AAR Corp Q3 2022 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
AAR Corp reported a 10% increase in consolidated sales to $452.2 million and income from continuing operations of $22.6 million, or $0.63 per diluted share, for the third quarter of Fiscal Year 2022. Adjusted diluted earnings per share were $0.63 compared to $0.37 in the prior year. Consolidated sales to commercial customers increased 28%, while sales to government customers decreased 8%.
Consolidated third quarter sales increased 10% over the prior year quarter.
Consolidated sales to commercial customers increased 28% due to the recovery in the commercial market.
Consolidated sales to government customers decreased 8% primarily related to program activity and delays in pallet orders.
Adjusted operating margin increased from 5.0% to 6.7% due to improved operating efficiency and the recovery in commercial sales.
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Forward Guidance
The company expects continued margin improvement as the industry recovers, driven by actions taken early in the pandemic. They anticipate a continued recovery in commercial sales and expect their improved operating performance and strong balance sheet to generate shareholder value.
Positive Outlook
- Optimism about the recovering demand for business and leisure travel
- Expectation that this momentum will continue
- Continued actions to better position the company for margin improvement as the industry recovers
- Expectation of seeing a continued recovery in commercial sales
- Expectation that improved operating performance combined with the strength of the balance sheet will allow the company to continue to generate shareholder value
Challenges Ahead
- Factors that adversely affect the commercial aviation industry
- The continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on air travel, worldwide commercial activity and our and our customers’ ability to source parts and components
- A reduction in the level of sales to the branches, agencies and departments of the U.S. government and their contractors
- Cost overruns and losses on fixed-price contracts
- Nonperformance by subcontractors or suppliers