General Electric Stock Target Price and Analyst Consensus

GE Stock  USD 180.12  6.57  3.79%   
The current analyst and expert consensus on General Electric is Strong Buy with 5 hold recommendations. The current projected General Electric target price consensus is 125.83 with 18 analyst opinions. One of the most common ways General Electric analysts use to provide buy-or-sell recommendation to the public are conference calls analysis and financial statements evaluations. Some experts can also talk to General Electric vendors, executives, and/or customers. General Electric recommendation module provides expert sentiment on the projected General Electric target price to derive its highest and lowest estimates based on target price standard deviation of 0.0. Check out Macroaxis Advice on General Electric to cross-verify analyst projections. Unlike analyst recommendations, Macroaxis provides advice only from the perspective of investor risk tolerance and investment horizon.
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Lowest Forecast
114.51
Highest Forecast
139.67
Target Price
125.83
The current year's Gross Profit Margin is expected to grow to 0.46, whereas Gross Profit is forecasted to decline to about 16.7 B. At present, General Electric's Accounts Payable is projected to increase significantly based on the last few years of reporting. The current year's Current Deferred Revenue is expected to grow to about 20.7 B, whereas Short and Long Term Debt Total is forecasted to decline to about 21.8 B.
  
It's important to approach General Electric's target price projections with caution. While they can be useful as part of a broader investment strategy, they are inherently speculative and subject to various kinds of risk, including market volatility and unforeseen external factors. Always consider multiple aspects and do your own research when making investment decisions.

General Electric Target Price Consensus

We track the performance of the top 100 financial experts across various large and mid-size financial boutiques. General target price is determined by taking all analyst projections and averaging them out. There is no one specific way to measure analysts' performance other than comparing it to past results via a very sophisticated attribution analysis. General Electric's target price projections below should be used in combination with other traditional price prediction techniques such as stock price forecasting, investor sentiment analysis, technical analysis, earnings estimate, and various momentum models.
   18  Strong Buy
Most General analysts issue ratings four times a year, at intervals of three months. Ratings are usually accompanied by a target price to help potential investors understand General stock's fair price compared to its market value. Analysts arrive at stock ratings after researching the public financial statements of General Electric, talking to its executives and customers, or listening to those companies' conference calls.
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General Electric Target Price Projection

General Electric's current and average target prices are 180.12 and 125.83, respectively. The current price of General Electric is the price at which General Electric is currently trading. On the other hand, General Electric's target price is what analysts think the stock is worth or could sell for in the future. The more significant the discrepancy between the two prices, the more it stimulates investors to act.

Current Price

General Electric Market Quote on 28th of March 2024

Low Price174.68Odds
High Price180.36Odds

180.12

Target Price

Analyst Consensus On General Electric Target Price

Low Estimate114.51Odds
High Estimate139.67Odds

125.83

Historical Lowest Forecast  114.51 Target Price  125.83 Highest Forecast  139.67
Note that most analysts generally publish their price targets in research reports on specific companies, along with recommendations for the company's stock.Although price targets are often quoted in the financial news media, there could be a delay between the publication of the latest analyst outlook on General Electric and the information provided on this page.

General Electric Analyst Ratings

General Electric's analyst stock recommendations are determined by taking an average estimate of all analysts we track and classifying them as Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Strong Sell, or Sell. Ratings generally communicate what analysts sense about General Electric stock, and they use a lot of effort and time to analyze it and arrive at a rating. That suggests that analyst recommendations are the outcome of an objective and thorough examination of General Electric's financials, market performance, and future outlook by experienced professionals. General Electric's historical ratings below, therefore, can serve as a valuable tool for investors.

Analyst Consensus Breakdown

Average Consensus Estimates

Analysts determine stock price targets through various methods, including financial modeling, peer comparison, and company analysis. The stock price target is the analyst's best estimate of the future price of a stock and is used by investors to make investment decisions. However, it is important to note that stock price targets are not guaranteed, and the actual price of a stock can differ significantly from the target due to various factors such as market conditions, economic events, and company developments.

Steps to utilize General Electric price targets

General Electric's stock target price is an estimate of its future price, usually made by analysts. Using General Electric's target price to determine if it is a suitable investment can be done through the following steps:
  • Look at General Electric's target prices provided by various analysts and compare them. This can help you gain a more balanced view of the Stock's potential.
  • Look at the analyst's track record to determine if they have a history of accurately predicting stock prices.
  • Look at the Company's financials, including revenue, earnings, and debt, to determine if it is in good financial health.
  • Consider market conditions. For example, take into account the state of the economy, competition, and regulatory environment, to determine if General Electric's stock is likely to perform well.
  • Diversify your portfolio and do not rely solely on stock target prices to make investment decisions. Invest in a mix of stocks, bonds, and other assets to manage risk.
Remember that stock target prices are just estimates and are subject to change. Therefore, using them as one factor in a larger investment strategy is essential rather than relying solely on them to make decisions.

Additional General Electric Value Projection Modules

Most investment researchers agree that the mispricing and readjustment of any Stock value happens often and is sometimes even predictable, but there is no strong theory explaining why it happens. The current price of General Electric is a key component of General Electric valuation and have some predictive power on the future returns of a General Electric.
Sophisticated investors, who have witnessed many market ups and downs, anticipate that the market will even out over time. This tendency of General Electric's price to converge to an average value over time is called mean reversion. However, historically, high market prices usually discourage investors that believe in mean reversion to invest, while low prices are viewed as an opportunity to buy.
Hype
Prediction
LowEstimatedHigh
162.11182.20183.45
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Intrinsic
Valuation
LowRealHigh
159.97161.22198.13
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Naive
Forecast
LowNextHigh
179.37180.62181.86
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Earnings
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LowProjected EPSHigh
0.600.650.71
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When determining whether General Electric is a strong investment it is important to analyze General Electric's competitive position within its industry, examining market share, product or service uniqueness, and competitive advantages. Beyond financials and market position, potential investors should also consider broader economic conditions, industry trends, and any regulatory or geopolitical factors that may impact General Electric's future performance. For an informed investment choice regarding General Stock, refer to the following important reports:
Check out Macroaxis Advice on General Electric to cross-verify analyst projections. Unlike analyst recommendations, Macroaxis provides advice only from the perspective of investor risk tolerance and investment horizon.
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The data published in General Electric's official financial statements usually reflect General Electric's business processes, product offerings, services, and other fundamental events. But there are other numbers, ratios, or fundamental indicators derived from these statements that are easier to understand and visualize within the underlying realities that drive quantitative information of General Electric. For example, before you start analyzing numbers published by General accountants, it's critical to develop an understanding of what General Electric's liquidity, profitability, and earnings quality are in the context of the Industrial Conglomerates space in which it operates.
Please note, the presentation of General Electric's financial position, as portrayed in its financial statements, is often influenced by management's estimates, judgments, and sometimes even manipulations. In the best case, General Electric's management is honest, while the outside auditors are strict and uncompromising. Whatever the case, the imprecision that can be found in General Electric's accounting process means that the reasonable investor should take a skeptical approach toward the financial statement analysis of General Electric. Please utilize our Beneish M Score to check the likelihood of General Electric's management manipulating its earnings.