GE Aerospace Reports 18% Revenue Growth Driven by 74% Surge in Orders
GE Aerospace reported a profit of $2.85 billion for the latest quarter, an increase from $2.29 billion year-over-year. Earnings per share rose to $2.40, up from $1.75, with adjusted earnings at $1.57, exceeding analyst expectations of $1.43.
Total revenue increased by 18% to $12.7 billion, and total orders surged 74% to $27 billion. Orders in the commercial division rose by 76%, while the defense sector saw a 61% increase. For 2026, the company expects adjusted revenue growth in the low double digits and full-year adjusted earnings between $7.10 and $7.40 per share, with analysts projecting $7.14.
The growth is attributed to a rebound in air travel demand and heightened global military spending due to geopolitical tensions. Shares rose 4.1% to $332.14 in premarket trading.
