GE Aerospace

GE · Industrials

About GE Aerospace (GE)

GE Aerospace is a Aerospace & Defense company operating in the Industrials sector.

GE trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .

Sector
Industrials
Industry
Aerospace & Defense

Key Statistics

Current Price
$291.54
Market Cap
$307.52B
52-Week High
$348.48
52-Week Low
$159.36
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Aerospace & Defense

$1,000 Invested in GE Aerospace (GE)

1 Year
$1,436
+44%
3 Years
$4,110
+311%
5 Years
$4,400
+340%
10 Years
$2,259
+126%
Since IPO
$472,325
+47133%

How much would $1,000 invested in GE be worth today?

What would $1,000 invested in GE 1 year ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in GE Aerospace (GE) in 2025 would be worth $1,436 as of May 2026, representing a +43.6% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in GE 3 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in GE Aerospace (GE) in 2023 would be worth $4,110 as of May 2026, representing a +311.0% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in GE 5 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in GE Aerospace (GE) in 2021 would be worth $4,400 as of May 2026, representing a +340.0% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in GE 10 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in GE Aerospace (GE) in 2016 would be worth $2,259 as of May 2026, representing a +125.9% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in GE at IPO be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in GE Aerospace (GE) at IPO would be worth $472,325 as of May 2026, representing a +47132.5% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+1.08%
Positive Months
411
53% of 770
Negative Months
352
46% of 770
Data Period
64+ years
770 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Nov 2020 (+37.2%)
Best month on avg: December (+2.7%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Feb 2009 (-27.8%)
Worst month on avg: August (-0.8%)

Over the past 64+ years (770 months), GE Aerospace (GE) has averaged a monthly return of +1.08% with a median return of +0.52%. The stock had 411 positive months (53%) and 352 negative months (46%). The best month in GE's history was November 2020 with a +37.2% return, while the worst was February 2009 at -27.8%. Historically, December tends to be the strongest month (averaging +2.7%), and August the weakest (-0.8%).

GE's longest winning streak was 11 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 13 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2023 with a cumulative return of +71.7%, and the worst was 2018 at -73.9%.

Annual Returns

Over 64 years of trading history, GE Aerospace (GE) has delivered an average annual return of +14.40% with a median return of +12.37%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +10.01%. The stock posted gains in 43 years (67%) and losses in 21 years (33%).

GE's best year was 2023 with a +95.71% gain, while the worst was 2018 at -55.39%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 9, and the longest losing streak was 3 years. GE achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 33 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 10 years.

Avg Return
+14.40%
Best Year
2023 (+95.71%)
Worst Year
2018 (-55.39%)
Positive Years
43/64
Year Return Start End
2026 -5.22% $307.58 $291.54
2025 +85.73% $165.60 $307.58
2024 +64.83% $100.47 $165.60
2023 +95.71% $51.34 $100.47
2022 -10.92% $57.63 $51.34
2021 +9.69% $52.54 $57.63
2020 -2.73% $54.02 $52.54
2019 +53.94% $35.09 $54.02
2018 -55.39% $78.66 $35.09
2017 -42.92% $137.81 $78.66
2016 +4.62% $131.72 $137.81
2015 +27.53% $103.29 $131.72
2014 -6.66% $110.66 $103.29
2013 +37.86% $80.27 $110.66
2012 +21.59% $66.02 $80.27
2011 +1.34% $65.15 $66.02
2010 +24.29% $52.42 $65.15
2009 -1.86% $53.41 $52.42
2008 -53.94% $115.97 $53.41
2007 +2.68% $112.94 $115.97
2006 +9.33% $103.29 $112.94
2005 -1.43% $104.79 $103.29
2004 +20.67% $86.84 $104.79
2003 +30.73% $66.43 $86.84
2002 -37.68% $106.59 $66.43
2001 -15.06% $125.49 $106.59
2000 -6.03% $133.54 $125.49
1999 +53.58% $86.95 $133.54
1998 +41.02% $61.66 $86.95
1997 +50.98% $40.84 $61.66
1996 +40.30% $29.11 $40.84
1995 +45.14% $20.06 $29.11
1994 +0.22% $20.01 $20.06
1993 +26.06% $15.88 $20.01
1992 +15.08% $13.80 $15.88
1991 +37.37% $10.04 $13.80
1990 -8.14% $10.93 $10.04
1989 +48.71% $7.35 $10.93
1988 +4.72% $7.02 $7.35
1987 +5.31% $6.67 $7.02
1986 +21.85% $5.47 $6.67
1985 +33.19% $4.11 $5.47
1984 +0.32% $4.09 $4.11
1983 +27.85% $3.20 $4.09
1982 +73.38% $1.85 $3.20
1981 -1.38% $1.87 $1.85
1980 +27.97% $1.46 $1.87
1979 +13.72% $1.29 $1.46
1978 -0.77% $1.30 $1.29
1977 -6.64% $1.39 $1.30
1976 +24.51% $1.12 $1.39
1975 +43.20% $0.78 $1.12
1974 -44.93% $1.41 $0.78
1973 -11.44% $1.60 $1.41
1972 +18.90% $1.34 $1.60
1971 +36.55% $0.98 $1.34
1970 +25.37% $0.78 $0.98
1969 -14.87% $0.92 $0.78
1968 -0.08% $0.92 $0.92
1967 +11.01% $0.83 $0.92
1966 -22.98% $1.08 $0.83
1965 +29.46% $0.83 $1.08
1964 +9.78% $0.76 $0.83
1963 +16.48% $0.65 $0.76

Frequently Asked Questions: GE

What sector is GE in?

GE operates in the Industrials sector, specifically in the Aerospace & Defense industry.

How has GE performed historically?

Over 64 years of trading history, GE has posted gains in 43 years (67% of the time). The best year was 2023 with a +95.7% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

How can I invest in GE?

You can invest in GE through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold GE.

Last updated: 3/24/2026