StandardAero, Inc. $SARO Shares Sold by Algert Global LLC

Key Points

• Algert Global reduced its StandardAero stake by 58.7% in the second quarter, selling 273,290 shares and retaining 192,221 shares valued at approximately $5.75 million.
• StandardAero reported quarterly EPS of $0.40, exceeding estimates of $0.32, while revenue rose 4.6% year over year to $1.60 billion. The company reaffirmed fiscal 2026 EPS guidance of $1.50–$1.57.
• Analysts maintain a generally positive view, with the stock carrying a “Moderate Buy” consensus rating and an average price target of $34.77, versus its reported opening price of $25.04.

Algert Global LLC cut its holdings in shares of StandardAero, Inc. (NYSE:SARO - Free Report) by 58.7% during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 192,221 shares of the company's stock after selling 273,290 shares during the period. Algert Global LLC owned 0.06% of StandardAero worth $5,749,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the business. Comerica Bank purchased a new position in shares of StandardAero during the first quarter worth about $26,000. Optiver Holding B.V. purchased a new position in StandardAero in the first quarter worth $51,000. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. purchased a new position in shares of StandardAero in the 2nd quarter valued at about $55,000. Danske Bank A S purchased a new position in StandardAero in the third quarter valued at about $82,000. Finally, Parallel Advisors LLC raised its holdings in StandardAero by 210.3% during the fourth quarter. Parallel Advisors LLC now owns 3,050 shares of the company's stock worth $87,000 after purchasing an additional 2,067 shares during the last quarter.

StandardAero Price Performance

Shares of NYSE SARO opened at $25.04 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.84, a current ratio of 2.13 and a quick ratio of 1.59. StandardAero, Inc. has a 1-year low of $23.83 and a 1-year high of $34.48. The business has a 50-day moving average of $28.01 and a 200-day moving average of $27.51. The company has a market capitalization of $8.29 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 25.82 and a beta of 0.92.

StandardAero (NYSE:SARO - Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, August 6th. The company reported $0.40 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.32 by $0.08. The business had revenue of $1.60 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $1.59 billion. StandardAero had a net margin of 5.12% and a return on equity of 14.52%. The business's revenue for the quarter was up 4.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $0.20 earnings per share. StandardAero has set its FY 2026 guidance at 1.500-1.570 EPS. On average, equities analysts anticipate that StandardAero, Inc. will post 1.51 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insider Activity

In other news, CEO Russell Wayne Ford sold 20,413 shares of the business's stock in a transaction dated Friday, August 7th. The shares were sold at an average price of $30.56, for a total value of $623,821.28. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer owned 295,573 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $9,032,710.88. The trade was a 6.46% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. Insiders have sold a total of 191,423 shares of company stock valued at $5,847,760 in the last three months. 2.10% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of research firms recently issued reports on SARO. Morgan Stanley set a $33.00 target price on StandardAero in a research note on Monday, August 10th. Sanford C. Bernstein restated an "outperform" rating on shares of StandardAero in a research report on Monday. Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce reaffirmed an "outperform" rating and set a $39.00 price objective on shares of StandardAero in a research note on Friday, May 8th. Susquehanna cut their price objective on shares of StandardAero from $40.00 to $37.00 and set a "positive" rating for the company in a research report on Monday, May 11th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their target price on StandardAero from $38.00 to $40.00 and gave the company an "overweight" rating in a research note on Monday, August 10th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seven have given a Buy rating and six have given a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of $34.77.

StandardAero Company Profile

StandardAero is a global aerospace maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) provider specializing in gas turbine engines, auxiliary power units (APUs), airframe components and oil & gas rotating equipment. The company offers a full suite of technical services including engine repair and overhaul, component repair, accessory maintenance, parts manufacturing and on-site field support. Its customer base spans commercial airlines, business and general aviation operators, regional carriers, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and defense organizations.

With roots dating back to 1911, StandardAero has grown through strategic acquisitions and organic expansion to become one of the largest independent MRO providers in the industry.

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