GE Aerospace (GE) will release its fourth quarter 2025 financials on Thursday, Jan. 22. Despite a supportive industry backdrop and strong demand, GE Aerospace shares have been relatively subdued in recent months, gaining 3.3% over the past three months.
The company’s results through the first nine months of 2025 reflect solid growth. Adjusted revenue increased 21% year-over-year (YoY), while operating margins expanded by 140 basis points, reflecting both volume growth and operational efficiency. Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) surged nearly 46%, highlighting the strong operating leverage in the business. Free cash flow reached $5.9 billion, and GE Aerospace exited the third quarter with a $175 billion backlog, providing a strong base for future revenue growth.
The ongoing momentum in GE’s businesses will enable the company to report strong growth in Q4. Further, from a technical perspective, the stock does not appear overstretched. GE Aerospace’s 14-day Relative Strength Index (RSI) is 59.55, well below the 70 level typically associated with overbought conditions. This indicates that the shares have room to move higher if fourth-quarter results and forward guidance come in above expectations.
Derivatives markets are anticipating a moderate reaction to the earnings release. Options pricing implies a post-earnings move of approximately 4.6% in either direction for contracts expiring Jan. 23, broadly in line with the stock’s average earnings-related move over the past four quarters. Note that GE Aerospace shares declined 2.9% following the previous earnings announcement.
As GE Aerospace heads into its fourth-quarter earnings report, the company appears well-positioned to extend the momentum it has built throughout the year. Its business is benefiting from a large installed base of aircraft engines, strong demand for aftermarket services, and a steady recovery in engine deliveries. These factors will continue to support both revenue growth and profitability.
On the revenue side, strength is expected across GE Aerospace’s major operating segments. The Commercial Engines & Services business remains a key driver, supported by rising services revenue and improving equipment sales. As more engines cycle through Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul facilities, demand for servicing and spare parts has increased meaningfully, allowing the company to capitalize on higher volumes and favorable pricing conditions. At the same time, increased engine deliveries are adding further lift.
