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General Electric Company (NYSE: GE)

Aerospace & Defense ยท Evendale, OH, United States ยท Founded 1892

$200.0B
Market Cap
$42.73B
Revenue
55,000
Employees
$7.23B
Net Income
๐Ÿ“Š Key Statistics for General Electric Company (GE)
  • Market capitalization: $200.0 billion
  • Annual revenue: $42.73 billion
  • Net income: $7.23 billion
  • Employees: 55,000
  • Sector: Industrials
  • Headquarters: Evendale, United States
  • Founded: 1892

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๐Ÿ“‹ About General Electric Company

GE completed one of the most dramatic corporate breakups in history, splitting into three companies: GE Aerospace (the remaining public entity), GE Vernova (energy), and GE HealthCare. GE Aerospace generates about $68 billion in revenue, making jet engines (LEAP, GE9X, GEnx) that power the majority of the world's commercial aircraft. The company also has a significant defense and services business. CEO Larry Culp orchestrated the transformation.

๐Ÿ’ฐ How General Electric Company Makes Money

Jet engine sales are important, but the real money is in aftermarket services โ€” maintenance, spare parts, and overhauls for the massive installed base of GE engines. Services generate higher margins and more predictable revenue than new engine sales. The LEAP engine (a joint venture with Safran) powers the Boeing 737 MAX and Airbus A320neo โ€” the two best-selling aircraft in history.

๐Ÿ“œ Key Milestones

Thomas Edison founded GE's predecessor in 1892. Under Jack Welch (CEO 1981-2001), GE became the most valuable company in the world but also accumulated the financial complexity that nearly destroyed it. Jeff Immelt's tenure (2001-2017) saw the company's decline accelerate. Larry Culp, the first outsider CEO, took over in 2018 and executed the three-way breakup completed in 2024.

๐Ÿ“Š Financial Overview
Market Capitalization$200.0B
Annual Revenue$42.73B
Net Income$7.23B
Profit Margin17%
Revenue per Employee$776909K
Stock ExchangeNYSE
Ticker SymbolGE

Financial data is approximate and based on most recent annual filings.

๐Ÿ’ก Did You Know?

GE was an original component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average in 1896 and was removed in 2018 โ€” a symbolic fall from grace. At its peak in 2000, GE was worth over $600 billion. GE Capital, once the company's profit engine, nearly brought the entire company down during the 2008 financial crisis and required a $3 billion investment from Warren Buffett.

๐Ÿ“ Analyst Take

GE Aerospace is a fantastic standalone business โ€” the installed base of engines guarantees decades of high-margin service revenue. Culp's breakup was the right call, and the stock's performance since proves it.

โ“ Frequently Asked Questions

What is General Electric Company's revenue?

General Electric Company generates approximately $42.73 billion in annual revenue.

How many employees does General Electric Company have?

General Electric Company employs approximately 55,000 people worldwide.

What is General Electric Company's market cap?

General Electric Company (GE) has a market capitalization of approximately $200.0 billion on the NYSE.

When was General Electric Company founded?

General Electric Company was founded in 1892 and is headquartered in Evendale, OH, United States.

Who is the CEO of General Electric Company?

Larry Culp is the current CEO of General Electric Company.

What is General Electric Company's website?

General Electric Company's official website is ge.com.