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GE Aerospace Boosts 2026 Profit Forecast on Robust Aftermarket Demand
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GE Aerospace has raised its full-year 2026 profit guidance, citing resilient spending by airlines on engine maintenance and spare parts despite broader market pressures.
GE Aerospace on Thursday lifted its full-year profit forecast for 2026, signaling strong and sustained demand from airlines for its aftermarket services and parts. The company's outlook improves even as the aviation industry navigates challenges from elevated jet fuel prices and a reduction in some flight schedules.
Upgraded Financial Outlook
The jet-engine manufacturer now expects its 2026 adjusted profit per share to be in the range of $7.65 to $7.85, a notable increase from its previous forecast of $7.10 to $7.40.
In line with this, GE Aerospace also upgraded its revenue forecast for its Commercial Engines and Services (CES) division. The company now anticipates revenue growth of about 20% for the unit in 2026, up from its prior outlook of mid-teens percentage growth.
Resilient Service Demand
The forecast revision is underpinned by the resilience of the maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) market. According to the company, any negative impact on services revenue from softer flight departure schedules is expected to be limited. This is because much of its 2026 engine shop-visit work is already secured and demand for spare parts continues to outpace available supply.
AdCEO Larry Culp noted in May that GE Aerospace had not seen airlines reduce engine maintenance or parts orders, a trend that appears to be holding. Aftermarket parts and services are a critical revenue driver for the company, accounting for more than 70% of its commercial engine revenue.
Strong Second-Quarter Performance
The upgraded guidance follows a strong second-quarter report. GE Aerospace posted a second-quarter adjusted profit of $2.02 per share, up from $1.66 in the same period a year ago.
Key financial highlights from the quarter include:
- Total Revenue: $13.35 billion, a 21% increase year-over-year.
- Commercial Engine and Services Revenue: $9.7 billion, a 27% increase from the prior-year quarter.
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