Equity Profile

GE

General Electric Company

IndustrialsAerospace & Defense$342.2B

Jul16Thu

Pre-Earnings Brief

UpcomingQ2-2026Pre-Market9:00 AM EDT

Company Snapshot

General Electric Company (GE) operates in the industrial sector, focusing on aerospace and defense. With a market cap of $338 billion, GE plays a crucial role in providing advanced technologies and services that support various industries, including aviation and energy.

Key Metrics to Watch

EPS

Earnings per share (EPS) is a key measure of profitability and will indicate how well GE is managing costs and generating profits.

$1.84

Revenue

Total revenue reflects the company's sales performance and demand for its products and services, which is vital for growth.

$11.7B

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GE Q2-2026 Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

Earnings Scorecard·Last 8Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

100%

Avg EPS Surprise

+15.86%

Avg Stock Reaction

-0.57%

Last Quarter Recap

In Q1 2026, GE reported an EPS of $1.86, surpassing estimates by 15.67%. However, the stock fell by 5.56% the following day, indicating market skepticism despite the earnings beat.

Management Promises & Guidance

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Analysts expect GE to continue its trend of beating earnings estimates, with a consensus EPS of $1.84. However, there are concerns about revenue growth amid economic uncertainties.

Bull Case

If GE exceeds the EPS estimate and shows strong revenue growth, it could signal robust demand and operational efficiency, leading to a positive market reaction.

Bear Case

Conversely, if GE misses on revenue or provides weak guidance, it could trigger investor concerns about future growth, resulting in a negative stock reaction.

Key Metrics to Watch

EPS

$1.84

Earnings per share (EPS) is a key measure of profitability and will indicate how well GE is managing costs and generating profits.

Revenue

$11.7B

Total revenue reflects the company's sales performance and demand for its products and services, which is vital for growth.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

Will GE's revenue meet or exceed the consensus estimate of $11.7 billion?

Revenue performance is critical for assessing demand and growth potential, especially in a competitive environment.

What guidance will management provide for the next quarter?

Future guidance will help investors gauge management's confidence in sustaining growth and profitability.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The consensus may underestimate GE's ability to leverage its aerospace and defense segments for growth, especially given recent government contracts.

Supporting Evidence

The stock has shown resilience despite recent earnings misses, suggesting underlying strength.

Options pricing indicates a larger expected move than historical averages, signaling potential for a surprise.

Insider activity has been mixed but shows some confidence in the company's direction.

Key Risk

If revenue growth significantly outpaces expectations, it could challenge the current bearish sentiment.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

The market is closely watching GE's ability to maintain profitability and revenue growth amid economic challenges.

Bull Confirmed If

An EPS of $1.90 or higher, coupled with revenue above $12 billion, would confirm the bull case.

Bear Confirmed If

An EPS below $1.70 or revenue below $11 billion would confirm the bear case.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±11.27%

Historical Avg

±5.5%

Pricing rich

The options market is pricing in a significant move, reflecting uncertainty about the upcoming earnings report.

Options are pricing ±11.3% while GE has averaged ±5.5% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing rich.

Detail

ATM IV

0.4%

30d HV

40.0%

Calls (572K)P/C Ratio: 0.50Puts (458K)

Edge

Historical Setup Match

Cross-company pattern from 30 similar setups.

Prior-quarter beat + options rich in Industrials

n=30

Fade rate: 6 of 24 (25%)

This setup has occurred 30 times across Industrials in the last 2 years. 18 of 24 (75%) held or extended their move within 5 days — this setup typically holds direction. The average absolute 1-day move is 4.8%, with a raw directional average of +1.9% (modestly positive historical bias).

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If GE beats estimates, history suggests the stock could rise by an average of 1.87%, confirming positive market sentiment.

In-Line / Cautious

If results are in line with expectations, the stock may experience a muted reaction as investors await further guidance.

Miss

A miss could lead to a decline, with historical data indicating an average drop of 0.57% following earnings misses.

Preparation

Congressional Activity

House & Senate STOCK Act disclosures over the trailing 6 months.

