Stock Analysis on Net

GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE)

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Cash Flow Statement
Quarterly Data

The cash flow statement provides information about a company cash receipts and cash payments during an accounting period, showing how these cash flows link the ending cash balance to the beginning balance shown on the company balance sheet.

The cash flow statement consists of three parts: cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities, cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities, and cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities.

GE Aerospace, consolidated cash flow statement (quarterly data)

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3 months ended: Jun 30, 2026 Mar 31, 2026 Dec 31, 2025 Sep 30, 2025 Jun 30, 2025 Mar 31, 2025 Dec 31, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021
Net income (loss)
Net (income) loss from discontinued operations activities
Depreciation and amortization of property, plant and equipment
Amortization of intangible assets
Goodwill impairments
(Gains) losses on purchases and sales of business interests
(Gains) losses on equity securities
Debt extinguishment costs
Principal pension plans cost (benefit)
Principal pension plans employer contributions
Other postretirement benefit plans, net
Provision (benefit) for income taxes
Cash (paid) recovered during the year for income taxes
(Increase) decrease in current receivables
(Increase) decrease in inventories, including deferred inventory costs
(Increase) decrease in current contract assets
Increase (decrease) in contract liabilities and current deferred income
Increase (decrease) in progress collections
Increase (decrease) in progress collections and current deferred income (legacy)
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable
Changes in operating working capital
Increase (decrease) in sales discounts and allowances
Financial services derivatives net collateral/settlement
All other operating activities
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to cash from (used for) operating activities
Cash from (used for) operating activities
Additions to property, plant and equipment and internal-use software
Dispositions of property, plant and equipment
Proceeds from sale of discontinued operations
Proceeds from principal business dispositions
Net payments for principal businesses purchased
Sales of retained ownership interests
Net (purchases) dispositions of insurance investment securities
All other investing activities
Cash (used for) from investing activities
Net increase (decrease) in borrowings, maturities of 90 days or less
Newly issued debt, maturities longer than 90 days
Repayments and other debt reductions, maturities longer than 90 days
Dividends paid to shareholders
Redemption of preferred stock
Cash received (paid) for debt extinguishment costs
Purchases of common stock for treasury
All other financing activities
Cash used for financing activities
Cash from (used for) operating activities, discontinued operations
Cash (used for) from investing activities, discontinued operations
Cash from (used for) financing activities, discontinued operations
Cash from (used for) discontinued operations
Effect of currency exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
Increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-03-31).


The financial trajectory from early 2021 through mid-2026 demonstrates a transition from significant volatility and structural reorganization toward sustained operational profitability and aggressive shareholder capital return. Initial periods were characterized by inconsistent net income and large-scale cash movements associated with discontinued operations, which eventually gave way to a stable regime of positive cash flow from operations.

Operating Performance and Cash Generation
A marked shift in operational efficiency is observed starting in 2023. Net income transitioned from frequent losses and high volatility in 2021-2022 to consistent quarterly profits, generally ranging between 1.2 billion and 2.5 billion USD from 2024 onward. Cash from operating activities followed a similar upward trajectory, evolving from erratic swings to a reliable quarterly baseline exceeding 1.5 billion USD. This suggests a strengthening of the core business model and improved cash conversion cycles.
Investment Strategy and Asset Management
Capital expenditures for property, plant, and equipment remained relatively stable, typically oscillating between 200 million and 500 million USD per quarter. A significant liquidity event occurred in December 2021, with a surge in cash from investing activities totaling over 20 billion USD, driven by proceeds from the sale of discontinued operations. Subsequent investing activities show a trend toward smaller, strategic business purchases and a reduction in the volatility of insurance investment security dispositions.
Financing and Capital Allocation
The financing strategy underwent a fundamental pivot. The early period was dominated by massive debt reductions, most notably in December 2021, where repayments exceeded 26 billion USD. In the latter half of the observed period, the focus shifted toward shareholder distributions. Dividends grew steadily from approximately 140 million USD per quarter to nearly 500 million USD. Simultaneously, treasury stock repurchases accelerated sharply starting in 2024, with quarterly outflows consistently exceeding 1.5 billion USD, and peaking above 2.3 billion USD in early 2026.
Working Capital and Liquidity Dynamics
Operating working capital exhibited significant fluctuations, particularly in the 2021-2022 period. Inventories and current receivables showed volatile trends, often creating short-term drags on cash flow. However, the introduction of progress collections and contract liabilities in later periods provided a more structured offset to working capital requirements. The overall liquidity position reflects a strategic balance between maintaining operational reserves and returning excess cash to equity holders.