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Feb 28

AAR Corp Q3 2025 Earnings Report

AAR Corp reported solid Q3 2025 performance with 20% revenue growth and improved margins, though GAAP EPS was impacted by a divestiture-related charge.

Key Takeaways

In Q3 FY2025, AAR Corp achieved $678.2 million in sales, a 20% year-over-year increase, driven by strong growth across its segments. Despite a GAAP net loss due to a divestiture charge, adjusted EPS rose 16% to $0.99, and margins improved significantly, reflecting operational efficiencies and contributions from recent acquisitions.

Sales increased 20% year-over-year to $678.2 million.

Adjusted EPS rose 16% to $0.99, while GAAP EPS was -$0.25 due to divestiture charges.

Operating income more than doubled to $71.1 million.

Cash used in operations was $18.7 million, largely due to a $56 million FCPA settlement payment.

Total Revenue
$678M
Previous year: $567M
+19.5%
EPS
$0.99
Previous year: $0.85
+16.5%
Government Sales %
28%
Previous year: 30%
-6.7%
Gross Profit
$132M
Previous year: $110M
+19.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$84.4M
Previous year: $83.6M
+1.0%
Free Cash Flow
-$18.7M
Previous year: $14.6M
-228.1%
Total Assets
$2.86B
Previous year: $2.02B
+41.4%

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Forward Guidance

AAR expects continued sales and margin expansion into Q4 and FY2026, supported by strong demand, new wins, and integration synergies.

Positive Outlook

  • Sales growth driven by strength in parts distribution and MRO.
  • Adjusted operating margin rose to 9.7% from 8.3% YoY.
  • Backlog boosted by new multi-year distribution agreements.
  • Product Support acquisition synergies enhancing margins.
  • Expected deleveraging in Q4 and FY2026.

Challenges Ahead

  • GAAP net loss due to divestiture charge of $63.7 million.
  • Cash flow impacted by $56 million FCPA settlement.
  • Integrated Solutions revenue slightly declined YoY.
  • Increased debt levels raised interest expense to $18.1 million.
  • No full-year guidance range provided for FY2026.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income