Is GE HealthCare a good stock to buy?

GE HealthCare could be a good stock to buy if you're focused on long-term growth and you're not looking for high yields.

How do you buy GE Health stock directly?

GE Health has a direct stock purchase plan that's administered by its transfer agent EQ Shareowner Services. To participate, you can contact EQ Shareowner Services online or by phone.

Is GE HealthCare publicly traded?

Yes, GE HealthCare became a publicly traded stock on the Nasdaq exchange in January 2023, after completing a spinoff from GE.

What is the ticker for GE HealthCare?

The ticker for GE HealthCare is GEHC.

How to Buy GE HealthCare Stock (GEHC) & What to Know Beforehand

How to Buy GE HealthCare Stock (GEHC) and What Investors Need to Know

By Robin Hartill, CFP – Updated Dec 11, 2025 at 1:12 PM EST | Fact-checked by Parker Hicks

Key Points

GE HealthCare specializes in medical imaging and AI, derived from a 2023 spinoff from GE.
Investing in GEHC could be wise due to trends like aging populations and advanced diagnostics.
GEHC pays modest dividends and has no immediate plans for stock splits, focusing on growth.

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How to buy GE HealthCare stock

Practically anyone can buy stock in GE HealthCare and other publicly traded companies by following these steps:

Open your brokerage account: Log in to the brokerage account where you handle your investments. If you don't have one yet, take a look at our favorite brokers and trading platforms to find the right one for you.
Fund your account: Transfer money so you’re ready to invest.
Search for the stock: Enter the ticker or company name into the search bar to bring up the stock's trading page.
Decide how many shares to buy: Consider your investment goals and how much of your portfolio you want to allocate to this stock.
Select order type: Choose between a market order to buy at the current price or a limit order to specify the maximum price you're willing to pay.
Submit your order: Confirm the details and submit your buy order.
Review your purchase: Check your portfolio to ensure your order was filled as expected and adjust your investment strategy accordingly.

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Should I invest in GE HealthCare?

Whenever you're weighing whether to invest in a stock, you'll want to evaluate the company's fundamentals, as well as your own personal circumstances and goals.

Reasons to consider it

You believe the company's heavy focus on research and development (R&D) will continue to spur innovation.
You're optimistic that GE HealthCare's spin-off from GE will result in greater focus and profitability.
You think that the high switching costs associated with medical technology and the significant barriers to entry in healthcare afford GE HealthCare a wide economic moat.
You're bullish on healthcare stocks.
You believe that trends like an aging population and a greater focus on preventive screenings will benefit GE HealthCare.

Reasons to be cautious

You're nervous about the potential for a shakeup in U.S. health insurance coverage.
You're already heavily invested in the healthcare sector.
You're seeking significant dividend income.
You believe competitors like German-based Siemens Healthineers (SMMNY +1.02%) and Netherlands-based Koninklijke Philips N.V. (PHG -0.33%) have significant advantages over GE HealthCare.
You're not confident in GE HealthCare's ability to succeed as an independently operated company.

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NASDAQ: GEHC

GE HealthCare Technologies

Today's Change

(-0.14%) $-0.10

Current Price

$73.69

Key Data Points

Market Cap

$33B

Day's Range

$73.36 - $74.02

52wk Range

$58.75 - $89.77

Volume

1.6M

Avg Vol

Gross Margin

39.37%

Dividend Yield

0.19%

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Is GE HealthCare profitable?

GE HealthCare is profitable. In 2023, its first year as a publicly traded company, GE HealthCare reported net income of $1.6 billion, down slightly from the previous year's $1.9 billion. The company's net revenue grew by 7% during the fiscal year.

GE HealthCare also invested $1 billion in R&D and paid down $1 billion in debt during its first year as a standalone company.

By the end of June 2025, GE HealthCare reported $1.08 billion in net income and a 3% boost in revenue year-over-year. According to GE HealthCare's Q2 financial report, GE HealthCare President and CEO Peter Arduini said, “We were pleased with solid orders and revenue performance in the second quarter across all segments, reflecting healthy customer investment in capital equipment.

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Does GE HealthCare pay a dividend?

Since spinning off into its own company in early 2023, GE HealthCare has paid a modest quarterly dividend of $0.03 per share. Based on its share price in late 2025, its annual dividend yield was 0.18%.

GE HealthCare has generated healthy revenues, profits, and free cash flow since completing its spinoff, all of which bode well for its ability to maintain and grow its dividend. However, the company also invests heavily in research and development, and reinvesting its profits into new technologies is likely to take priority over dividend payments.

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Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF)

An exchange-traded fund, or ETF, allows investors to buy many stocks or bonds at once.

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How to invest in GE HealthCare through ETFs

More than 200 ETFs offer exposure to GE HealthCare, including S&P 500 ETFs and the Invesco QQQ ETF Trust, which tracks the Nasdaq-100 index. Here are a few other ETFs that include GE HealthCare in their holdings:

Invesco S&P Spinoff ETF (CSD +1.01%): The fund invests in companies that have been spun off from larger corporations within the past four years. GE HealthCare is the fourth-largest holding in the fund, accounting for more than 7% of its value. The CSD ETF has a net expense ratio of 0.65%, meaning $6.50 of a $1,000 investment would go toward fees.
The Health Care Select Sector SPDR (XLV -0.60%): The XLV ETF tracks an index of the healthcare stocks represented in the S&P 500. It provides broad exposure to the healthcare sector, including pharmaceutical companies, health suppliers, and medical technology and device companies. However, it doesn't invest in healthcare REITs. GE HealthCare is among the fund's 61 holdings, though it accounts for less than 1% of its value. The fund's 0.08% expense ratio translates to $0.80 in fees on a $1,000 investment.
iShares U.S. Medical Devices ETF (IHI -0.62%): The ETF invests in 48 U.S. companies that manufacture and distribute medical devices. GE HealthCare is in its top 10 holdings, representing 4.7% of its value. The fund's expense ratio is 0.38%, meaning you'd pay $3.80 in fees if you invested $1,000.

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Will GE HealthCare stock split?

GE HealthCare hasn't split its stock in its brief time as a publicly traded company and has not announced plans for an upcoming stock split. Companies often split their stock to make it more attainable to investors after share prices have skyrocketed.

As of October 2025, GE HealthCare's shares traded for about $76, which doesn't seem likely to scare off investors -- so a stock split is fairly unlikely in the near future.

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The bottom line

GE HealthCare stock has significant growth potential, particularly in artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. It also stands to benefit from several trends, like a focus on advanced diagnostics and preventative care, along with a graying population.

However, the company's success depends on heavy investment in R&D, which doesn't pay off overnight. Investors seeking quick profits or high dividend yields should put their money elsewhere.

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About the Author

Robin Hartill, CFP, is a contributing writer at The Motley Fool. Robin’s work has also been published by Yahoo Finance, USA Today, and Penny Hoarder. She is a graduate of the University of Florida.

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Robin Hartill, CFP has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends GE HealthCare Technologies. The Motley Fool recommends GE Aerospace. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

How to Buy GE HealthCare Stock (GEHC) and What Investors Need to Know

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How to buy GE HealthCare stock