GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) will release earnings for the fourth quarter before the opening bell on Thursday, Jan. 22.

Analysts expect the company to report fourth-quarter earnings of $1.43 per share. That’s up from $1.32 per share in the year-ago period. The consensus estimate for GE Aerospace's quarterly revenue is $11.21 billion (it reported $9.88 billion last year), according to Benzinga Pro.

With the recent buzz around GE Aerospace, some investors may be eyeing potential dividend gains. As of now, GE Aerospace has an annual dividend yield of 0.46% with a quarterly dividend amount of 36 cents per share ($1.44 a year).  

So, how can investors exploit its dividend yield to pocket a regular $500 ...