AAR (AIR) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

AAR Corp. is a leading global provider of aviation services, specializing in aftermarket solutions for commercial, government, and defense customers. Established in 1951 and headquartered in Wood Dale, Illinois, AAR has built a reputation for delivering comprehensive maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, as well as flexible supply chain management. Its core offerings include component repair, inventory and logistics support, engineering modifications, and field services. By leveraging an extensive network of facilities and mobile teams, AAR ensures aircraft readiness and reliability across diverse operational environments.

The company’s operations are organized into two main segments: Global Support & Services and Aviation Supply Chain. The Global Support & Services division focuses on airframe, engine and component maintenance, as well as modifications and engineering services. The Aviation Supply Chain business supplies critical parts and consumables, manages inventory on behalf of customers, and operates an e-commerce platform for rapid parts procurement. Both segments serve a wide range of fixed-wing and rotorcraft platforms, responding to the demands of commercial airlines, regional carriers, military forces and governmental agencies.

AAR serves clients in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America and the Middle East, delivering on-the-ground support through its network of more than 30 facilities and 40 field service locations. The company’s global footprint allows it to respond quickly to unscheduled maintenance events and complex logistical challenges. With a workforce of experienced technicians, engineers and supply chain specialists, AAR fosters long-term partnerships that enhance fleet performance and reduce operational disruptions.

Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer David P. Storch, AAR continues to expand its service offerings and geographic reach. The company remains committed to innovation, investing in digital tools and advanced repair technologies to improve turnaround times and cost efficiency. By maintaining a customer-­centric approach and adhering to rigorous quality standards, AAR Corp. positions itself as a trusted partner in the dynamic aviation industry.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $73.37 to $75.00
• 50-Day Range: $59.00 to $74.64
• 52-Week Range: $46.51 to $76.34
• Volume: 432,671 shs
• Average Volume: 279,751 shs
• Market Capitalization: $2.65 billion
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $80.80
• Consensus Rating: Buy

AAR Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

AAR scored higher than 59% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 42nd out of 58 stocks in the aerospace sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Buy

Consensus Rating

AAR has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 5 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

AAR has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 21.49%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for AAR are expected to grow by 21.49% in the coming year, from $3.77 to $4.58 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of AAR is -203.95, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of AAR is -203.95, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

AAR has a P/B Ratio of 2.19. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.36% of the float of AAR has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

AAR has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in AAR has recently increased by 14.63%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.8 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

AAR does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

AAR does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, AAR will have a dividend payout ratio of 6.55% next year. This indicates that AAR will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.36% of the float of AAR has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

AAR has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in AAR has recently increased by 14.63%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 3.1 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.52

News Sentiment

AAR has a news sentiment score of 0.52. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.85 average news sentiment score of Aerospace companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 15 news articles for AAR this week, compared to 6 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

4 people have searched for AIR on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

1 people have added AAR to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, AAR insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 4.10% of the stock of AAR is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

90.74% of the stock of AAR is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

AIR Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have AIR shares performed this year?

AAR's stock was trading at $61.28 at the beginning of 2025. Since then, AIR shares have increased by 19.8% and is now trading at $73.4240.

How were AAR's earnings last quarter?

AAR Corp. (NYSE:AIR) issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, March, 27th. The aerospace company reported $0.99 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.96 by $0.03. The company's revenue for the quarter was up 19.5% on a year-over-year basis.
Read the conference call transcript.

Who are AAR's major shareholders?

AAR's top institutional investors include Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio (0.11%), New England Research & Management Inc. (0.03%), Harbor Capital Advisors Inc. (0.02%) and Sheets Smith Wealth Management (0.02%). Insiders that own company stock include John Mcclain Holmes III, David P Storch, Sean M Gillen, Christopher A Jessup, Jessica A Garascia, Eric Pachapa, Jennifer L Vogel, Anthony Anderson and H John Gilbertson Jr.
View institutional ownership trends.

How do I buy shares of AAR?

Shares of AIR stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of AAR own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that AAR investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Meta Platforms (META), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Broadcom (AVGO), GE Aerospace (GE), Adobe (ADBE) and CrowdStrike (CRWD).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 3/27/2025
• Today: 7/16/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 7/16/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 5/31/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Aerospace
• Industry: AEROSP/DEF EQ
• Sub-Industry: Aerospace & Defense
• Current Symbol: NYSE:AIR
• CIK: 1750
• Web: www.aarcorp.com
• Phone: (630) 227-2000
• Fax: 630-227-2039
• Employees: 5,700
• Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for AAR: $80.80
• High Price Target: $85.00
• Low Price Target: $75.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +10.0%
• Consensus Rating: Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 3.00
• Research Coverage: 5 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($0.36)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: 19.48
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $46.30 million
• Net Margins: -0.46%
• Pretax Margin: 0.18%
• Return on Equity: 10.86%
• Return on Assets: 4.59%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.86
• Current Ratio: 2.82
• Quick Ratio: 1.39

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $2.68 billion
• Price / Sales: 0.99
• Cash Flow: $4.43 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 16.59
• Book Value: $33.58 per share
• Price / Book: 2.19

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 36,104,000
• Free Float: 34,624,000
• Market Cap: $2.65 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.44