Jim Cramer Predicts Bright Future for GE Aerospace Stock

Jim Cramer believes that GE Aerospace has great potential for growth, stating that it is "going much higher." He advises investors to stay the course and hold onto the stock, despite its recent 53% increase. Cramer also mentions GE Vernova as another promising investment.

GE Aerospace (GE) has been a standout performer in the aerospace and defense sector, with its stock prices soaring significantly over the past year. The company, based in Evendale, Ohio, designs and produces commercial and defense aircraft engines, integrated engine components, electric power, and mechanical aircraft systems. With a market cap of $288.6 billion, GE Aerospace has notably outperformed the broader market, with stock prices surging 67.8% over the past 52 weeks and 63.3% on a YTD basis [1].

Despite delivering impressive growth figures, GE Aerospace's stock prices dipped 2.2% following the release of its Q2 results on July 17. The company reported high growth in equipment sales as well as service revenues, leading to a 21.2% year-over-year growth in overall topline to $11 billion, surpassing the Street’s expectations. Furthermore, the company continued to observe significant growth in orders, ensuring its future growth prospects. Meanwhile, its adjusted EPS jumped 38% year-over-year to $1.66, exceeding the consensus estimates by 16.1% [1].

Jim Cramer, a prominent financial analyst, has highlighted GE Aerospace as a promising investment. He believes the company has great potential for growth and advises investors to stay the course and hold onto the stock, despite its recent 53% increase. Cramer also mentions GE Vernova as another promising investment [2].

For the full fiscal 2025, ending in December, analysts expect GE to report an adjusted EPS of $5.87, up 26.7% year-over-year. Further, the company has a solid earnings surprise history, surpassing the Street’s bottom-line estimates in each of the past four quarters. The stock has a consensus “Strong Buy” rating overall, with 15 analysts giving “Strong Buy” recommendations [1].

On July 23, Barclays (BCS) analyst Julian Mitchell maintained an “Overweight” rating on GE and raised the price target from $230 to $295. The mean price target of $282.11 represents a modest 3.6% premium, while the Street-high target of $321 suggests a notable 17.9% upside potential from current price levels [1].

Institutional investors have also shown strong support for GE Aerospace. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. increased its stake in shares of GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE:GEV) by 3.7% during the 1st quarter, owning about 0.64% of GE Vernova worth $531,889,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC [3]. This indicates significant confidence in the company's future prospects.

In conclusion, despite recent gains, GE Aerospace continues to be a promising investment opportunity. With robust growth prospects, a solid earnings track record, and strong institutional support, the stock remains a favorite among analysts. However, investors should always conduct their own research and consider their risk tolerance before making investment decisions.

References:
[1] https://finance.yahoo.com/news/wall-street-bullish-bearish-ge-083626369.html
[2] https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/top-stock-picks-week-august-4-2025
[3] https://finance.yahoo.com/news/jim-cramer-says-ge-aerospace-170134774.html