Jun 30, 2024

ALC Q2 2024 Earnings Report

Announced second quarter 2024 results, impacted by ongoing manufacturing delays but confident in fleet value and orderbook.

Key Takeaways

Air Lease Corporation reported a decrease in net income attributable to common stockholders for the three months ended June 30, 2024, to $90 million, or $0.81 per diluted share, compared to $122 million, or $1.10 per diluted share, for the same period in 2023. The decrease was primarily due to higher interest expense and a decline in revenues.

Took delivery of 13 aircraft from orderbook, representing approximately $940 million in aircraft investments.

Sold 11 aircraft during the second quarter for approximately $530 million in sales proceeds.

Placed 100% and 96% of committed orderbook on long-term leases for aircraft delivering through the end of 2025 and 2026, respectively.

Ended the quarter with $30.0 billion in committed minimum future rental payments.

Total Revenue
$613M
Previous year: $673M
-8.8%
EPS
$1.23
Previous year: $1.58
-22.2%
NBV of Flight Equipment
$26.8B
Previous year: $25.5B
+5.1%
WA Fleet Age
4.7
Previous year: 4.5
+4.4%
WA Remaining Lease Term
6.9
Previous year: 7.2
-4.2%
Gross Profit
$331M
Previous year: $232M
+42.8%
Cash and Equivalents
$454M
Previous year: $577M
-21.3%
Free Cash Flow
-$593M
Previous year: $461M
-228.6%
Total Assets
$31B
Previous year: $29.8B
+4.2%

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Forward Guidance

Air Lease Corporation continues to manage its business amid ongoing aircraft and engine manufacturing delays.

Positive Outlook

  • Significant value in orderbook based on long-term aircraft demand.
  • Strong passenger traffic trends.
  • High percentage of committed orderbook placed on long-term leases.
  • Solid committed minimum future rental payments.
  • Maintained a strong liquidity position.

Challenges Ahead

  • Ongoing delays from aircraft and engine manufacturers.
  • Lower aircraft investments than expected due to manufacturing delays.
  • Decline in rental revenues due to sales of older aircraft and purchases of new aircraft with lower initial lease yields.
  • Increased interest expense driven by higher cost of funds and outstanding debt balance.
  • Reduced gains from aircraft sales.