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Nov 30, 2021
AAR Corp Q2 2022 Earnings Report
AAR CORP reported an increase in sales and income from continuing operations compared to the prior year quarter.
Key Takeaways
AAR CORP reported second quarter Fiscal Year 2022 consolidated sales of $436.6 million and income from continuing operations of $20.8 million, or $0.58 per diluted share. Adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations were $0.53. Consolidated second quarter sales increased 8% over the prior year quarter.
Consolidated sales to commercial customers increased 33% over the prior year quarter due to the recovery in the commercial market from the impact of COVID-19.
Consolidated sales to government customers decreased 15% primarily related to the level of program activity for the modification and sale of two C-40 aircraft to the U.S. Marine Corps in the prior year quarter.
Gross profit margins increased from 17.2% in the prior year quarter to 18.0% in the current quarter.
Operating margin increased from 5.4% in the prior year quarter to 6.9% in the current quarter.
AAR Corp
AAR Corp
Forward Guidance
The company expects adjusted operating margin improvement to continue as higher margin parts activities fully recover.
Positive Outlook
- Company expects adjusted operating margin improvement to continue.
- Company's higher margin parts activities are expected to fully recover.
- Demonstrated ability to drive consistent cash flows.
- Exceptionally strong balance sheet.
- Deploying capital to fund continued growth.
Challenges Ahead
- Global recovery in commercial air travel continues to be uneven due to COVID-19 variants.
- Associated travel restrictions.
- Potential impacts from COVID-19 pandemic on air travel.
- Worldwide commercial activity.
- Ability to source parts and components.