General Electric (GE) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$182.82 +3.09 (+1.72%)

As of 01/17/2025 03:59 PM Eastern

General Electric - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 16 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
2

Buy
14

Based on 16 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for General Electric in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 16 analysts, 2 have given a hold rating, and 14 have given a buy rating for GE.

Consensus Price Target

$201.47
10.20% Upside

According to the 16 analysts' twelve-month price targets for General Electric, the average price target is $201.47. The highest price target for GE is $230.00, while the lowest price target for GE is $160.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 10.20% from the current price of $182.83.

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GE Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 1/22/24 to 1/21/25	1 Month Ago 12/23/23 to 12/22/24	3 Months Ago 10/24/23 to 10/23/24	1 Year Ago 1/22/23 to 1/22/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	14 Buy rating(s)	14 Buy rating(s)	14 Buy rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)
Hold	2 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$201.47	$201.93	$200.93	$130.43
Forecasted Upside	10.20% Upside	19.93% Upside	10.54% Upside	-0.61% Downside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

GE Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

GE Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

General Electric Stock vs. The Competition

Type	General Electric	Transportation Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.88	2.61	2.52
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	10.20% Upside	36.13% Upside	12.44% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent GE News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
1/7/2025	Northcoast Research 5 of 5 stars	C. Olin Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Neutral
1/2/2025	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft 3 of 5 stars		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$235.00 ➝ $228.00	+36.70%
12/11/2024	Wells Fargo & Company 3 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$210.00 ➝ $225.00	+32.76%
10/23/2024	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	K. Herbert Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$210.00 ➝ $200.00	+10.16%
10/23/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$180.00 ➝ $200.00	+10.34%
10/23/2024	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$223.00 ➝ $230.00	+24.85%
10/22/2024	Melius Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		$194.00 ➝ $202.00	+13.22%
10/14/2024	Sanford C. Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	D. Harned Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$201.00 ➝ $225.00	+17.70%
10/10/2024	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$198.00 ➝ $216.00	+14.97%
7/30/2024	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$175.00 ➝ $200.00	+17.72%
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6/28/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$185.00 ➝ $190.00	+19.24%
5/13/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$148.00 ➝ $175.00	+8.50%
4/24/2024	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$170.00 ➝ $180.00	+12.97%
4/24/2024	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$190.00 ➝ $211.00	+34.77%
4/9/2024	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	$175.00 ➝ $180.00	+15.00%
4/4/2024	Vertical Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Buy	$160.00	+9.87%
3/5/2024	Oppenheimer Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Market Perform ➝ Market Perform
8/10/2023	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$122.00 ➝ $125.00	+11.44%
6/28/2023	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		$107.00 ➝ $125.00	+19.14%

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Should I Buy General Electric Stock? GE Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Friday, January 10, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these General Electric pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

General Electric
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in General Electric:

General Electric recently reported a quarterly earnings per share (EPS) of $1.15, surpassing the consensus estimate of $1.13, indicating strong financial performance and effective management.
The stock price of General Electric is currently $172.85, reflecting a 0.3% increase, which may suggest positive market sentiment and potential for further growth.
Institutional investors hold 74.77% of General Electric's stock, indicating strong confidence from large financial entities in the company's future prospects.
General Electric has a market capitalization of $187.07 billion, which positions it as a significant player in the market, providing stability and potential for growth.
Analysts have given General Electric a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy," with several recent upgrades to price targets, suggesting optimism about the company's future performance.

General Electric
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in General Electric for these reasons:

General Electric's stock has a relatively high price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 30.38, which may indicate that the stock is overvalued compared to its earnings, potentially leading to a price correction.
The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.95, which is close to 1, suggesting that General Electric is using a significant amount of debt to finance its operations, which could pose risks in a rising interest rate environment.
Recent insider trading activity shows that a senior vice president sold 7,000 shares, which could be interpreted as a lack of confidence in the company's short-term prospects.
General Electric's stock has fluctuated significantly over the past year, with a 12-month low of $100.95, indicating volatility that may concern risk-averse investors.
Despite recent positive earnings, the company has faced challenges in maintaining consistent revenue growth, which could impact long-term investment returns.

GE Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 16 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for General Electric is $201.47, with a high forecast of $230.00 and a low forecast of $160.00.
: 16 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for General Electric in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 14 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" GE shares.
: According to analysts, General Electric's stock has a predicted upside of 10.20% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: General Electric has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, Northcoast Research, Royal Bank of Canada, UBS Group, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like General Electric more than other "transportation" companies. The consensus rating score for General Electric is 2.88 while the average consensus rating score for "transportation" companies is 2.61. Learn more on how GE compares to other companies.

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General Electric (GE) Stock Forecast & Price Target