GE Aerospace (GE) is set to report its second-quarter 2026 earnings on Thursday, July 16. Strong demand across both commercial aviation and defense, and solid momentum across its high-margin aftermarket services business, has driven GE stock higher.
GE Aerospace designs and manufactures aircraft engines while generating recurring, high-margin revenue through long-term maintenance and service agreements. Its massive installed engine base creates a durable aftermarket business that delivers steady cash flow throughout the engine's life. With commercial air travel continuing to recover and defense spending rising, these structural tailwinds have led GE stock to hit an all-time high of $382.97 earlier this month.