GE Shares Surges 2.54% on Analyst Upgrades and Institutional Buying Despite 82nd Rank in Trading Volume

On August 4, 2025, General Electric (GE) traded at $274.37, up 2.54% with a volume of 1.01 billion shares, ranking 82nd in daily trading activity. Analysts from Citigroup and Barclays raised price targets to $296 and $295, respectively, following GE’s Q2 earnings beat of $1.66 per share and 21.2% revenue growth. Institutional investors, including Terril Brothers and Old North State Wealth Management, increased holdings in the quarter, reflecting confidence in the company’s performance.

Recent analyst upgrades and operational momentum have bolstered investor sentiment. Citigroup and Barclays both upgraded price targets, while Northcoast Research downgraded to “neutral.” Despite mixed ratings, 11 analysts maintained “buy” recommendations. The stock’s elevated trading volume and institutional buying suggest continued interest in GE’s aerospace and industrial segments, particularly as it navigates post-pandemic demand cycles.

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