Park Aerospace (PKE) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Park Aerospace Corp. (NYSE:PKE) is a specialty materials company that designs, manufactures and supplies high-performance products for the aerospace, defense and industrial markets. The company’s product portfolio includes advanced seals and gaskets, thermal insulation materials, high-temperature composites and engineered films that withstand extreme environmental conditions. Park Aerospace serves as a critical supplier to original equipment manufacturers, maintenance repair and overhaul facilities, and aftermarket distributors worldwide.

The company’s core offerings encompass silicone- and fluoropolymer-based resilient materials, which are used to seal, insulate and protect aircraft engines, fuel systems, hydraulic systems and environmental control assemblies. In addition, Park Aerospace produces thermal acoustic insulation blankets, ablative composites and specialty coatings that enhance engine performance and extend component life. These materials are formulated to meet stringent industry standards for temperature resistance, chemical compatibility and flame retardancy.

Park Aerospace operates manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe and Asia, enabling the company to support a global customer base. Its international footprint includes state-of-the-art production plants in New York, Michigan, the United Kingdom and China. Through regional sales offices and technical support centers, Park Aerospace collaborates closely with customers on product development, qualification testing and aftermarket service, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Founded in 1954, Park Aerospace has evolved from a small sealing specialist into a diversified provider of engineered materials. Over the decades, the company has expanded its capabilities through internal research and development initiatives as well as strategic acquisitions. Today, Park Aerospace is led by President and Chief Executive Officer William R. Ziebell along with a senior management team boasting deep expertise in materials science, aerospace engineering and global operations. Together, they guide the company’s growth strategy and innovation pipeline to address the evolving needs of the aerospace and defense industries.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $17.77 to $19.72
• 50-Day Range: $13.48 to $19.67
• 52-Week Range: $11.96 to $19.72
• Volume: 333,336 shs
• Average Volume: 66,755 shs
• Market Capitalization: $390.71 million
• P/E Ratio: 57.86
• Dividend Yield: 2.54%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

Park Aerospace Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Park Aerospace scored higher than 21% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 51st 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: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for Park Aerospace.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.6 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Park Aerospace is 57.86, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 26.49.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Park Aerospace is 57.86, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Aerospace sector average P/E ratio of about 86.78.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Park Aerospace has a P/B Ratio of 3.72. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

1.59% of the float of Park Aerospace has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Park Aerospace has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 5.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Park Aerospace has recently increased by 5.22%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.8 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

Park Aerospace pays a meaningful dividend of 2.82%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

Park Aerospace does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Park Aerospace is 147.06%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.

Sustainability and ESG

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

Percentage of Shares Shorted

1.59% of the float of Park Aerospace has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Park Aerospace has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 5.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Park Aerospace has recently increased by 5.22%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.1 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.74

News Sentiment

Park Aerospace has a news sentiment score of 0.74. 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 news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Aerospace companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 8 news articles for Park Aerospace this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

Only 1 people have searched for PKE on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

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

Percentage Held by Insiders

11.30% of the stock of Park Aerospace is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

77.83% of the stock of Park Aerospace is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

PKE Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have PKE shares performed this year?

Park Aerospace's stock was trading at $14.65 at the start of the year. Since then, PKE shares have increased by 34.3% and is now trading at $19.6730.

How were Park Aerospace's earnings last quarter?

Park Aerospace Corp. (NYSE:PKE) posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, July, 15th. The semiconductor company reported $0.10 EPS for the quarter. The semiconductor company had revenue of $15.40 million for the quarter. Park Aerospace had a net margin of 10.98% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 7.60%.
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Who are Park Aerospace's major shareholders?

Park Aerospace's top institutional shareholders include Foundation Resource Management Inc. (2.47%) and Fiduciary Alliance LLC (0.06%).
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How do I buy shares of Park Aerospace?

Shares of PKE 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 Park Aerospace own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Park Aerospace investors own include American Water Works (AWK), DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH), Voyager Therapeutics (VYGR), Waste Connections (WCN), The RMR Group (RMR), iShares Micro-Cap ETF (IWC) and AU Optronics (AUOTY).

Company Calendar

• Record date for 5/2 Dividend: 4/02/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 5/2 Dividend: 4/02/2025
• Dividend Payable: 5/02/2025
• Record date for 8/1 Dividend: 7/01/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 8/1 Dividend: 7/01/2025
• Last Earnings: 7/15/2025
• Today: 7/18/2025
• Dividend Payable: 8/01/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 2/28/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Aerospace
• Industry: AEROSP/DEF EQ
• Sub-Industry: Electronic Manufacturing Services
• Current Symbol: NYSE:PKE
• CIK: 76267
• Web: www.parkaerospace.com
• Phone: (631) 465-3600
• Fax: 631-465-3100
• Employees: 110
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $0.34
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 57.86
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $5.88 million
• Net Margins: 10.98%
• Pretax Margin: 17.20%
• Return on Equity: 7.60%
• Return on Assets: 6.64%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 8.62
• Quick Ratio: 8.97

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $62.03 million
• Price / Sales: 6.32
• Cash Flow: $0.56 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 35.04
• Book Value: $5.27 per share
• Price / Book: 3.73

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 19,920,000
• Free Float: 17,673,000
• Market Cap: $391.89 million
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.41