India, April 21 -- GE Aerospace (GE) on Tuesday reported slightly lower first-quarter net profit, while adjusted earnings rose supported by strong revenue growth.
Net income from continuing operations before income taxes edged down to $2.198 billion from $2.245 billion a year earlier.
Excluding one-time items, adjusted net income from continuing operations before income taxes grew to $2.320 billion from $1.937 billion last year.
Operating profit declined to $2.198 billion from $2.245 billion, while adjusted operating profit rose to $2.528 billion from $2.146 billion.
Net income was $1.930 billion or $1.83 per share compared with $1.967 billion or $1.83 per share a year ago.
Adjusted net income climbed to $1.963 billion from $1.601 bill...