General Electric Company Earnings Recaps
Q2 2026
Jul 18, 2026
Shares tumbled 3.2% following the report due to a cautious outlook that tempered enthusiasm despite solid operational execution and order growth.
Key takeaways
- Orders rose 17% in Q2, contributing to a robust backlog exceeding $210 billion.
- Revenue increased 24%, driven by a 27% jump in Commercial Engines & Services (CES) and 16% in Defense & Power Technologies (DPT).
- Operating profit grew 18%, while EPS increased 22%, supported by strong free cash flow growth of 43% and a conversion rate over 140%.
- Leadership highlighted FLIGHT DECK improvements that significantly reduced production lead times and enhanced supplier efficiency.
- Despite operational momentum and higher guidance, investor reaction suggests concerns about growth sustainability or margin pressure implied in the cautious outlook.
Q1 2026
Apr 21, 2026
GE Aerospace delivered a robust start to 2026 with significant order intake, steady revenue growth, and expanded service backlog, despite geopolitical uncertainties impacting near-term passenger traffic.
Key takeaways
- Orders surged 87% in Q1, with record defense orders and near doubling of CES, underscoring strong strategic positioning.
- Revenue rose 29%, driven by commercial engine services and defense sector demand; operating profit increased 18%.
- Commercial services backlog remains robust at over $170 billion, with a 49% order growth in the past year and supply chain initiatives boosting capacity.
- Engine deliveries up 43%, supported by improved shop visit throughput and AI-enabled productivity enhancements across MRO operations.
- Full-year guidance remains intact, with a potential tilt toward the high end amidst favorable demand signals and ongoing operational efficiencies.