Sheila Kahyaoglu, an analyst from Jefferies, maintained the Buy rating on GE Aerospace (GE – Research Report). The associated price target remains the same with $240.00.
Sheila Kahyaoglu’s rating is based on GE Aerospace’s strong financial performance and strategic management decisions. The company has demonstrated resilience by maintaining its profit guidance for 2025, despite accounting for $0.5 billion in tariffs. This was achieved through effective cost controls and price surcharges, showcasing GE’s ability to navigate economic challenges.
Additionally, GE Aerospace’s CES Services reported impressive profit margins, even in the face of tariff-related headwinds. The company’s backlog and growth in services further support a positive outlook, with significant increases in spare parts and engine services. These factors, combined with a robust free cash flow and strategic stock buybacks, contribute to Kahyaoglu’s confidence in rating GE Aerospace as a Buy.
According to TipRanks, Kahyaoglu is a 5-star analyst with an average return of 9.0% and a 57.37% success rate. Kahyaoglu covers the Industrials sector, focusing on stocks such as Boeing, GE Aerospace, and HEICO.
In another report released on April 25, Bank of America Securities also reiterated a Buy rating on the stock with a $230.00 price target.