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

FTAI Aviation Ltd. (NASDAQ:FTAI)’s share price passed 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 trading hands.

Other research analysts have also recently issued reports about the stock. Zacks Research cut shares of FTAI Aviation from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Thursday, May 21st. BTIG Research reduced their price target on FTAI Aviation from $400.00 to $350.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, August 4th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft set a $290.00 price objective on FTAI Aviation in a research note on Friday, July 31st. Jefferies Financial Group reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $325.00 target price on shares of FTAI Aviation in a research report on Sunday, August 2nd. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada reduced their target price on FTAI Aviation from $350.00 to $300.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, July 27th. Eight equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, FTAI Aviation presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $304.38.

Insider Buying and Selling at FTAI Aviation

In related news, President David Moreno purchased 2,475 shares of FTAI Aviation stock in a transaction dated Friday, July 31st. The shares were bought at an average cost of $201.27 per share, for a total transaction of $498,143.25. Following the purchase, the president owned 199,490 shares in the company, valued at approximately $40,151,352.30. This trade represents a 1.26% increase in their position. The acquisition was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Insiders own 1.35% of the company’s stock.

Key FTAI Aviation News

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

Hedge Funds Weigh In On FTAI Aviation

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Inc. acquired a new position in shares of FTAI Aviation in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $32,018,000. Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd. acquired a new stake in shares of FTAI Aviation during the third quarter worth $1,517,000. International Assets Investment Management LLC increased its position in shares of FTAI Aviation by 7,661.9% during the third quarter. International Assets Investment Management LLC now owns 108,744 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $18,164,000 after buying an additional 107,343 shares during the period. D.A. Davidson & CO. bought a new position in FTAI Aviation during the third quarter worth $524,000. Finally, North Dakota State Investment Board raised its stake in FTAI Aviation by 2.6% during the third quarter. North Dakota State Investment Board now owns 3,107 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $519,000 after buying an additional 79 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 88.96% of the company’s stock.

FTAI Aviation Price Performance

The firm has a market cap of $20.13 billion, a P/E ratio of 42.61, a P/E/G 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 business’s 50 day moving average is $179.18 and its two-hundred day moving average is $232.35.

FTAI Aviation (NASDAQ:FTAI) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, October 29th. The financial services provider reported $1.43 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.31 by $0.12. FTAI Aviation had a net margin of 15.94% and a return on equity of 139.59%. The business had revenue of $977.66 million for the quarter. During the same period last year, the company posted $1.10 EPS. The business’s revenue was up 46.6% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, analysts anticipate that FTAI Aviation Ltd. will post 5.48 earnings per share for the current 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.