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General Electric (GE) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$176.98 -0.58 (-0.33%)
(As of 01:15 PM ET)

General Electric - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

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

Sell
0
Hold
1
Buy
14

Based on 15 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 15 analysts, 1 has given a hold rating, and 14 have given a buy rating for GE.

Consensus Price Target

$200.93
13.53% Upside
According to the 15 analysts' twelve-month price targets for General Electric, the average price target is $200.93. The highest price target for GE is $235.00, while the lowest price target for GE is $160.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 13.53% from the current price of $176.98.
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GE Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
11/21/23 to 11/20/24
1 Month Ago
10/22/23 to 10/21/24
3 Months Ago
8/23/23 to 8/22/24
1 Year Ago
11/21/22 to 11/21/23
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)
13 Buy rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
Hold
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$200.93$196.86$190.38$122.93
Forecasted Upside13.53% Upside1.29% Upside12.21% Upside2.53% Upside
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.
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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.
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General Electric Stock vs. The Competition

TypeGeneral ElectricTransportation CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.93
2.58
2.50
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside13.17% Upside33.14% Upside9.99% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
10/23/2024Royal Bank of Canada
4 of 5 stars
K. Herbert
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Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$210.00 ➝ $200.00+10.16%
10/23/2024Bank of America
4 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$180.00 ➝ $200.00+10.34%
10/23/2024UBS Group
4 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$223.00 ➝ $230.00+24.85%
10/23/2024Wells Fargo & Company
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$205.00 ➝ $210.00+15.13%
10/22/2024Melius Research
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 Boost Target$194.00 ➝ $202.00+13.22%
10/14/2024Sanford C. Bernstein
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D. Harned
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Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$201.00 ➝ $225.00+17.70%
10/10/2024Citigroup
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$198.00 ➝ $216.00+14.97%
10/3/2024Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$212.00 ➝ $235.00+26.06%
7/30/2024Barclays
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$175.00 ➝ $200.00+17.72%
6/28/2024Jefferies Financial Group
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$185.00 ➝ $190.00+19.24%
5/13/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$148.00 ➝ $175.00+8.50%
4/24/2024Argus
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$170.00 ➝ $180.00+12.97%
4/24/2024The Goldman Sachs Group
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$190.00 ➝ $211.00+34.77%
4/9/2024TD Cowen
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 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$175.00 ➝ $180.00+15.00%
4/4/2024Vertical Research
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 Initiated CoverageBuy$160.00+9.87%
3/5/2024Oppenheimer
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 Reiterated RatingMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform
8/10/2023Morgan Stanley
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$122.00 ➝ $125.00+11.44%
6/28/2023Wolfe Research
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 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 Thursday, November 7, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these General Electric pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

General Electric
Bull Case

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

  • General Electric has a moderate buy rating with an average target price of $195.14, indicating potential for growth in the stock price.
  • Recent increase in stock holdings by institutional investors like Legacy Private Trust Co. and other hedge funds may signal confidence in the company's future performance.
  • General Electric reported earnings per share of $1.20 for the last quarter, surpassing analyst estimates, showcasing strong financial performance.
  • The company announced a quarterly dividend of $0.28 per share, providing investors with a steady income stream and a dividend yield of 0.60%.
  • General Electric's diverse portfolio in commercial and defense aircraft engines, electric power, and mechanical aircraft systems offers stability and potential for growth in various sectors.

General Electric
Bear Case

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

  • General Electric's stock price has been fluctuating, with recent trading down and up movements, indicating volatility that may pose risks to investors.
  • The company's high price-to-earnings ratio of 61.69 and price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.87 suggest that the stock may be overvalued compared to its growth prospects.
  • General Electric's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.95 raises concerns about the company's leverage and financial stability, which could impact future growth and profitability.
  • While the company has shown revenue growth, the beta of 1.18 indicates that General Electric's stock price may be more volatile compared to the market, potentially leading to higher risk for investors.
  • Analysts predict a lower EPS of 4.2 for the current year, which may indicate challenges in sustaining the current level of earnings growth.

GE Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 15 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for General Electric is $200.93, with a high forecast of $235.00 and a low forecast of $160.00.

15 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for General Electric in the last year. There is currently 1 hold rating and 14 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" GE shares.

According to analysts, General Electric's stock has a predicted upside of 13.53% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

General Electric has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Citigroup, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, Melius Research, Royal Bank of Canada, Sanford C. Bernstein, 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 2.93 while the average consensus rating score for "transportation" companies is 2.58. Learn more on how GE compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:GE) was last updated on 11/20/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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