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AER·AerCap Holdings N.V.

$144.26
-1.42 (-0.97%)
Overnight$144.29+0.03 (+0.02%)
High
$146.30
Open
$144.71
Market Cap
22.53B
52W High
$158.81
Low
$143.13
P. Close
$144.26
P/E
6.64
52W Low
$118.96
Fwd P/E
7.88
DailyIQ Est.
$182.49
Inst. Ownership
0.6%
Short Interest
2.56%
Days to Cover
3.3
Div. Yield
0.83%
Next Ex-Div
~Nov 11
Technical Score (1D)
64
BULLISH
News Sentiment
69
BULLISH
AER is pressing the upper end of its range on the 1D chart, scoring 64 with BUY and firm momentum. Sentiment at 69 is aligned with the improving setup, which helps breakout attempts attract follow-through buyers. $151.74 is the confirmation level; $140.06 is where a failed breakout would snap back. Momentum-driven buyers tend to show up only after $151.74 actually breaks, which means the setup can look identical for days before anything changes on the tape. That's the nature of breakout-watch conditions: the BUY read and firm momentum describe the pressure building, not the timing of when it releases.
LOW TARGET
$165 +14.3%
1 analysts
MEAN TARGET
$180 +24.6%
9 analysts
HIGH TARGET
$190 +31.7%
7 analysts
PRICE RANGE
$165.00 - $190.00
SB / B / H / S / SS
3/10/2/1/1
DAILYIQ EST.
$182.49 (+26.5%)
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Rental & Leasing Services
Exchange
NYQ
Country
Ireland
Website
Symbol
AER
Description
AerCap Holdings N.V. is a global leader in aircraft leasing and asset management, facilitating the movement of commercial flight equipment worldwide. The company's core business revolves around acquiring, leasing, and selling aircraft and engines, providing airlines with flexible access to essential aviation assets. AerCap also offers comprehensive asset management services, including aircraft remarketing, maintenance oversight, and lease administration, ensuring the long-term value of its portfolio. With a diverse portfolio encompassing over 3,500 aircraft, engines, and helicopters, AerCap serves a global customer base. AerCap's strategic focus on aircraft asset management and supply chain solutions positions it to capitalize on the evolving needs of the aviation industry.
Bought (1Y)
0 shares
$0
Sold (1Y)
13,644 shares
$2.0M
Forst Rita-
Sell2,000 shares2026-08-06
Stuart CormacChief Accounting Officer
Sell11,644 shares2026-06-15
Warden Robert G-
Gift240 shares2026-05-08
Warden Robert G-
Gift265 shares2026-05-08
Warden Robert G-
Gift632 shares2026-05-08
75/ 100
Bullish
Overall: Bullish
✓Revenue growing year over year
✓Positive net margin
✓Positive operating cash flow
Net Margin
44.0%
Revenue CAGR
15.2%
Debt / Equity
2.38x
Return on Equity
20.5%
Earnings Summary

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$2.41$3.25$4.09$4.94$5.78Q1'25Q1'26Q2'26Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$4.44 - -
Q2'26$4.14$5.14+24.1%
Q1'26$3.77$5.39+42.9%
Q1'25$2.80$3.68+31.6%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$2.0B$2.1B$2.2B$2.2B$2.3BQ1'25Q1'26Q2'26Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$2.1B - -
Q2'26$2.1B$2.2B+2.3%
Q1'26$2.1B$2.2B+8.1%
Q1'25 - $2.1B -

Market Data

AER Stock Snapshot

NEUTRAL64/100
$144.29+$0.03 (0.0%)
Market cap
22.53B
P/E ratio
6.6
Day range
$143.13 – $146.30
News sentiment
69/100 · Bullish
Analyst target
$179.80 (+24.6%)
Consensus
Buy · 17 analysts
52-week range+21.3% off low · -9.1% from high
$118.96$158.81
Price $144.29 DailyIQ Est. $182.49

AER sits in the middle of its 52-week range with the technical picture unresolved. Earnings and guidance carry more weight than macro data at this capitalisation.

