Moody National Bank Trust Division Raises Stake in FTAI Aviation Ltd. $FTAI

Moody National Bank Trust Division increased its stake in shares of FTAI Aviation Ltd. (NASDAQ:FTAI) by 15.0% during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 23,101 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after buying an additional 3,009 shares during the period. Moody National Bank Trust Division’s holdings in FTAI Aviation were worth $6,250,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

A number of other hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in FTAI. SJS Investment Consulting Inc. boosted its stake in shares of FTAI Aviation by 122.9% during the 1st quarter. SJS Investment Consulting Inc. now owns 107 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $26,000 after acquiring an additional 59 shares in the last quarter. Meeder Asset Management Inc. grew its holdings in shares of FTAI Aviation by 142.2% in the 1st quarter. Meeder Asset Management Inc. now owns 109 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $27,000 after acquiring an additional 64 shares during the period. Garton & Associates Financial Advisors LLC purchased a new position in FTAI Aviation in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $30,000. Root Financial Partners LLC increased its stake in FTAI Aviation by 40.9% in the 1st quarter. Root Financial Partners LLC now owns 155 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $38,000 after purchasing an additional 45 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Greenline Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in FTAI Aviation during the fourth quarter worth $50,000. 88.96% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several research firms have weighed in on FTAI. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft set a $290.00 target price on FTAI Aviation in a report on Friday. Morgan Stanley reaffirmed an “overweight” rating and set a $319.00 price target on shares of FTAI Aviation in a research note on Friday, May 8th. Jefferies Financial Group reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $325.00 price objective on shares of FTAI Aviation in a research report on Sunday. Weiss Ratings cut shares of FTAI Aviation from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research note on Monday. Finally, Citizens Jmp assumed coverage on shares of FTAI Aviation in a report on Wednesday, July 15th. They set a “market outperform” rating and a $375.00 target price for the company. Nine research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $315.56.

FTAI Aviation Trading Down 1.4%

Shares of FTAI stock opened at $221.96 on Wednesday. The company has a market capitalization of $22.80 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 48.25, a PEG ratio of 0.91 and a beta of 1.51. The company has a current ratio of 5.28, a quick ratio of 2.48 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 8.55. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $237.63 and a 200 day moving average price of $252.97. FTAI Aviation Ltd. has a twelve month low of $134.49 and a twelve month high of $323.51.

FTAI Aviation (NASDAQ:FTAI) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The financial services provider reported $1.13 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.32 by ($0.19). The firm had revenue of $953.09 million for the quarter. FTAI Aviation had a return on equity of 139.59% and a net margin of 15.94%.FTAI Aviation’s revenue was up 40.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $1.57 earnings per share. Research analysts forecast that FTAI Aviation Ltd. will post 6.77 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

FTAI Aviation Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a dividend, which will be paid on Monday, August 24th. Investors of record on Wednesday, August 12th will be paid a dividend of $0.50 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, August 12th. FTAI Aviation’s dividend payout ratio is presently 34.78%.

Insider Activity at FTAI Aviation

In other news, President David Moreno bought 2,475 shares of the stock in a transaction on Friday, July 31st. The stock was purchased at an average cost of $201.27 per share, with a total value of $498,143.25. Following the purchase, the president owned 199,490 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $40,151,352.30. The trade was a 1.26% increase in their ownership of the stock. The purchase was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at this link. Also, Director Judith A. Hannaway sold 255 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, May 27th. The shares were sold at an average price of $253.89, for a total value of $64,741.95. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 3,012 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $764,716.68. This trade represents a 7.81% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Corporate insiders own 1.35% of the company’s stock.

Key Headlines Impacting FTAI Aviation

Here are the key news stories impacting FTAI Aviation this week:

• Positive Sentiment: BTIG Research lowered its price target for FTAI Aviation from $400 to $350 but maintained a Buy rating. The revised target still implies substantial upside from the referenced share price. Benzinga article
• Positive Sentiment: President David Moreno purchased 2,475 shares for approximately $498,000 at an average price of $201.27, increasing his direct ownership by 1.26% to 199,490 shares. The insider purchase may signal management confidence in the company’s long-term prospects. Insider purchase article
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst sentiment remains favorable: Jefferies reiterated its Buy rating, while the broader analyst consensus is Moderate Buy, with ten Buy ratings and one Hold rating. The company also declared a $0.50-per-share dividend payable August 24 to shareholders of record August 12. Jefferies rating article
• Neutral Sentiment: Institutional investors own approximately 88.96% of FTAI Aviation’s shares, with several major funds increasing their positions. This indicates strong institutional sponsorship but may also contribute to volatility if large holders adjust exposure.
• Negative Sentiment: FTAI Aviation reported quarterly EPS of $1.13, below the $1.32 consensus estimate and down from $1.57 a year earlier. Although revenue rose 40.9% year over year to $953.09 million, the earnings shortfall remains a key near-term concern. FTAI Aviation earnings information
• Negative Sentiment: The BTIG target reduction from $400 to $350 represents a more cautious outlook despite the continued Buy rating. FTAI also trades below both its 50-day and 200-day moving averages, while its elevated debt-to-equity ratio adds financial risk.

FTAI Aviation Profile

FTAI Aviation (NASDAQ: FTAI) is a commercial aircraft leasing company that acquires, manages and leases wide-body jet aircraft to airlines globally. The company’s portfolio is focused on modern, fuel-efficient Boeing models, including the 767, 777 and 787 families, which are deployed under long-term operating leases. By concentrating on in-demand wide-body assets, FTAI Aviation seeks to deliver stable cash flows through lease rentals and maintenance reserve collections while providing airlines with flexible fleet solutions.

In addition to lease origination, FTAI Aviation offers end-to-end asset management services.