General Electric Dividends and Buybacks
Dividend criteria checks 0/6
General Electric is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 0.66%.
Key information
0.6%
Dividend yield
2.7%
Buyback Yield
| Total Shareholder Yield | 3.3% |
| Future Dividend Yield | 0.8% |
| Dividend Growth | -27.7% |
| Next dividend pay date | n/a |
| Ex dividend date | n/a |
| Dividend per share | n/a |
| Payout ratio | 19% |
Recent dividend and buyback updates
Recent updates
GE: Automation And Repair Capacity Expansion Will Support Stronger Future Profits
Analysts have trimmed their price targets on General Electric, with the updated fair value estimate moving from about $357 to $350 as they factor in slightly lower revenue growth assumptions, a modestly higher discount rate, and a reduced future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Recent research on General Electric focuses on fine tuning expectations for GE Aerospace, with several firms updating price targets and initiating coverage around the current setup for growth, cash generation, and execution in the engine business.GE Aerospace: One Of My Highest Conviction Long-Term Compounders
Apr 21
GE: Future Engine Demand And Automation Will Test Execution Balance
Analysts have trimmed the General Electric fair value estimate to $290.00, reflecting updated views on discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E assumptions drawn from the latest mix of higher and lower Street price targets on GE Aerospace. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on GE Aerospace presents a mix of optimism and caution around the current share price and earnings outlook.
GE: Engine Franchise And Long Cycle Services Will Support Future Returns
Analysts have inched their price expectations for General Electric higher, with the updated fair value estimate moving from $424.14 to $425.00 as they factor in refreshed views on earnings power, profit margins, and long term engine business fundamentals reflected in recent Street research on GE Aerospace. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on GE Aerospace has leaned positive, with several bullish analysts updating price targets and ratings as they reassess the engine franchise, earnings power, and long term guidance framework.
GE: The "Post-Split" Propulsion Supercycle and the $1 Billion Manufacturing Surge
GE Aerospace (GE) has officially completed its multi-year transformation, emerging in 2026 as a pure-play aviation titan focused on the "Golden Age" of jet propulsion. As of the market close on March 27, 2026, the stock is trading at $282.81 USD on the NYSE, reflecting a period of healthy consolidation after reaching an all-time high of $348.48 in February.GE: Fairly Valued On Engine Strength Automation Push And Execution Risk
Analysts have trimmed the updated fair value estimate for General Electric to about $297 from roughly $301, while still lifting Street price targets into the $378 to $425 range. They highlight GE Aerospace's competitive moat, engine business review work, and refreshed guidance as support for the revised outlook.GE: Aerospace Moat And Long Cycle Services Will Drive Future Returns
The analyst fair value estimate for General Electric has moved from $394.00 to about $424.14 as analysts factor in a higher assumed revenue growth rate, a modestly different discount rate, and Street research highlighting GE Aerospace as a "best in class" operator with a deep competitive moat in a long cycle industry. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on General Electric, and specifically GE Aerospace, has leaned constructive, with several bullish analysts updating their views around quality of execution, earnings power, and cash generation.GE: Fairly Valued On Automation Push And High Execution Demands
Analysts have lifted their implied fair value estimate for General Electric to about $301 from roughly $198, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E, along with a slightly higher discount rate. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on General Electric has been active, with several firms adjusting their price targets on GE Aerospace.GE: Aerospace Order Wins And Buybacks Will Support Stronger Future Profits
Analysts have lifted their implied fair value estimate for General Electric shares from US$339.69 to US$357.24. This reflects updated assumptions around slightly higher revenue growth, a modestly lower discount rate, and recent price target moves across the Street for GE Aerospace.GE: Engine Contract Momentum And Higher Margins Will Support Future Returns
Narrative Update Analysts have made a modest upward adjustment to their price targets for General Electric, reflecting small refinements to assumptions on discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E rather than a change in the US$394 fair value estimate. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around General Electric has centered on fine tuning price targets for GE Aerospace, with a mix of upward and downward adjustments that still point to generally constructive sentiment on the company’s execution and earnings power.GE: Large Engine Deals And Higher Margins Will Support Future Returns
Analysts have updated their price views on General Electric, citing revised assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E ratios. These changes collectively refine their estimate of fair value to approximately $394.00.GE: Defense Demand Will Support Aerospace Earnings And Shareholder Returns
