08:55 AM EDT, 07/18/2025 (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:

We increase our 12-month target by $31 to $281, which values GE at a P/E of 38.0x our 2026 EPS estimate, a premium to GE's three-year average forward P/E of 35.1x and a premium to peers' average forward P/E of 34.9x. We raise our 2025 adjusted EPS estimate by $0.34 to $5.97 and our 2026 EPS forecast by $0.26 to $7.40. GE posted Q2 adj. EPS of $1.66 vs. $1.20, $0.17 above consensus, due to a top-line beat of 6.2%. GE's business is supported by long-term tailwinds, including a massive backlog ($175 billion), a decades-long aftermarket revenue stream, and technological leadership in key engine platforms. We are encouraged by GE's raised guidance and confident tone, and we forecast strong EPS growth through 2028. However, we think shares are priced to perfection, as these positives are largely acknowledged. The stock's premium valuation assumes continued flawless performance and high growth. Our Hold rating reflects the view that, while we believe GE will execute well, the risk-reward is balanced at this level.