Goldman Sachs
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
