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- **Record Q3 Performance:** Revenue up 26%, EPS up 44% to $1.66, free cash flow of $2.4 billion (130% conversion). Full year guidance raised across all metrics.
- **Commercial Dominance:** LEAP deliveries up 40% YoY, services revenue up 28%, with external shop visits doubling. CES profit up 35% to $2.4 billion.
- **Defense Strength:** Revenue up 26%, profit up 75%, with defense engine output up 83% YoY. DPT backlog grows to $19 billion.
- **Strategic Investments:** $1 billion in supply chain expansion, $300 million in BETA Technologies for hybrid electric propulsion. 2028 LEAP services margin target supported by durability improvements and FLIGHT DECK efficiency.

**【Management Opening Remarks】**
- GE Aerospace reported Q3 2025 revenue of $11.3 billion, up 26% YoY, driven by strong services growth and engine deliveries. 
- Operating profit reached $2.3 billion, up 26%, with EPS of $1.66, a 44% YoY increase. Free cash flow was $2.4 billion, converting 130% of net income.
- Full year guidance raised across the board: revenue growth now expected in the high teens, operating profit up $400 million to $8.65-$8.85 billion, and EPS raised to $6-$6.20.

**【CEO Commentary】**
- **Commercial Engines & Services (CES):** Services orders up 32% YoY, revenue up 28%, with internal shop visits up 33% and spare parts up 25%. LEAP deliveries up 40% YoY, exceeding prior outlook of 15-20% growth.
- **Defense & Propulsion Technologies (DPT):** Revenue up 26%, profit up 75%, with defense engine output up 83% YoY. Total DPT backlog at $19 billion, up $1.5 billion YoY.
- **FLIGHT DECK Progress:** Supplier collaboration improved output by over 2x, with priority suppliers shipping 95%+ of committed volumes. LEAP durability kit now in production, targeting 2x improvement in time on wing.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- **CES Performance:** Services revenue up low-20s YoY, driven by volume, price, and mix. Segment profit up 35% to $2.4 billion, with margins expanding 170bps to 27.4%.
- **DPT Performance:** Defense revenue up 24%, additive tech up 29%. Segment profit up 75% to $386 million, with margins expanding 380bps to 13.6%.
- **Free Cash Flow:** $5.9 billion YTD, up 28%, with 115% conversion of net income. Guidance raised to $7.1-$7.3 billion for the year.

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **Services Growth Drivers:** Improved material availability, heavier work scopes (e.g., GE90 second shop visits 60-70% heavier), and external LEAP shop visits up 2x YoY.
- **2026 Outlook:** CES revenue growth expected in low-20s, DPT in high single digits. Margins to expand through services mix and productivity gains, offset by 9X engine losses.
- **Defense Strategy:** $3 billion annual R&D investment driving next-gen propulsion (e.g., hybrid electric turbo generator with BETA Technologies). Defense book-to-bill at 1.2x YTD.
- **Supply Chain:** Priority suppliers improving yields and output, with material input up 35% YoY. LEAP spare engine ratio maintained in low double digits.

General Electric Company (GE) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

- **Revenue Growth**: 2025 guidance raised to mid-teens, driven by commercial services (high teens) and equipment (15-20%). 2028 targets $11.5B profit, 21% margin.
- **LEAP Momentum**: Installed base to triple by 2030, services profit to match CFM56 via external shop visits (30%), repairs, and durability kits.
- **Defense Expansion**: U.S. sixth-gen fighter funding and European localization (Avio Aero) support mid-single-digit DPT growth.
- **Cash Return**: $24B shareholder returns (2024-26) with 70%+ free cash flow return post-2026.
- **Risks**: Tariffs ($500M 2025) offset by pricing, supply chain stability improving but tight.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- **Market Leadership**: GE Aerospace powers 75% of narrow-body flights and 50% of wide-body departures, with a $175 billion backlog. Services account for 70% of revenue, driven by 49,000 commercial engines and 29,000 defense engines in service.
- **Safety & Operations**: Emphasizes SMS and AI tools for predictive safety. FLIGHT DECK model improved MRO turnaround times (e.g., 30% reduction at Celma, Brazil) and delivered 45% engine deliveries YoY growth.
- **Future Growth**: $140 billion commercial services backlog supports mid-single-digit CAGR through 2028. Investments in AI, MRO expansion (40% capacity by 2030), and R&D ($3B in 2025) drive innovation in open fan engines (RISE) and defense propulsion.
- **Outlook**: 2028 targets include $11.5B operating profit (21% margin), $8.5B free cash flow, and 50% services profit growth, fueled by LEAP tripling and GEnx doubling in installed base.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- **Q2 2025 Results**: Revenue $10.1B (+23%), profit $2.3B (+23%), EPS $1.66 (+38%), free cash flow $2.1B. CES services revenue +29%, DPT revenue +7%.
- **Guidance Update**: 2025 revenue growth raised to mid-teens (low double digits prior), operating profit $8.2-8.5B (+$350M midpoint), EPS $5.60-5.80. 2028 outlook: $11.5B profit, $8.5B free cash flow, 100% conversion.
- **Drivers**: Commercial services growth (high teens), defense mid-single digits, pricing offsetting inflation, FLIGHT DECK productivity (+2% annually).
- **Risks**: Tariffs ($500M impact in 2025) partially offset by pricing and cost controls.

