GE Loses $20 Billion in Market Cap Despite Strong Earnings Report
General Electric (GE) lost approximately $20 billion in market value despite beating earnings and revenue expectations in Q1 2026. The stock decline was driven by management's decision to maintain its 2026 EPS guidance at $7.10 to $7.40, below analyst estimates, despite strong order growth and delivery increases. Operating margins fell to 21.8%, raising concerns about profitability.
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Topics: Earnings Guidance Margins Market Reaction Stock Performance