AAR Corp Q4 2022 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
AAR Corp reported a 9% increase in consolidated sales for Q4 2022, reaching $476.1 million, and income from continuing operations increased to $23.9 million, or $0.66 per diluted share. The company's adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations were $0.72, compared to $0.47 in the prior year. Sales to commercial customers increased by 28%, while sales to government customers decreased by 13%.
Consolidated fourth quarter sales increased 9% over the prior year’s quarter.
Consolidated sales to commercial customers increased 28% over the prior year’s quarter, primarily due to further recovery in the commercial market from the impact of COVID-19.
Consolidated sales to government customers decreased 13%, due to the wind down of activities in Afghanistan, and natural completion of other government programs.
Adjusted operating margin increased from 5.2% to 7.0%, as a result of the actions to improve operating efficiency as well as the recovery in commercial sales.
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Forward Guidance
AAR Corp anticipates growth in new parts distribution due to recent contract awards, continued demand for used material, and largely full hangars throughout the year. The government new business pipeline remains strong, and the company will identify strategic areas to deploy capital to drive growth and margin expansion.
Positive Outlook
- Expect growth in new parts distribution as a result of recent contract awards.
- Demand for used material continues to create opportunities for our trading activities.
- Hangars are expected to remain largely full throughout the year.
- The government new business pipeline remains strong.
- Will continue to identify strategic areas to deploy capital, organically and inorganically, to drive continued growth and margin expansion.