Behaviour On Record

What AER's own history says about today's numbers

Realized volatility (21d)
21.1% 31st pct
Below its peak
-7.5%
vs 200-day average
-0.0%
Up days (1y)
51%

AerCap Holdings N.V. is currently running 21.1% annualised volatility over the last 21 sessions. Measured against AER's own 13 years of daily returns rather than a market-wide average, that is the 31st percentile — on the quiet side for this stock, against a typical reading of 27.4%. The distinction matters because a number that looks calm for one stock is turbulent for another, and the absolute figure on its own tells you neither.

AER is trading -7.5% below its running peak. Across 12 full years on file, its median worst-drawdown-in-a-year was -23.9%, and the deepest was -75.3% in 2020. The current pullback is therefore shallower than what this stock gives back in a typical year, which is context worth having before treating it as a dislocation.

Price sits -0.0% from its 200-day moving average. Against every other day in its history, that gap ranks at the 29th percentile — a narrower gap than it typically runs. Over the past year AER closed higher on 51% of sessions, and it is currently 2 sessions into a falling streak.

On October specifically: over 14 years of records, AER finished the month higher 10 of 14 times, with a median return of +2.7% and an average of +3.1%. Its strongest month historically has been December at +6.7% on average, its weakest March at -2.4%. Seasonality is a weak signal on its own — a decade is a small sample and regimes change — but it is a real distribution rather than a rule of thumb.

Overnight risk is measurable too: AER has opened more than 2% away from the prior close in 241 of 3,267 sessions (7.4% of the time), with the largest gaps running +18.6% and -12.8%. For anyone holding through an event, that rate is a better guide to overnight exposure than the intraday range.

All figures computed from 3,268 daily closes between 2013-10-15 and 2026-10-14, split-adjusted, recomputed daily. Percentiles are against AER's own 13-year history, not a peer group or index.

Sector Rotation

Is money rotating into or out of AER's sector?

AerCap Holdings N.V. sits in the Financials sector, currently ranked 12th of 12 GICS sectors by relative-strength rotation score (improving).

Sector rank
#12 of 12
Sector state
Improving
Sector rotation score
18

Options Market

What is the options market pricing for AER?

CallsPuts

For AerCap Holdings N.V.'s nearest expiry (2026-10-16, 1 days out), open interest is call-heavy, a bullish tilt (put/call ratio of 0.70), with at-the-money implied volatility around 71.2%. The options market is pricing roughly a ±3.3% move by that expiry — a range of about $140.00–$149.44.

Put/call ratio (2026-10-16)
0.70
ATM implied volatility
71.2%
Total open interest
2,046
Expected move by 2026-10-16
±3.3% ($140.00–$149.44)

Analyst Rating Changes

Are analysts turning bullish or bearish on AER?

TD Cowen most recently reiterated its rating on AerCap Holdings N.V. to Buy on Oct 12, 2026 with a price target of $185 (from $180). Over the last 90 days, coverage has run 0 upgrades against 0 downgrades, a net mixed lean.

Latest action
TD Cowen — Buy
90-day upgrades
0
90-day downgrades
0
Net rating momentum
0
DateFirmActionRatingPrice target
Oct 12, 2026TD CowenMaintainedBuy$180 → $185
Jul 30, 2026CitigroupMaintainedBuy$173 → $178
Jul 30, 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainedEqual-Weight$155 → $165
Jul 30, 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainedBuy$175 → $180
Jul 20, 2026CitigroupInitiatedBuy$173
Jul 16, 2026TD CowenMaintainedBuy$175 → $180
Jul 8, 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainedBuy$161 → $175
Jul 7, 2026BarclaysMaintainedOverweight$164 → $179
Jul 7, 2026SusquehannaMaintainedPositive$170 → $176
Apr 30, 2026JP MorganMaintainedOverweight$150 → $155
Apr 30, 2026TD CowenMaintainedBuy$170 → $175
Apr 30, 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainedEqual-Weight$160 → $155

Peers & ETF holders

AER peers & ETF holders

Rental & Leasing ServicesMarket cap · today

News Sentiment Analysis

Sentiment gathered from recent headlines

69/100
Strong NegativeNeutralStrong Positive
MODERATELY BULLISH

Recent News Coverage

Most recent articles, ranked by recency (click to expand).

