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Nov 30, 2020
AAR Corp Q2 2021 Earnings Report
Reported consolidated sales and income from continuing operations.
Key Takeaways
AAR Corp reported a decrease in consolidated sales but an increase in gross profit margins. Sales to government customers increased, while sales to commercial customers decreased due to the continued impact of COVID-19. The company was awarded a five-year, $148.4 million follow-on contract by the Naval Air Systems Command.
Consolidated sales decreased 28% from the prior year quarter.
Sales to commercial customers decreased 48% due to COVID-19.
Sales to government customers increased 13% due to strong contract performance.
Gross profit margins increased to 17.2% from 15.3% in the prior year quarter.
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Forward Guidance
AAR expects improved operating efficiency, growth from new business wins, and commercial market recovery to drive margin expansion.
Positive Outlook
- Improved operating efficiency.
- Growth from new business wins.
- Commercial market recovery.
- Strength of government business.
- Focus on managing working capital.
Challenges Ahead
- Factors that adversely affect the commercial aviation industry.
- The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on air travel.
- Worldwide commercial activity.
- Our and our customers’ ability to source parts and components.
- Reduction in the level of sales to the branches, agencies and departments of the U.S. government and their contractors