03:00 PM EDT, 04/23/2024 (MT Newswires) -- CFRA, an independent research provider, has provided MT Newswires with the following research alert. Analysts at CFRA have summarized their opinion as follows:

Our 12-month target price of $167, raised $20, reflects a 29x multiple of our projected 2025 EPS. The applied multiple is above that of our aerospace universe average, but merited, in our view, by improving aftermarket services results. We cut our 2024 EPS estimate by $0.36 to $4.00 and lift 2025's by $0.30 to $5.75. Q1 EPS of $0.82 vs. $0.27, beat the consensus view by $0.12. GE Aerospace orders rose 34% Y/Y, with roughly similar growth rates in both CES (commercial aerospace) and DPT (defense) segments. We see CES as benefiting from demand for commercial aircraft, both for new planes as well as for servicing older aircrafts. Q1 revenues in CES rose 16%, benefiting from pricing traction and volume growth. GE is also working with key suppliers to improve supply chain conditions. GE offers a $0.28 quarterly dividend (annualized yield: 0.7%) but complements those returns to shareholders with a $15B buyback program.