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May 20, 2026

GE Aerospace DPT Investor Day Takeaways

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Goldman Sachs reiterates a Buy rating on GE Aerospace following an investor day focused on its Defense & Propulsion Technologies segment, which highlights a $30bn+ backlog and 40-50 bps annual margin expansion targets.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.The GE Aerospace Defense & Propulsion Technologies (DPT) segment is positioned for strong growth and margin expansion, supported by a $30bn+ backlog.
  • 2.Management expects DPT operating margins to expand by 40-50 bps annually, driven by the 'Flight Deck' lean operating model and increased services volume.
  • 3.Next-generation revenue, including hypersonics and uncrewed systems, is projected to reach ~25% of DPT revenue by 2035.

Table of Contents

  • DPT segment overview
  • Defense & Systems (D&S)
  • Aeroderivatives
  • Propulsion & Additive Technologies (P&AT)
  • International expansion and Avio Aero
  • Edison Works and Next-Gen Growth
  • Margin drivers
  • Price target methodology and key risks

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Authors

Noah Poponak, CFAConnor DessertWill Ortmayer

Securities

GE

Themes

Lean Operational Excellence (Flight Deck)Next-Gen Defense TechnologyService-Led Margin Expansion

Regions

North AmericaEuropeUnited StatesItaly