Is GE a good investment in 2026?

General Electric trades at a P/E ratio of 38.3, with high volatility (44.0% annualized). The stock is in a consolidation phase.

What is the risk level of GE?

Based on 30-day volatility of 44.0%, GE has HIGH risk. Beta of 1.43 indicates higher sensitivity to market movements than average.

General Electric (GE) Stock Analysis & Price Outlook

Q: Does GE pay dividends?

Yes, General Electric has a dividend yield of 0.61%.

Key Metrics

MARKET CAP

$325.25B

P/E RATIO

38.3

BETA

1.43

More volatile

DIV YIELD

0.61%

52W HIGH

$348.48

52W LOW

$176.02

VOLATILITY

44.0%

30d annualized

Price Performance

30-DAY PRICE CHART

$299.69 → $308.35+2.89%

30 days agoToday

1-YEAR PERFORMANCE

$181.79 → $308.35+69.6%

GE | 52-week chartLast updated: 4/13/2026

Industrials Sector Context

Manufacturing, aerospace, defense, and infrastructure companies.

METRIC	GE	SECTOR AVG	VS SECTOR
P/E Ratio	38.3x	18.5x	↑ 107%
Beta	1.43	1.05	More volatile
Div Yield	0.61%	1.80%	Below avg
30d Volatility	44.0%	22%	Higher risk

TOP INDUSTRIALS PEERS

CACAT HOHON

Competitors Analysis

Compare GE's key metrics against its main industrials sector competitors.

COMPANY	PRICE	MARKET CAP	SECTOR
GEGE(You are here)	$308.35	$325.25B	Industrials	—
CACAT	$790.66	$370.01B	Industrials	VIEW →
HOHON	$235.04	$149.41B	Industrials	VIEW →

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Technical Analysis

General Electric is currently trading at $308.35, which is 11.5% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 1.43, the stock shows higher sensitivity to market movements.

RSI (14)NEUTRAL

30-DAY TRENDNEUTRAL

VOLUME3.1M(Below avg)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is GE a good buy right now?

General Electric trades at 38.3x earnings. This is above market average, reflecting growth expectations. Current risk level is High based on 44.0% volatility.

Does GE pay dividends?

Yes, General Electric offers a dividend yield of 0.61%. This translates to approximately $1.88 per share annually.

How volatile is GE?

With 30-day annualized volatility of 44.0% and beta of 1.43,GE is classified as High risk. Expect larger swings than the broader market during volatile periods.