Trades

2 buys·2 sells

Members

House only

Est. Notional

$32,004.00–$130,000.00

disclosed dollar ranges

Most Active Members

D-CAGilbert CisnerosRep.
2

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Any updates on new contracts or partnerships in the aerospace sector.
2Details on cost management strategies and their impact on margins.
3Insights into demand trends for GE's defense products.
4Management's outlook on global supply chain challenges.
5Any commentary on the impact of macroeconomic factors on future performance.

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Key Metrics to Watch

EPS

Earnings per share (EPS) is a key measure of profitability and will indicate how well GE is managing costs and generating profits.

$1.84

Revenue

Total revenue reflects the company's sales performance and demand for its products and services, which is vital for growth.

$11.7B

Wall Street expectations, options signals, track record, and call prep available with Pro.

GE Q2-2026 Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

Earnings Scorecard·Last 8Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

100%

Avg EPS Surprise

+15.86%

Avg Stock Reaction

-0.57%

Last Quarter Recap

In Q1 2026, GE reported an EPS of $1.86, surpassing estimates by 15.67%. However, the stock fell by 5.56% the following day, indicating market skepticism despite the earnings beat.

Management Promises & Guidance

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Analysts expect GE to continue its trend of beating earnings estimates, with a consensus EPS of $1.84. However, there are concerns about revenue growth amid economic uncertainties.

Bull Case

If GE exceeds the EPS estimate and shows strong revenue growth, it could signal robust demand and operational efficiency, leading to a positive market reaction.

Bear Case

Conversely, if GE misses on revenue or provides weak guidance, it could trigger investor concerns about future growth, resulting in a negative stock reaction.

Key Metrics to Watch

EPS

$1.84

Earnings per share (EPS) is a key measure of profitability and will indicate how well GE is managing costs and generating profits.

Revenue

$11.7B

Total revenue reflects the company's sales performance and demand for its products and services, which is vital for growth.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

Will GE's revenue meet or exceed the consensus estimate of $11.7 billion?

Revenue performance is critical for assessing demand and growth potential, especially in a competitive environment.

What guidance will management provide for the next quarter?

Future guidance will help investors gauge management's confidence in sustaining growth and profitability.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The consensus may underestimate GE's ability to leverage its aerospace and defense segments for growth, especially given recent government contracts.

Supporting Evidence

The stock has shown resilience despite recent earnings misses, suggesting underlying strength.

Options pricing indicates a larger expected move than historical averages, signaling potential for a surprise.

Insider activity has been mixed but shows some confidence in the company's direction.

Key Risk

If revenue growth significantly outpaces expectations, it could challenge the current bearish sentiment.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

The market is closely watching GE's ability to maintain profitability and revenue growth amid economic challenges.

Bull Confirmed If

An EPS of $1.90 or higher, coupled with revenue above $12 billion, would confirm the bull case.

Bear Confirmed If

An EPS below $1.70 or revenue below $11 billion would confirm the bear case.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±11.27%

Historical Avg

±5.5%

Pricing rich

The options market is pricing in a significant move, reflecting uncertainty about the upcoming earnings report.

Options are pricing ±11.3% while GE has averaged ±5.5% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing rich.

Detail

ATM IV

0.4%

30d HV

40.0%

Calls (572K)P/C Ratio: 0.50Puts (458K)

Edge

Historical Setup Match

Cross-company pattern from 30 similar setups.

Prior-quarter beat + options rich in Industrials

n=30

Fade rate: 6 of 24 (25%)

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If GE beats estimates, history suggests the stock could rise by an average of 1.87%, confirming positive market sentiment.

In-Line / Cautious

If results are in line with expectations, the stock may experience a muted reaction as investors await further guidance.

Miss

A miss could lead to a decline, with historical data indicating an average drop of 0.57% following earnings misses.

Preparation

Congressional Activity

House & Senate STOCK Act disclosures over the trailing 6 months.

Trades

2 buys·2 sells

Members

House only

Est. Notional

$32,004.00–$130,000.00

disclosed dollar ranges

Most Active Members

D-CAGilbert CisnerosRep.
2

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Any updates on new contracts or partnerships in the aerospace sector.
2Details on cost management strategies and their impact on margins.
3Insights into demand trends for GE's defense products.
4Management's outlook on global supply chain challenges.
5Any commentary on the impact of macroeconomic factors on future performance.