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Aug 31, 2020
AAR Corp Q1 2021 Earnings Report
AAR Corp reported a decrease in sales and a loss from continuing operations due to the impact of COVID-19 on commercial sales, but saw growth in government sales.
Key Takeaways
AAR Corp reported a decrease in consolidated sales by 26% compared to the prior year quarter. The company had a loss from continuing operations of $13.9 million, or $0.40 per diluted share, compared to income from continuing operations of $17.1 million, or $0.49 per diluted share, in the prior year. The adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations were $0.17 compared to $0.57 in the prior year. Consolidated sales to commercial customers decreased 48%, while sales to government customers increased 10%.
Consolidated sales decreased 26% from the prior year quarter.
Sales to commercial customers decreased 48% due to the continued impact of COVID-19.
Sales to government customers increased 10% due to strong performance on existing programs and new contract awards.
Gross profit margins decreased to 12.1% from 15.1% due to reduced commercial volumes.
Forward Guidance
While the environment for the airline industry remains uncertain, AAR Corp is focused on managing working capital and is pleased with their ability to generate positive cash flow in the quarter. They were also able to make certain investments to support their long-term growth. AAR Corp is encouraged by the stability they have recently seen in their commercial business and the continued growth in their government business.
Positive Outlook
- Focused on managing working capital.
- Pleased with ability to generate positive cash flow.
- Able to make certain investments to support long-term growth.
- Encouraged by stability in commercial business.
- Continued growth in government business.
Challenges Ahead
- Environment for the airline industry remains uncertain.
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