GENERAL ELECTRIC CO (GE) Earnings History

GENERAL ELECTRIC CO - Q4 FY2025 Earnings

Filed at: Jan 22, 2026, 6:38 AM EST|Read from source

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

GE Aerospace delivered a strong fourth quarter and an outstanding full year in 2025, driven by significant growth in orders, revenue, and free cash flow, positioning the company for continued expansion in 2026.

POSITIVE HIGHLIGHTS

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    Full year 2025 total orders increased 32% to $66.2B, with strong momentum continuing into 2026.

    positive
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    Full year 2025 adjusted revenue grew 21% to $42.3B, and Q4 adjusted revenue grew 20% to $11.9B.

    positive
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    Full year 2025 adjusted EPS increased 38% to $6.37, and Q4 adjusted EPS increased 19% to $1.57.

    positive
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    Full year 2025 free cash flow increased 24% to $7.7B, with conversion exceeding 100% for both the full year and Q4.

    positive
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    Commercial Engines & Services (CES) revenue grew 24% YoY for the full year and 31% in Q4, driven by higher shop visit revenue and spare parts availability.

    positive
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    Defense & Propulsion Technologies (DPT) revenue grew 11% YoY for the full year and 13% in Q4.

    positive

CONCERNS & RISKS

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    Q4 Operating Profit Margin compressed by 90 bps YoY to 19.2%, primarily due to lower spare engine ratio, higher install deliveries (including GE9X), and increased R&D in CES.

    attention
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    CES operating profit margin contracted 420 bps YoY in Q4, despite revenue growth, due to a combination of factors including lower spare engine ratio and increased R&D.

    attention
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    DPT operating profit margin decreased 70 bps YoY in Q4, impacted by investments and inflation offsetting volume, customer mix, and price.

    attention

FINANCIAL METRICS

Revenue
Quarterly
$12.72B
+18.0%
Prior year: $10.81B
Annual (YTD)
$45.85B
N/A
Prior year: $38.70B
Net Income
Quarterly
$2.54B
+33.8%
Prior year: $1.90B
Annual (YTD)
$8.70B
N/A
Prior year: $6.56B
EPS (Diluted)
Quarterly
$2.31
+32.0%
Prior year: $1.75
Annual (YTD)
$8.05
N/A
Prior year: $6.09
Operating Income
Quarterly
$2.27B
+14.3%
Prior year: $1.99B
Annual (YTD)
$9.05B
N/A
Prior year: $7.25B
EPS (Basic)
Quarterly
$2.33
+31.6%
Prior year: $1.77
Annual (YTD)
$8.11
N/A
Prior year: $6.15

MARGIN ANALYSIS

Operating Margin
Current Quarter
19.2%
Prior Year
20.1%
YoY Change
-90 bps

Margin expansion indicates improving profitability and operational efficiency. Measured in basis points (bps): 100 bps = 1.0%.

REVENUE BY SEGMENT — Q4 FY2025 2025

VISUAL OVERVIEW

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Commercial Engines & Services (CES)
76.9%
$9468000.0B
(+23.8% YoY)
Prior year: $7650000.0B
Defense & Propulsion Technologies (DPT)
23.1%
$2839000.0B
(+12.5% YoY)
Prior year: $2523000.0B

DETAILED BREAKDOWN

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SegmentCurrentPrior YrYoY% Total
Commercial Engines & Services (CES)
$9468000.0B$7650000.0B+23.8%76.9%
Defense & Propulsion Technologies (DPT)
$2839000.0B$2523000.0B+12.5%23.1%
Total Revenue$12307000.0B——100.0%

Segment performance shows business unit health and growth drivers.

MANAGEMENT GUIDANCE

FY2026

Adjusted Revenue Growth
"+21%"
Operating Profit
9,850,000,000—10,250,000,000
Mid-point: 10,050,000,000
Adjusted EPS
$7.10—$7.40
Mid-point: $7.25
Free Cash Flow
8,000,000,000—8,400,000,000
Mid-point: 8,200,000,000
FCF Conversion
">100%"
CES Services Revenue
"+ Mid-teens"
CES Equipment Revenue
"+ Mid/High-teens"
CES Revenue
"+ Mid-teens"
DPT Revenue
"+ MSD/HSD"
CES Operating Profit
9,600,000,000—9,900,000,000
Mid-point: 9,750,000,000
DPT Operating Profit
1,550,000,000—1,650,000,000
Mid-point: 1,600,000,000
Corporate Cost & Eliminations Operating Profit
-1300000000.0%—-1200000000.0%
Mid-point: -1250000000.0%

Forward-looking guidance is subject to change and does not constitute a guarantee. Actual results may differ materially from these estimates.

MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY

With a strong fourth quarter, GE Aerospace delivered an outstanding year as revenue grew 21%, EPS was up 38%, and free cash flow conversion exceeded 100%.

— GENERAL ELECTRIC CO, Q4 FY2025 2025 Earnings Call

Our performance demonstrates how FLIGHT DECK is taking hold as we accelerated services and equipment output to fulfill our growing backlog of roughly $190 billion.

— GENERAL ELECTRIC CO, Q4 FY2025 2025 Earnings Call

We enter 2026 with solid momentum to build upon these results and are well positioned to create greater value for our customers.

— GENERAL ELECTRIC CO, Q4 FY2025 2025 Earnings Call

Commentary excerpts from earnings call transcripts provide management's perspective on performance, strategy, and outlook. Always review full transcripts for complete context.

OPERATIONAL METRICS

Adjusted Eps
1.6
+19.0% YoY
Prior year: 1.3
dollars
Adjusted Revenue
11865.0M
+20.0% YoY
Prior year: 9879.0M
millions
Free Cash Flow
1760.0M
+15.0% YoY
Prior year: 1529.0M
millions
Insurance Revenue
852.0M
-8.7% YoY
Prior year: 933.0M
millions

Operational metrics provide insight into business drivers and customer engagement beyond traditional financial measures.

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