Side by sideGE Aerospace (GE) and RTX (RTX)Memos of October 12, 2026
GE Aerospace vs RTX stock: the numbers side by side (October 2026)
How do GE Aerospace and RTX compare?
| GE Aerospace GE | RTX RTX | |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue growth | 18.5%2025 | 9.7%2025 |
| Operating margin | 18.7%2025 | 10.5%2025 |
| Free cash flow | 7,270US$ millions, without GECAS · 2025 | 7,448US$ millions · 2025 |
| Free cash flow yield | 2.3%Today (Oct 12, 2026) | 3.0%Today (Oct 12, 2026) |
| Dividend yield | 0.6%Today (Oct 12, 2026) | 1.6%Today (Oct 12, 2026) |
| P/E, last 12 months | 36.3xToday (Oct 12, 2026) | 32.8xToday (Oct 12, 2026) |
| P/E, next 12 months | 33.8xToday (Oct 12, 2026) | 23.5xToday (Oct 12, 2026) |
| Weighted price forecast, about 1 year | 281.23 (-8 %)October 2027 | 194.73 (+6 %)October 2027 |
| Weighted price forecast, about 3 years | 323.37 (+7 %)October 2029 | 227.34 (+27 %)October 2029 |
Who leads on what?
| Leads | The lead is | |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue growth | GE Aerospace | The higher figure |
| Operating margin | GE Aerospace | The higher figure |
| Free cash flow | — | The higher figure |
| Free cash flow yield | RTX | The higher figure |
| Dividend yield | RTX | The higher figure |
| P/E, last 12 months | RTX | The lower figure |
| P/E, next 12 months | RTX | The lower figure |
| Weighted price forecast, about 1 year | RTX | The higher weighted return |
| Weighted price forecast, about 3 years | RTX | The higher weighted return |
What does each company do?
GE Aerospace sells commercial and defense engines, aircraft systems, parts and maintenance to aircraft makers, airlines, governments and repair shops.
GE Aerospace (GE), from our memo of October 12, 2026 · GE Aerospace stock forecast
RTX sells aircraft engines and systems through Pratt & Whitney and Collins Aerospace, which makes aircraft systems and provides aviation services.
RTX (RTX), from our memo of October 12, 2026 · RTX stock forecast