BUZZ-GE Aerospace shares rise after raising 2026 earnings forecast

October 20 - ** Jet engine manufacturer GE Aerospace (GE.N) shares rose nearly 1% in pre-market trading, to $315

** The company (link) raised its 2026 earnings forecast for the second time this year, betting that robust engine maintenance and spare parts demand will offset the impact of rising fuel costs on flight operations

** It now expects 2026 adjusted earnings per share to be between $8 and $8.10, compared to the previous forecast of $7.65 to $7.85

** The report shows third-quarter adjusted earnings per share were $2.25, compared with $1.66 in the same period last year

** As of the close of the previous trading day, the company's share price has risen by 1% so far this year

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