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Nov 30, 2023

AAR Corp Q2 2024 Earnings Report

AAR Corp's Q2 2024 earnings were reported, showing increased sales and profitability.

Key Takeaways

AAR Corp reported a strong second quarter with consolidated sales of $545.4 million, a 16% increase year-over-year, and income from continuing operations of $23.8 million, or $0.67 per diluted share. Adjusted diluted earnings per share were $0.81. The company benefited from strong commercial sales growth and operating margin expansion.

Consolidated sales increased by 16% compared to the prior year quarter.

Sales to commercial customers increased by 24% year-over-year, driven by demand for new and used parts.

Adjusted operating margin increased to 8.1%, driven by improved profitability in airframe maintenance facilities.

The company announced an agreement to acquire Triumph Group’s Product Support business.

Total Revenue
$545M
Previous year: $470M
+16.1%
EPS
$0.81
Previous year: $0.69
+17.4%
Gross Profit
$104M
Previous year: $85.8M
+20.8%
Cash and Equivalents
$75.5M
Previous year: $49M
+54.1%
Free Cash Flow
$10.1M
Previous year: -$52.2M
-119.3%
Total Assets
$1.97B
Previous year: $1.65B
+19.4%

AAR Corp

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Forward Guidance

AAR Corp is expected to meaningfully improve operating margins and is consistent with, and accelerates, their stated strategy to add differentiated capability to their aviation services offerings.