Mar 31, 2021

ALC Q1 2021 Earnings Report

Announced financial results for the first quarter of 2021.

Key Takeaways

Air Lease Corporation (ALC) reported a decrease in revenues by 7.1% to $474.8 million compared to the same period last year. Net income available to common stockholders was $80.2 million, and diluted earnings per share was $0.70.

Took delivery of 10 aircraft from orderbook, representing approximately $602 million in aircraft investments.

Placed 95% of contracted orderbook positions on long-term leases for aircraft delivering through the end of 2022 and 80% through the end of 2023.

Ended the quarter with $26.8 billion in committed minimum future rental payments.

To date, 46% of the lease deferrals granted have been repaid, representing $111.6 million.

Total Revenue
$475M
Previous year: $511M
-7.1%
EPS
$1.03
Previous year: $1.61
-36.0%
NBV of Flight Equipment
$20.8B
Previous year: $19.2B
+8.3%
WA Fleet Age
4.3
Previous year: 3.7
+16.2%
WA Remaining Lease Term
6.9
Previous year: 7.2
-4.2%
Gross Profit
$148M
Previous year: $215M
-31.2%
Cash and Equivalents
$1.33B
Previous year: $733M
+81.2%
Free Cash Flow
$192M
Previous year: $182M
+5.4%
Total Assets
$25.2B
Previous year: $22.7B
+11.1%

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Forward Guidance

Company expects challenges when transitioning, acquiring or selling aircraft due to travel restrictions and other impacts from COVID-19.

Positive Outlook

  • Company has planned capital expenditures for the remainder of 2021 and beyond based on currently expected delivery schedules.
  • Capital expenditures will be less than what was planned prior to the pandemic, which will slow revenue growth.
  • Capital expenditures will further improve strong liquidity position.
  • Company expects aircraft sales activity to increase in 2021 compared to 2020.
  • Company has continued to access the unsecured debt capital markets issuing approximately $3.8 billion in aggregate principal Medium-Term Notes with a weighted average interest rate of 2.6%.

Challenges Ahead

  • Aircraft delivery schedule could continue to be subject to material changes.
  • Aircraft sales activity will not return to pre-pandemic levels during 2021.
  • Travel restrictions and other impacts from COVID-19 may cause challenges when transitioning, acquiring or selling aircraft.
  • COVID-19 has caused disruption in the financial markets.
  • Company cannot reasonably estimate the continued impacts of COVID-19 on business, results of operations and financial condition for the foreseeable future.