StandardAero (NYSE:SARO) Upgraded to “Buy” at Wall Street Zen

Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of StandardAero (NYSE:SARO) from a hold rating to a buy rating in a research report report published on Saturday morning.

A number of other analysts have also commented on the stock. Susquehanna set a $38.00 price target on shares of StandardAero in a report on Thursday, January 15th. Royal Bank Of Canada decreased their price target on shares of StandardAero from $37.00 to $34.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a report on Friday, May 1st. Truist Financial raised shares of StandardAero to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Friday, May 1st. Wells Fargo & Company assumed coverage on shares of StandardAero in a report on Wednesday, April 1st. They issued an “overweight” rating and a $32.00 price target for the company. Finally, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce reissued an “outperform” rating and issued a $39.00 price target on shares of StandardAero in a report on Friday. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, five have given a Buy rating and four have given a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $34.90.

StandardAero Price Performance

SARO opened at $25.20 on Friday. The company has a fifty day moving average price of $26.85 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $28.19. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.82, a quick ratio of 1.57 and a current ratio of 2.20. StandardAero has a 52 week low of $23.83 and a 52 week high of $34.48. The firm has a market capitalization of $8.38 billion, a PE ratio of 28.63 and a beta of 0.81.

StandardAero (NYSE:SARO) last released its earnings results on Thursday, May 7th. The company reported $0.33 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.30 by $0.03. StandardAero had a net margin of 4.71% and a return on equity of 12.48%. The firm had revenue of $1.63 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.49 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $0.19 EPS. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 13.3% compared to the same quarter last year. StandardAero has set its FY 2026 guidance at 1.400-1.500 EPS. As a group, analysts anticipate that StandardAero will post 1.43 earnings per share for the current year.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, CEO Russell Wayne Ford sold 40,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, March 4th. The shares were sold at an average price of $30.09, for a total value of $1,203,600.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 606,955 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $18,263,275.95. The trade was a 6.18% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, insider Anthony Brancato sold 1,107 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, April 16th. The stock was sold at an average price of $27.36, for a total transaction of $30,287.52. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 2,991 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $81,833.76. The trade was a 27.01% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Insiders have sold 59,337 shares of company stock worth $1,732,660 over the last ninety days. Insiders own 1.90% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On StandardAero

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Parnassus Investments LLC boosted its stake in StandardAero by 120.9% in the 3rd quarter. Parnassus Investments LLC now owns 1,139,581 shares of the company’s stock worth $31,099,000 after purchasing an additional 623,652 shares during the period. ArrowMark Colorado Holdings LLC boosted its stake in StandardAero by 45.5% in the 3rd quarter. ArrowMark Colorado Holdings LLC now owns 2,428,485 shares of the company’s stock worth $66,273,000 after purchasing an additional 759,694 shares during the period. Dynamic Technology Lab Private Ltd acquired a new position in StandardAero in the 3rd quarter worth $1,241,000. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC boosted its stake in StandardAero by 16.4% in the 4th quarter. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC now owns 10,557,823 shares of the company’s stock worth $312,934,000 after purchasing an additional 1,484,755 shares during the period. Finally, Fortress Investment Group LLC boosted its stake in StandardAero by 35.1% in the 3rd quarter. Fortress Investment Group LLC now owns 945,400 shares of the company’s stock worth $25,800,000 after purchasing an additional 245,400 shares during the period.

StandardAero News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting StandardAero this week:

• Positive Sentiment: StandardAero reported stronger-than-expected Q1 results, with adjusted EPS of $0.33 topping estimates and revenue of $1.63 billion beating forecasts. Revenue rose 13.3% year over year, suggesting continued demand across its aerospace services business.
• Positive Sentiment: The company raised FY 2026 guidance, calling for EPS of $1.40 to $1.50 versus the prior consensus near $1.24, signaling management confidence in full-year profitability and execution.
• Positive Sentiment: StandardAero also announced the acquisition of Unified Turbines, LLC, a move aimed at expanding its component repair services and broadening its maintenance capabilities, which could support longer-term growth.
• Neutral Sentiment: Investors are also parsing the earnings call transcript and presentation for more detail on margins, integration plans, and demand trends, but these items are mostly informational so far.
• Negative Sentiment: Despite the strong report, the stock is under pressure, likely reflecting profit-taking after the earnings and guidance beat, as well as broader caution about valuation and execution following the recent rally.

About StandardAero

StandardAero is a global aerospace maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) provider specializing in gas turbine engines, auxiliary power units (APUs), airframe components and oil & gas rotating equipment. The company offers a full suite of technical services including engine repair and overhaul, component repair, accessory maintenance, parts manufacturing and on-site field support. Its customer base spans commercial airlines, business and general aviation operators, regional carriers, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and defense organizations.

With roots dating back to 1911, StandardAero has grown through strategic acquisitions and organic expansion to become one of the largest independent MRO providers in the industry.