Jun 30, 2021

ALC Q2 2021 Earnings Report

Announced second quarter 2021 results, demonstrating resilience amidst airline industry recovery with strategic leasing efforts and solid financial performance.

Key Takeaways

Air Lease Corporation reported a decrease in revenues by 5.7% to $491.9 million compared to the same period last year. Net income available to common stockholders was $85.6 million, with diluted earnings per share at $0.75. The company took delivery of 12 aircraft and maintained a strong lease placement rate.

Took delivery of 12 aircraft from orderbook, representing $971 million in aircraft investments.

Placed 93% of contracted orderbook positions on long-term leases for aircraft delivering through the end of 2022.

Ended the quarter with $27.1 billion in committed minimum future rental payments.

To date, 52% of the lease deferrals granted have been repaid, representing $126.9 million.

Total Revenue
$492M
Previous year: $521M
-5.7%
EPS
$1.1
Previous year: $1.71
-35.7%
NBV of Flight Equipment
$21.5B
Previous year: $19.1B
+12.6%
WA Fleet Age
4.3
Previous year: 3.9
+10.3%
WA Remaining Lease Term
6.9
Previous year: 7
-1.4%
Gross Profit
$160M
Previous year: $225M
-28.6%
Cash and Equivalents
$1.21B
Previous year: $926M
+30.6%
Free Cash Flow
$308M
Previous year: $198M
+55.7%
Total Assets
$25.8B
Previous year: $23B
+12.0%

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Forward Guidance

The airline industry is improving with passenger traffic staging a robust recovery in the U.S.A., Mexico, China, Russia, and most of Europe.

Positive Outlook

  • Passenger traffic is staging a robust recovery in the U.S.A., Mexico, China, Russia, and most of Europe.
  • Pent up demand is resulting in rapid and strong recovery when and where travel restrictions are lifted.
  • Canada opening its borders should provide a further stimulant to North America.
  • Strong freight and e-commerce demand is aiding airline recovery globally, which is particularly beneficial for our widebody customers in Asia and Europe.
  • Fitch Ratings reaffirmed our corporate and long-term debt ratings at BBB and upgraded our outlook to stable.

Challenges Ahead

  • International and long haul traffic at a much slower recovery rate.
  • Outside of China, Asia overall lags in traffic recovery and vaccination rates.
  • Still face some customer and OEM challenges in the near term.
  • Airline profitability impacted by manufacturing delays and the impact of COVID-19.
  • Aircraft delivery schedule could continue to be subject to material changes and delivery delays could potentially extend well into 2022 and beyond.