GE Aerospace stock steadies premarket after 7% earnings drop as airlines push back on engine costs
GE Aerospace shares rose 0.8% to $297.40 in premarket trading Friday after a 7.4% drop the previous day. Airlines are raising maintenance budgets due to aircraft shortages, boosting GE’s 2026 profit forecast slightly above analyst expectations. CEO Larry Culp defended repair pricing as airlines push back on costs and turnaround times. GE reported Q4 adjusted earnings of $1.57 per share and a $190 billion backlog.