GE (GE Aerospace) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.25 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

What is GE Aerospace Dividend Payout Ratio?

GE Aerospace GE +1.50% 71 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.25 as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 0.23. GuruFocus rates GE with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $246.99 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 154 Aerospace & Defense companies, GE Aerospace ranks better than 70.13% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. GE Aerospace's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.25.

The historical rank and industry rank for GE Aerospace's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

GE' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.06 Med: 0.23 Max: 4
Current: 0.23

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of GE Aerospace was 4.00. The lowest was 0.06. And the median was 0.23.

GE's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
70.13% of 154 companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 0.33 vs GE: 0.23

As of today (2026-06-26), the Dividend Yield % of GE Aerospace is 0.41%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of GE Aerospace was 11.45%. The lowest was 0.14%. And the median was 0.61%.

GE Aerospace's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.47.

During the past 12 months, GE Aerospace's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.70% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 65.10% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 38.00% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -23.40% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of GE Aerospace was 65.10% per year. The lowest was -65.00% per year. And the median was 10.90% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

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GE Aerospace Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for GE Aerospace's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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GE Aerospace Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

GE Aerospace Annual Data

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GE vs RTX, BA, LMT: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, GE Aerospace's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

GE Aerospace Dividend Payout Ratio vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, GE Aerospace's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where GE Aerospace's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.

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GE Aerospace Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

GE Aerospace's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	1.44	/	6.37
	=	0.23

GE Aerospace's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	0.47	/	1.86
	=	0.25

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.25 mean?

GE Aerospace (GE) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.25 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on GE Aerospace and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.23. Over the past decade, GE Aerospace's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.06 to 4.00. According to the industry distribution chart, GE Aerospace ranks #46 out of 154 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 29.9%.

Is GE Aerospace's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

GE Aerospace's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.25 is near median its 10-year median of 0.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.06 to a high of 4.00. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.33. GE Aerospace's value of 0.25 is 24.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, GE Aerospace ranks #46 out of 154 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, GE Aerospace has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does GE Aerospace's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to RTX and BA?

According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, GE Aerospace ranks #46 out of 154 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts GE Aerospace in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.33. GE Aerospace's value of 0.25 is 24.2% below this benchmark. Historically, GE Aerospace's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.06 to 4.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.23 vs. the industry median of 0.33, GE Aerospace has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.

What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for an Aerospace & Defense company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Aerospace & Defense companies is 0.33, based on 154 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. GE Aerospace's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.25 is 24.2% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.

What does a high Dividend Payout Ratio mean?

A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on GE Aerospace and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. GE Aerospace's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.25, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is GE Aerospace stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GE Aerospace (GE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $246.99, compared to a current price of $371.36 — trading 50.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.25, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.23 and 24.2% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 0.33. GE Aerospace's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.

How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?

Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For GE Aerospace (GE), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.25 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is GE Aerospace (GE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GE Aerospace stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $371.36 is trading 50.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $246.99. GuruFocus considers GE Aerospace to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for GE:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.25 (near median its 10-year median of 0.23)
GF Value™: $246.99 vs. price of $371.36 (50.4% above fair value)
GF Score™: 71/100 with 7 warning signs
Industry Position: 24.2% below the Aerospace & Defense median (#46 of 154)

No single metric tells the full story. See the GE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

GE Aerospace Business Description

Industry Industrials Aerospace & Defense

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Other Exchanges GE:Peru GE:Mexico 1GE:Italy GCPd:UK 0ADN:UK GCP:Germany GE:Chile GE:Canada GEOO34:Brazil GE:Austria GE:Argentina

Address 1 Neumann Way, Evendale, OH, USA, 45215

Website https://www.geaerospace.com

GE Aerospace is the global leader in designing, manufacturing, and servicing commercial aircraft turbine engines, along with partner Safran in their CFM joint venture. With its massive global installed base of nearly 80,000 commercial and military engines, GE Aerospace earns most of its profits on recurring service revenue of that equipment, which operates for decades. GE Aerospace is the remaining core business of the company formed in 1892 with historical ties to American inventor Thomas Edison; General Electric became a storied conglomerate, with peak revenue of $130 billion in 2000, until it spun off its appliance, finance, healthcare, and wind and power businesses between 2016 and 2024.

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