Analysts have raised their price target for General Electric from approximately 340 dollars to 394 dollars, reflecting higher expected revenue growth and a modestly richer future earnings multiple, despite slightly lower projected profit margins and a marginally reduced discount rate. What's in the News The Pentagon is pressing U.S. missile suppliers, including GE Aerospace, to double or even quadruple missile output in anticipation of a potential future conflict with China, signaling sustained demand for advanced defense propulsion systems (Wall Street Journal).GE: Rising Defense Demand Will Drive Stronger Aerospace Profits Ahead
Analysts have modestly raised their price target on General Electric, citing slightly stronger expected revenue growth and profit margins that nudge fair value to approximately 339.69 dollars from 339 dollars previously. What's in the News The Pentagon is pushing missile makers, including GE Aerospace, to double or even quadruple production amid concerns over a potential future conflict with China.GE: Urgent Defense Demand Will Drive Aerospace Upside As Production Rises
General Electric's analyst price target has been revised downward from $343.57 to $339.00. This reflects analyst expectations of slightly slower growth and modestly higher discount rates impacting valuation.GE: Aerospace Engine Demand Will Drive Strong Upside as Production Expands
General Electric’s analyst price target has increased from $327.29 to $343.57, as analysts cite improved commercial engine prospects and a more favorable outlook. This supports a higher valuation.Analysts Boost General Electric Valuation on Strong Aerospace Outlook Despite Market Challenges
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for General Electric from $310.14 to $327.29 per share. They cite improved expectations for GE Aerospace's commercial engines and ongoing attractive valuation as key factors for the update.Next Generation Engines And AI Will Transform Aerospace
General Electric's analyst price target has been revised upward from $302.33 to $310.14. This change reflects increased confidence among analysts, driven by positive momentum in GE Aerospace's engine business, strong commercial demand, and an improved long-term profit outlook.Next Generation Engines And AI Will Transform Aerospace
Analysts have raised their price target for GE to $302.33, citing robust demand and upward estimates for GE Aerospace’s commercial engines, improved financial guidance, and strengthened confidence in management and the company’s long-term engine aftermarket outlook. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts see higher expectations and estimates for GE Aerospace's commercial engines and services, driven by strong market demand.Next Generation Engines And AI Will Transform Aerospace
Analysts remain bullish on General Electric due to raised EBIT guidance, strong momentum in GE Aerospace’s commercial engines and aftermarket business, and attractive valuation, resulting in an unchanged consensus price target of $297.93. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts highlight raised EBIT guidance for 2025 and 2028, indicating improved profit expectations and sustained upward momentum following Q2 results.Wall Street Lunch: Tariffs Take Center Stage In Earning Reports
Apr 22GE Aerospace: Long-Term Growth, Short-Term Risk
Apr 11GE Aerospace Shares Are Reaching An Inflection Point
Feb 19GE Aerospace: Don't Bail Out Just Yet
Feb 02GE Aerospace Q4: Firing On All Cylinders; Upgrade To 'Strong Buy'
Jan 25GE Aerospace: Flying Too Close To The Sun
Jan 16General Electric, Spin-Offs, And Dividends
Dec 12GE Aerospace: Firing On Most Cylinders, Still Battling The October Earnings-Day Dip
Nov 24GE Aerospace Q3: Strength In Order Book Continues
Oct 22General Electric: The Razor Blade Business Model
Oct 16GE Aerospace Stock Is Super Expensive, But Still A Buy
Sep 24GE Aerospace: Investing $1 Billion In MRO Facilities
Aug 27This Is Not Your Father's GE: GE Aerospace Keeps Hitting Home Runs
Jul 23Moat Monster: GE Aerospace's Rally Is Just The Beginning
Jun 06GE Aerospace: First Standalone Results Back Up Premium Valuation
May 06GE Aerospace Q1: A Standalone Company With Strong Order Growth
Apr 25GE Aerospace: GE Is Dead, Long Live GE
Apr 03Stability and Growth of Payments
Fetching dividends data
Stable Dividend: GE is not paying a notable dividend for the US market, therefore no need to check if payments are stable.
Growing Dividend: GE is not paying a notable dividend for the US market, therefore no need to check if payments are increasing.
Dividend Yield vs Market
| General Electric Dividend Yield vs Market |
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| Segment | Dividend Yield |
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| Company (GE) | 0.6% |
| Market Bottom 25% (US) | 1.4% |
| Market Top 25% (US) | 4.2% |
| Industry Average (Aerospace & Defense) | 1.2% |
| Analyst forecast (GE) (up to 3 years) | 0.8% |
Notable Dividend: GE's dividend (0.66%) isn’t notable compared to the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the US market (1.41%).
High Dividend: GE's dividend (0.66%) is low compared to the top 25% of dividend payers in the US market (4.24%).
Earnings Payout to Shareholders
Earnings Coverage: GE is not paying a notable dividend for the US market.
Cash Payout to Shareholders
Cash Flow Coverage: GE is not paying a notable dividend for the US market.
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/04/30 21:30 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/04/30 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
General Electric Company is covered by 35 analysts. 18 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| John Eade | Argus Research Company |
| Robert Cornell | Barclays |
| David Strauss | Barclays |