FTAI Aviation (NASDAQ:FTAI) President Purchases $498,143.25 in Stock

FTAI Aviation Ltd. (NASDAQ:FTAI) President David Moreno purchased 2,475 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, July 31st. The stock was purchased at an average cost of $201.27 per share, for a total transaction of $498,143.25. Following the acquisition, the president owned 199,490 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $40,151,352.30. This trade represents a 1.26% increase in their position. The acquisition was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink.

FTAI Aviation Trading Up 0.8%

Shares of FTAI stock opened at $223.73 on Thursday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 8.55, a quick ratio of 2.48 and a current ratio of 5.28. FTAI Aviation Ltd. has a 52-week low of $134.49 and a 52-week high of $323.51. The company has a market capitalization of $22.98 billion, a PE ratio of 48.64, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.89 and a beta of 1.51. The business’s fifty day moving average is $237.09 and its 200 day moving average is $252.66.

FTAI Aviation (NASDAQ:FTAI) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July 29th. The financial services provider reported $1.13 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.32 by ($0.19). The business had revenue of $953.09 million for the quarter. FTAI Aviation had a net margin of 15.94% and a return on equity of 139.59%. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 40.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the company earned $1.57 earnings per share. On average, equities research analysts anticipate that FTAI Aviation Ltd. will post 6.77 EPS for the current fiscal year.

FTAI Aviation Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a dividend, which will be paid on Monday, August 24th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, August 12th will be given a dividend of $0.50 per share. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, August 12th. FTAI Aviation’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 34.78%.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On FTAI Aviation

Several institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of FTAI. SJS Investment Consulting Inc. lifted its position in FTAI Aviation by 122.9% in the first quarter. SJS Investment Consulting Inc. now owns 107 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $26,000 after purchasing an additional 59 shares during the last quarter. Meeder Asset Management Inc. grew its holdings in shares of FTAI Aviation by 142.2% in the first quarter. Meeder Asset Management Inc. now owns 109 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $27,000 after purchasing an additional 64 shares during the last quarter. Garton & Associates Financial Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of FTAI Aviation in the fourth quarter worth approximately $30,000. Thurston Springer Miller Herd & Titak Inc. purchased a new position in shares of FTAI Aviation in the second quarter worth $37,000. Finally, Root Financial Partners LLC increased its stake in shares of FTAI Aviation by 40.9% in the first quarter. Root Financial Partners LLC now owns 155 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $38,000 after buying an additional 45 shares during the period. 88.96% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Trending Headlines about FTAI Aviation

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

• 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%. The purchase may be viewed as a sign of management confidence following the recent pullback. FTAI Aviation President Buys 2,475 Shares of Stock
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts maintain a generally favorable outlook, with ten Buy ratings and one Hold rating and a consensus price target of $321.11. BTIG still rates FTAI as Buy despite lowering its target to $350 from $400, implying substantial upside from the referenced price. BTIG Research Lowers FTAI Price Target
• Positive Sentiment: FTAI announced a quarterly dividend of $0.50 per share, payable August 24 to shareholders of record August 12. The dividend and a 34.78% payout ratio may support income-oriented investor interest.
• Neutral Sentiment: The company appointed Charlie Arestia as Principal of Investor Relations after the departure of longtime IR head Alan Andreini. The transition is not an operational change, but investors may monitor whether it affects communications with the market. FTAI Aviation Announces Investor Relations Transition
• Neutral Sentiment: News that FTAI Infrastructure (NASDAQ: FIP) missed second-quarter 2026 revenue estimates concerns a separate affiliated company and is not a direct financial update for FTAI Aviation.
• Negative Sentiment: FTAI Aviation’s latest quarter included adjusted earnings of $1.13 per share, below the $1.32 consensus estimate. Although revenue rose 40.9% year over year to $953.09 million, EPS declined from $1.57 a year earlier, highlighting earnings-quality concerns. The lower BTIG target also signals reduced near-term expectations.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several brokerages have issued reports on FTAI. BTIG Research dropped their target price on shares of FTAI Aviation from $400.00 to $350.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday. Citizens Jmp started coverage on shares of FTAI Aviation in a report on Wednesday, July 15th. They issued a “market outperform” rating and a $375.00 price target on the stock. Royal Bank Of Canada lowered their price objective on shares of FTAI Aviation from $350.00 to $300.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, July 27th. Morgan Stanley reaffirmed an “overweight” rating and set a $319.00 price objective on shares of FTAI Aviation in a report on Friday, May 8th. Finally, Weiss Ratings lowered shares of FTAI Aviation from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research report on Monday. Nine investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $315.56.

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.