**【Q&A Key Highlights】**
- **Second Half EBIT Concerns**: CFO explains second half headwinds (GE9X losses, spare engine ratio normalization) but maintains full-year profit growth guidance. 2025 profit increase driven by services volume and pricing.
- **LEAP Aftermarket Profitability**: LEAP services profit to match CFM56 by 2030 via external shop visits (30% by 2030), repairs (200+ new in 2025), and durability kits reducing turnaround times.
- **Supply Chain Progress**: 95% supplier delivery accuracy, 10% sequential material input growth. Focus on reducing work-in-progress and pull-based systems to improve inventory turns.
- **Defense Growth**: Europe localization efforts (Avio Aero in Italy) and U.S. funding for sixth-gen fighters ($1B+ in reconciliation) support DPT's 6-7% revenue growth.
- **Tariff Mitigation**: Pricing actions and operational improvements offset $500M tariff impact, maintaining free cash flow targets.


General Electric Company (GE) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

- **Q1 2025 Strong Start**: 11% revenue growth, 38% profit rise, $1.4B FCF, and EPS of $1.49 (60% YoY). Services drive 35% profit growth in CES.
- **Tariff Mitigation**: $500M annualized cost offset via pricing, cost controls, and trade programs. 2025 departure growth expected at low single digits.
- **LEAP Expansion**: External shop visits +60% Q1, targeting 15-20% OE deliveries. Advanced engine programs (XA102, T901) on track for 2025 milestones.
- **Defense Strength**: $5B F110 contract, T901 ground tests complete, and $3B annual R&D investment in future tech.


**【CEO Opening Remarks】**
- Q1 2025 revenue grew 11% YoY, driven by 17% services revenue and 31% orders in Commercial Engines & Services (CES). Profit rose 38% to $2.1B, with EPS of $1.49 (60% YoY increase). Free cash flow was $1.4B.
- Tariffs in China add $500M annualized cost, partially offset by price increases and cost controls. 2025 departure growth expected at low single digits due to macro uncertainty.
- $1B U.S. manufacturing investment and 5,000 new hires to support domestic production, advocating for zero-tariff aviation trade.

**【CFO Financial Highlights】**
- CES: Orders +15% (services +31%), revenue +14% (spares +20%). Profit +35% to $1.9B, margin 27.5% (420bp expansion). DPT: Defense units +5%, profit +16% to $200M, margin 12.7% (160bp improvement).
- Full-year guidance maintained: low double-digit revenue growth, profit $7.8-8.2B, EPS $5.10-5.45, FCF $6.3-6.8B. Includes $500M tariff impact offset by SG&A savings and pricing.
- 2025 R&D spend maintained at $3B, with focus on advanced propulsion (XA102, T901) and LEAP aftermarket expansion.

**【Key Q&A Takeaways】**
- **Tariff Strategy**: $500M annualized cost offset via price surcharges, duty drawback utilization, and FTZ expansion. No pre-buy activity in Q1, but spare parts backlog remains strong.
- **LEAP Growth**: External shop visits +60% Q1, targeting 15-20% OE deliveries in 2025. HPT blade simplification supports higher output.
- **Cash Deployment**: $8B+ annual shareholder returns (dividends + buybacks) maintained, with $3B remaining buyback authorization.
- **Defense Momentum**: $5B U.S. Air Force contract for F110 engines, T901 ground tests completed, XA102 detailed design review achieved.


General Electric (GE)-22 Apr 25-2025 Q1 Earnings call transcript

- **Record 2024 Performance**: Revenue +10%, profit +30%, free cash flow +30%. Q4 EPS doubles to $1.32.
- **LEAP Growth Driver**: 4,600+ engine orders, 2025 deliveries +15-20%. Aftermarket revenue up 12% in Q4.
- **Supply Chain Turnaround**: Material inputs +26% in 2H2024, supplier compliance >90%. 550+ employees embedded in supply chain.
- **2025 Guidance**: Profit +10% ($7.8-8.2B), EPS +15% ($5.10-5.45). Free cash flow $6.3-6.8B.
- **Strategic Focus**: Share buybacks ($7B) and dividend hike (30%). No major M&A beyond small tuck-ins.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- **2024 Financial Highlights**: Revenue up 10%, profit up $1.7 billion, free cash flow up $1.3 billion. Q4 revenue grew 16%, profit up 49%, EPS doubled.
- **LEAP Engine Momentum**: 4,600+ engine orders, including 85 Boeing 737 MAX from American Airlines. LEAP-1A HPT durability kit certified, increasing time on wing by 2x.
- **Supply Chain Progress**: Material inputs up 26% in 2H2024, supplier compliance >90%. 550+ employees embedded in supply base to drive improvements.
- **2025 Outlook**: Low double-digit revenue growth, profit $7.8-8.2 billion (+10% midpoint), EPS $5.10-5.45 (+15%). Free cash flow $6.3-6.8 billion.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- **Q4 2024 Results**: Orders up 46%, revenue +16%, profit $2 billion (+49%). Margins expanded 450bps to 20.1%. Free cash flow $1.5 billion (+21%).
- **CES Segment**: Orders +50%, revenue +19%, profit $2.2 billion (+44%). Services revenue up 12% (spares +38%, shop visits +20%).
- **DPT Segment**: Orders +22%, revenue +4%, profit $1.1 billion (+17%). Defense units up 20% QoQ.
- **2025 Guidance**: CES profit $7.6-7.9 billion (+15-18%), DPT profit $1.1-1.3 billion. Free cash flow conversion >100%.

**【Q&A Key Takeaways】**
- **LEAP OE Profitability**: Breakeven in 2025, OE profitable in 2026. 2025 shop visits external share 15%, spare engine ratio to decline.
- **Supply Chain Challenges**: 15 critical suppliers still constraining output. Sequential improvements in 2024, but no step function change expected.
- **9X Engine Progress**: 1,000+ engines in backlog, flight testing resumes. 2,500+ test cycles completed, HPT blade durability enhanced.
- **M&A Strategy**: Focus on small tuck-ins like North Star Aerospace. No major diversification beyond propulsion.


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