FTAI Aviation Ltd. $FTAI Shares Bought by Moody National Bank Trust Division

Moody National Bank Trust Division lifted its stake in shares of FTAI Aviation Ltd. (NASDAQ:FTAI) by 15.0% during the 2nd quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The fund owned 23,101 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after acquiring an additional 3,009 shares during the period. Moody National Bank Trust Division’s holdings in FTAI Aviation were worth $6,250,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other large investors have also modified their holdings of FTAI. Capital World Investors grew its holdings in FTAI Aviation by 41.1% in the fourth quarter. Capital World Investors now owns 8,916,830 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $1,755,290,000 after purchasing an additional 2,596,265 shares during the period. Norges Bank purchased a new position in FTAI Aviation during the fourth quarter worth approximately $262,393,000. Northern Right Capital Management L.P. raised its stake in FTAI Aviation by 884.1% during the second quarter. Northern Right Capital Management L.P. now owns 885,675 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $101,888,000 after purchasing an additional 795,675 shares during the period. Rubric Capital Management LP boosted its holdings in shares of FTAI Aviation by 28.3% in the 2nd quarter. Rubric Capital Management LP now owns 3,394,080 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $390,455,000 after purchasing an additional 749,080 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Alyeska Investment Group L.P. boosted its holdings in shares of FTAI Aviation by 249.0% in the 4th quarter. Alyeska Investment Group L.P. now owns 617,802 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $121,614,000 after purchasing an additional 440,767 shares during the last quarter. 88.96% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, President David Moreno acquired 2,475 shares of the stock in a transaction on Friday, July 31st. The stock was bought at an average price of $201.27 per share, with a total value of $498,143.25. Following the completion of the transaction, the president directly owned 199,490 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $40,151,352.30. The trade was a 1.26% increase in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, Director Judith A. Hannaway sold 255 shares of FTAI Aviation stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, May 27th. The shares were sold at an average price of $253.89, for a total transaction of $64,741.95. Following the sale, the director owned 3,012 shares in the company, valued at $764,716.68. This represents a 7.81% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. 1.35% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

FTAI has been the subject of a number of research analyst reports. Weiss Ratings downgraded FTAI Aviation from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a report on Monday. Jefferies Financial Group reissued a “buy” rating and set a $325.00 price target on shares of FTAI Aviation in a research report on Sunday. Zacks Research lowered FTAI Aviation from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Thursday, May 21st. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft set a $290.00 price objective on FTAI Aviation in a report on Friday. Finally, BTIG Research reduced their price objective on FTAI Aviation from $400.00 to $350.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday. Nine equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $315.56.

FTAI Aviation Trading Down 1.4%

Shares of FTAI opened at $221.96 on Wednesday. FTAI Aviation Ltd. has a 12 month low of $134.49 and a 12 month high of $323.51. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $237.63 and its two-hundred day moving average is $252.97. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 8.55, a current ratio of 5.28 and a quick ratio of 2.48. The stock has a market cap of $22.80 billion, a PE ratio of 48.25, a P/E/G ratio of 0.91 and a beta of 1.51.

FTAI Aviation (NASDAQ:FTAI) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The financial services provider reported $1.13 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.32 by ($0.19). The company had revenue of $953.09 million during the quarter. FTAI Aviation had a net margin of 15.94% and a return on equity of 139.59%. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 40.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $1.57 EPS. Equities analysts forecast that FTAI Aviation Ltd. will post 6.77 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

FTAI Aviation Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a dividend, which will be paid on Monday, August 24th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, August 12th will be issued a $0.50 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, August 12th. FTAI Aviation’s dividend payout ratio is currently 34.78%.

Key Stories Impacting FTAI Aviation

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

• Positive Sentiment: BTIG Research lowered its price target for FTAI Aviation from $400 to $350 but maintained a Buy rating. The revised target still implies substantial upside from the referenced share price. Benzinga article
• Positive Sentiment: President David Moreno purchased 2,475 shares for approximately $498,000 at an average price of $201.27, increasing his direct ownership by 1.26% to 199,490 shares. The insider purchase may signal management confidence in the company’s long-term prospects. Insider purchase article
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst sentiment remains favorable: Jefferies reiterated its Buy rating, while the broader analyst consensus is Moderate Buy, with ten Buy ratings and one Hold rating. The company also declared a $0.50-per-share dividend payable August 24 to shareholders of record August 12. Jefferies rating article
• Neutral Sentiment: Institutional investors own approximately 88.96% of FTAI Aviation’s shares, with several major funds increasing their positions. This indicates strong institutional sponsorship but may also contribute to volatility if large holders adjust exposure.
• Negative Sentiment: FTAI Aviation reported quarterly EPS of $1.13, below the $1.32 consensus estimate and down from $1.57 a year earlier. Although revenue rose 40.9% year over year to $953.09 million, the earnings shortfall remains a key near-term concern. FTAI Aviation earnings information
• Negative Sentiment: The BTIG target reduction from $400 to $350 represents a more cautious outlook despite the continued Buy rating. FTAI also trades below both its 50-day and 200-day moving averages, while its elevated debt-to-equity ratio adds financial risk.

About FTAI Aviation

FTAI Aviation (NASDAQ: FTAI) is a commercial aircraft leasing company that acquires, manages and leases wide-body jet aircraft to airlines globally. The company’s portfolio is focused on modern, fuel-efficient Boeing models, including the 767, 777 and 787 families, which are deployed under long-term operating leases. By concentrating on in-demand wide-body assets, FTAI Aviation seeks to deliver stable cash flows through lease rentals and maintenance reserve collections while providing airlines with flexible fleet solutions.

In addition to lease origination, FTAI Aviation offers end-to-end asset management services.