FTAI Aviation (NASDAQ:FTAI) Share Price Crosses Above 50-Day Moving Average on Analyst Downgrade

Key Points

• FTAI Aviation shares rose above their 50-day moving average, trading near $196 after Morgan Stanley raised its price target from $319 to $360 while maintaining an Overweight rating.
• Analyst sentiment remains broadly positive: eight analysts rate the stock Buy and two rate it Hold, producing a Moderate Buy consensus and an average price target of $304.38.
• Third-quarter results exceeded expectations, with adjusted EPS of $1.43 and revenue up 46.6% year over year to $977.66 million; however, high leverage and ongoing free-cash-flow concerns remain risks.

FTAI Aviation Ltd. (NASDAQ:FTAI - Get Free Report)'s share price crossed above its 50 day moving average during trading on Thursday after Morgan Stanley raised their price target on the stock from $319.00 to $360.00. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $179.18 and traded as high as $196.26. Morgan Stanley currently has an overweight rating on the stock. FTAI Aviation shares last traded at $196.01, with a volume of 3,432,367 shares.

Several other equities research analysts also recently commented on FTAI. Jefferies Financial Group reaffirmed a "buy" rating and issued a $325.00 target price on shares of FTAI Aviation in a research note on Sunday, August 2nd. Weiss Ratings cut shares of FTAI Aviation from a "buy (b-)" rating to a "hold (c+)" rating in a research report on Monday, August 3rd. Zacks Research lowered shares of FTAI Aviation from a "strong-buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a report on Thursday, May 21st. Citizens Jmp initiated coverage on shares of FTAI Aviation in a research report on Wednesday, July 15th. They issued a "market outperform" rating and a $375.00 price objective for the company. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft set a $290.00 price objective on FTAI Aviation in a research note on Friday, July 31st. Eight equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, FTAI Aviation currently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $304.38.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, President David Moreno purchased 2,475 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Friday, July 31st. The shares were purchased at an average price of $201.27 per share, with a total value of $498,143.25. Following the completion of the purchase, the president owned 199,490 shares in the company, valued at $40,151,352.30. This represents a 1.26% increase in their position. The acquisition was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Company insiders own 1.35% of the company's stock.

Key Stories Impacting FTAI Aviation

Here are the key news stories impacting FTAI Aviation this week:

• Positive Sentiment: FTAI reported third-quarter adjusted earnings of $1.43 per share, above the $1.31 analyst consensus and up from $1.10 a year earlier. Revenue rose 46.6% year over year to $977.66 million, providing the main catalyst for the stock’s move. FTAI Aviation Q3 earnings and revenues beat estimates
• Positive Sentiment: On its earnings call, management emphasized a favorable outlook and discussed plans for a substantial stock buyback. Repurchases could support per-share results and signal confidence after the stock’s weak performance earlier in the year. FTAI Aviation earnings call transcript
• Positive Sentiment: FTAI has secured North American contracts for more than 100 power units scheduled for delivery in 2027 and 2028. The business could provide a new growth avenue by using aviation-engine technology to serve electricity demand from AI data centers. Jet engines can power AI data centers
• Neutral Sentiment: RBC reduced its price target from $300 to $250 but maintained an Outperform rating. The lower target reflects more cautious valuation expectations, while the unchanged rating remains supportive. RBC cuts FTAI Aviation price target
• Negative Sentiment: Despite the earnings beat, free cash flow remains a concern. Continued investment and the company’s substantial leverage could limit the benefits of buybacks and increase sensitivity to operating or financing setbacks. Why FTAI Aviation stock popped

Institutional Trading of FTAI Aviation

Institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. State Street Corp lifted its position in FTAI Aviation by 2.5% during the second quarter. State Street Corp now owns 3,083,589 shares of the financial services provider's stock worth $834,203,000 after acquiring an additional 75,452 shares during the last quarter. Bank of America Corp DE boosted its holdings in shares of FTAI Aviation by 8.2% during the first quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 885,337 shares of the financial services provider's stock worth $216,908,000 after acquiring an additional 67,097 shares during the period. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP grew its position in shares of FTAI Aviation by 2.5% in the first quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 631,212 shares of the financial services provider's stock valued at $154,515,000 after purchasing an additional 15,291 shares during the last quarter. First Trust Advisors LP grew its position in shares of FTAI Aviation by 5.0% in the first quarter. First Trust Advisors LP now owns 383,773 shares of the financial services provider's stock valued at $94,024,000 after purchasing an additional 18,399 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Bank of New York Mellon Corp increased its stake in shares of FTAI Aviation by 27.6% during the first quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp now owns 361,230 shares of the financial services provider's stock worth $88,501,000 after purchasing an additional 78,152 shares during the period. 88.96% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

FTAI Aviation Stock Performance

The company has a market cap of $20.13 billion, a P/E ratio of 42.61, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.83 and a beta of 1.51. The company has a quick ratio of 2.07, a current ratio of 5.28 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 8.55. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $179.18 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $232.35.

FTAI Aviation (NASDAQ:FTAI - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, October 29th. The financial services provider reported $1.43 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.31 by $0.12. The business had revenue of $977.66 million during the quarter. FTAI Aviation had a return on equity of 139.59% and a net margin of 15.94%. The business's revenue for the quarter was up 46.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $1.10 earnings per share. On average, research analysts predict that FTAI Aviation Ltd. will post 5.48 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

FTAI Aviation Company Profile

FTAI Aviation Ltd. is an aviation-focused company that owns, acquires, leases and sells commercial aircraft engines, aircraft and related aviation assets. Its portfolio primarily supports the global narrowbody aircraft market, with a particular focus on widely used engine platforms such as the CFM56 and V2500.

The company provides engine leasing solutions to airlines, aircraft leasing companies and other aviation customers. It also supplies aviation parts and materials and offers maintenance, repair and overhaul-related services.

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