GE Aerospace (GE) vs Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM)

GE Aerospace (GE) is a global leader in the design, manufacturing, and servicing of commercial aircraft turbine engines, including through its CFM joint venture with Safran. Supported by a vast installed base of nearly 80,000 commercial and military engines worldwide, the company generates most of its profits from recurring service revenue tied to equipment that remains in operation for decades. GE Aerospace is now the core remaining business of the company founded in 1892, which has historical connections to American inventor Thomas Edison. General Electric evolved into a renowned conglomerate, reaching peak revenue of $130 billion in 2000, before spinning off its appliance, finance, healthcare, wind, and power businesses between 2016 and 2024.

Exxon Mobil Corporation is an integrated oil and gas company engaged in the global exploration, production, and refining of petroleum. In 2025, the company produced 3.3 million barrels of liquids per day and 8.4 billion cubic feet of natural gas daily. As of the end of 2025, ExxonMobil reported 19.3 billion barrels of oil equivalent in reserves, with liquids accounting for 69% of the total. The company is also among the world’s largest refiners, with total global refining capacity of 4.1 million barrels of oil per day, and ranks as a leading producer of both commodity and specialty chemicals.