Jim Cramer Discusses the Manufacturing Recovery at GE Aerospace (GE) and Boeing (BA)

GE Aerospace (GE) agreed to acquire Consolidated Precision Products (CPP) for $11.75 billion from Warburg Pincus and Berkshire Partners. CPP manufactures castings for aerospace and defense. GE will finance the deal with cash and debt, expecting it to close in 2H 2027. The acquisition aims to boost casting capacity and earnings, with shares unchanged premarket.

GE Aerospace (GE) agreed to buy Consolidated Precision Products (CPP) for $11.75 billion. The acquisition aims to address a bottleneck in precision engine castings, crucial for GE's engine production and aftermarket services. GE is paying 18x 2027 EBITDA, including synergies, and will fund the deal with cash and debt. The acquisition is expected to be accretive to adjusted EPS and free cash flow in the first year, but it faces antitrust scrutiny and requires strong aerospace demand to justify th

GE Aerospace (GE) is acquiring Consolidated Precision Products for $12 billion, a move praised by Jim Cramer for its defense focus. GE's Defense & Propulsion segment grew 16% in Q2 2026, with a $210 billion backlog. GE's stock is up 21.94% year-over-year but down 9.5% monthly. The acquisition aims to secure supply chain control, potentially boosting margins over time.

GE Aerospace agreed to acquire Consolidated Precision Products (CPP), a leading producer of jet engine parts, for $11.75 billion. The deal aims to address a supply shortage in critical airfoil components, with demand growing over 30%. CPP, a long-time supplier, will be integrated to support GE Aerospace's commercial, aftermarket, and defense programs. The acquisition is expected to close in late 2027, subject to regulatory approvals.

Elon Musk's announcement that SpaceX will manufacture turbine blades in-house caused Howmet Aerospace (HWM) shares to drop over 10%. GE Aerospace (GE) responded by acquiring Consolidated Precision Products for $11.75B, citing the strategic importance of securing engine production. Analysts note that demand for turbine blades is expected to grow 30% by 2030, and GE will still rely on third-party suppliers like Howmet.

GE Aerospace stock is up 21% over the past year, reaching $335. The company reported consecutive earnings beats, raising full-year adjusted EPS guidance to $7.65-$7.85. GE Aerospace announced an $11.75 billion acquisition of Consolidated Precision Products to address supply chain constraints. Analysts' average price target is $405, suggesting 21% upside. TIKR's model values the stock at $560 by 2030, implying 67% total return.