crash of a Boeing 787 since its launch. It’s an important event for both Boeing and GE Aerospace. The crash led to 242 deaths and forced Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad to shut down temporarily.
Recent Performance Context
Before today’s changes, GE Aerospace was on a strong upswing. The stock had gone up for seven consecutive days by June 3, 2025. During this streak, the company gained over 6% before temporarily entering red territory. The stock closed at $248.87 on June 3, representing a 0.56% gain for that session.
Year-to-date, GE Aerospace has demonstrated impressive performance with gains exceeding 44-48%. The stock has grown impressively over the long term, rising about 49-53% in the last year.
Market Position and Analyst Outlook
GE Aerospace continues to outperform many competitors in the aerospace sector. In the first quarter, the company’s aftermarket sales grew by 17% compared to last year. This shows strong operational performance. Recent analyst coverage is mostly positive. Many firms have “Buy” ratings and price targets between $200 and $275.
The company is doing well financially. It has a trailing twelve-month earnings per share of $6.35. Its P/E ratio is about 38 to 48. Revenue for the trailing twelve months reached $39.68 billion, with a net margin of 17.33%.
Supply Chain and Production Updates
Recent management commentary has been encouraging regarding operational improvements. CEO Larry Culp said supply chain issues are getting better. The company plans to boost narrowbody jet engine deliveries by 15-20% this year after slowing production in 2024. These improvements help the company grow in the long run, even with the current volatility from the Air India incident.
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