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GE Aerospace (GE) Rises As Market Takes a Dip: Key Facts
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In the latest trading session, GE Aerospace (GE - Free Report) closed at $354.39, marking a +1.39% move from the previous day. The stock outperformed the S&P 500, which registered a daily loss of 0.02%. Elsewhere, the Dow saw a downswing of 0.21%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq depreciated by 0.08%.
The industrial conglomerate's shares have seen a decrease of 3.86% over the last month, not keeping up with the Aerospace sector's loss of 2.92% and the S&P 500's gain of 3.67%.
The investment community will be closely monitoring the performance of GE Aerospace in its forthcoming earnings report. The company's earnings per share (EPS) are projected to be $1.99, reflecting a 19.88% increase from the same quarter last year. Meanwhile, the latest consensus estimate predicts the revenue to be $12.57 billion, indicating a 11.17% increase compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
For the annual period, the Zacks Consensus Estimates anticipate earnings of $7.86 per share and a revenue of $50.65 billion, signifying shifts of +23.39% and +19.69%, respectively, from the last year.
Investors should also take note of any recent adjustments to analyst estimates for GE Aerospace. These revisions help to show the ever-changing nature of near-term business trends. As a result, we can interpret positive estimate revisions as a good sign for the business outlook.
Our research shows that these estimate changes are directly correlated with near-term stock prices. Investors can capitalize on this by using the Zacks Rank. This model considers these estimate changes and provides a simple, actionable rating system.
The Zacks Rank system ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell). It has a remarkable, outside-audited track record of success, with #1 stocks delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has shifted 0.08% downward. As of now, GE Aerospace holds a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
Digging into valuation, GE Aerospace currently has a Forward P/E ratio of 44.46. Its industry sports an average Forward P/E of 22.86, so one might conclude that GE Aerospace is trading at a premium comparatively.
We can also see that GE currently has a PEG ratio of 2.57. The PEG ratio bears resemblance to the frequently used P/E ratio, but this parameter also includes the company's expected earnings growth trajectory. The Aerospace - Defense was holding an average PEG ratio of 1.71 at yesterday's closing price.
The Aerospace - Defense industry is part of the Aerospace sector. Currently, this industry holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 67, positioning it in the top 28% of all 250+ industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank evaluates the power of our distinct industry groups by determining the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks forming the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
Keep in mind to rely on Zacks.com to watch all these stock-impacting metrics, and more, in the succeeding trading sessions.
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GE Aerospace (GE) Rises As Market Takes a Dip: Key Facts
In the latest trading session, GE Aerospace (GE - Free Report) closed at $354.39, marking a +1.39% move from the previous day. The stock outperformed the S&P 500, which registered a daily loss of 0.02%. Elsewhere, the Dow saw a downswing of 0.21%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq depreciated by 0.08%.
The industrial conglomerate's shares have seen a decrease of 3.86% over the last month, not keeping up with the Aerospace sector's loss of 2.92% and the S&P 500's gain of 3.67%.
The investment community will be closely monitoring the performance of GE Aerospace in its forthcoming earnings report. The company's earnings per share (EPS) are projected to be $1.99, reflecting a 19.88% increase from the same quarter last year. Meanwhile, the latest consensus estimate predicts the revenue to be $12.57 billion, indicating a 11.17% increase compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
For the annual period, the Zacks Consensus Estimates anticipate earnings of $7.86 per share and a revenue of $50.65 billion, signifying shifts of +23.39% and +19.69%, respectively, from the last year.
Investors should also take note of any recent adjustments to analyst estimates for GE Aerospace. These revisions help to show the ever-changing nature of near-term business trends. As a result, we can interpret positive estimate revisions as a good sign for the business outlook.
Our research shows that these estimate changes are directly correlated with near-term stock prices. Investors can capitalize on this by using the Zacks Rank. This model considers these estimate changes and provides a simple, actionable rating system.
The Zacks Rank system ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell). It has a remarkable, outside-audited track record of success, with #1 stocks delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has shifted 0.08% downward. As of now, GE Aerospace holds a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
Digging into valuation, GE Aerospace currently has a Forward P/E ratio of 44.46. Its industry sports an average Forward P/E of 22.86, so one might conclude that GE Aerospace is trading at a premium comparatively.
We can also see that GE currently has a PEG ratio of 2.57. The PEG ratio bears resemblance to the frequently used P/E ratio, but this parameter also includes the company's expected earnings growth trajectory. The Aerospace - Defense was holding an average PEG ratio of 1.71 at yesterday's closing price.
The Aerospace - Defense industry is part of the Aerospace sector. Currently, this industry holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 67, positioning it in the top 28% of all 250+ industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank evaluates the power of our distinct industry groups by determining the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks forming the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
Keep in mind to rely on Zacks.com to watch all these stock-impacting metrics, and more, in the succeeding trading sessions.