10 Hottest Stocks to Buy in 2026

7. GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 102

GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) is one of the hottest stocks to buy in 2026.

On January 26, TheFly reported that JPMorgan increased the price target on GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) from $325 to $335. Seth Seifman at JPMorgan maintained his Overweight rating while raising the price target following the Q4 2025 results.

On January 22, GE Aerospace reported Q4 FY2025 results, which exceeded analyst estimates. The earnings per share of $1.57 surpassed the consensus estimate of $1.43 and showed a notable growth of almost 27.56% from a year ago. Revenue also exceeded expectations, reaching $11.87 billion compared to the estimated $11.20 billion.

Seifman pointed out the stock’s underperformance relative to elevated expectations. The analyst remains constructive on the outlook and on the company’s ability to execute.

For 2026, GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) estimates a low double-digit revenue growth and operating profit between $9.85 billion and $10.25 billion. The company projects its earnings per share in the range of $7.10 to $7.40, in line with Wall Street’s average of $7.40. The company has also increased the 2026 FCF estimate, which is now expected between $8 billion and $8.4 billion, with commercial services revenue anticipated to increase in the mid-teens.

Over the last year, through January 30, GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) has surged over 49%. Based on consensus, 83% analysts rank GE as a Buy, while 9% rate it as a Hold and 9% a Sell. The median price target of $361 reflects an upside potential of more than 17.50%.

GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) designs and produces commercial and defense aircraft engines, integrated engine components, electric power, and aircraft systems.