10+ articles
What did this article say?
On October 12, TD Cowen analyst Moshe Orenbuch upgraded AerCap Holdings (NYSE:AER) to a Buy rating and lifted the price target from $180 to $185. The upgrade reflects confidence in the company’s fleet expansion and expected earnings growth. The move signals a positive outlook for AerCap’s revenue trajectory and market positioning in the aircraft leasing sector.
What did this article say?
Analysts have set a consensus price target of $179.30 for AerCap (AER), implying a 25.8% upside from its recent close of $142.56. The target is based on ten short‑term estimates with a modest standard deviation, indicating reasonable agreement among analysts. The most optimistic forecast projects a 33.3% rise to $190.00, while the lowest estimate still suggests a 15.7% gain. These revisions suggest that the market may still price in additional upside for the company in the near term.
What did this article say?
AerCap reported that it completed 204 transactions in the third quarter, including 85 lease agreements for 61 aircraft, 13 engines and 11 helicopters. The company also purchased 32 aircraft and two helicopters while selling 65 aircraft, 13 engines and seven helicopters. Financing activities totaled about $900 million, and the firm repurchased 5.3 million shares at an average price of $147.12, amounting to $783 million. AerCap maintained its quarterly dividend of $0.40 per share. These actions indicate a robust operational cycle and a commitment to shareholder value.
What did this article say?
AerCap Holdings N.V. announced on October 5, 2026 that it would host a conference call and webcast for investors and analysts on October 28, 2026 to review its third‑quarter 2026 financial results. The earnings press release would be issued before U.S. market open, with presentation slides posted on the company’s website. The call would be accessible via phone or online, and a replay would be archived for one year. The announcement provides a standard schedule for investors to access the company’s quarterly performance data.
What did this article say?
AerCap Holdings N.V. disclosed that it leased, purchased, and sold a total of 204 assets during the third quarter of 2026. The company signed 85 lease agreements covering widebody and narrowbody aircraft, engines, and helicopters, and completed 34 purchases of 32 aircraft and 2 helicopters. It also executed 85 sale transactions for 65 aircraft, 13 engines, and 7 helicopters, and secured financing of roughly $900 million. In addition, AerCap repurchased 5.3 million shares for about $783 million. These routine portfolio adjustments reflect ongoing fleet management rather than a strategic shift.
What did this article say?
AerCap Holdings N.V. priced a $1.5 billion senior notes offering, comprising $750 million of 5.5% notes due 2030 and $750 million of 5.875% notes due 2033. The notes were fully and unconditionally guaranteed by the issuer. The offering was fully subscribed, providing the company with additional liquidity. This financing supports AerCap’s future operations and capital structure.
What did this article say?
AerCap Holdings has delivered an average annual return of 19.16% over the past 15 years, outperforming the market by 5.78% on an annualized basis. The company’s market capitalization reflects sustained growth and investor confidence. This long‑term performance signals a robust business model and strong demand for aircraft leasing.
What did this article say?
AerCap’s board has approved a $1 billion share repurchase program that will run through June 2027, allowing the company to buy back shares via open‑market or private transactions. The program will be funded from existing cash reserves and operating cash flow, indicating confidence in liquidity. This move is intended to support the share price and return value to shareholders, while also signaling management’s belief in the company’s long‑term prospects.
What did this article say?
AerCap (AER) has earned a Zacks Rank of #1 (Strong Buy), outperforming Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies (WAB) which sits at Rank #3 (Hold). The ranking reflects recent positive revisions to AER’s earnings estimates, indicating an improving earnings outlook. Value investors note AerCap’s strong performance in traditional value metrics, suggesting the stock may be undervalued relative to its peers. The article positions AER as the more attractive value play within the Transportation‑Equipment and Leasing sector.
What did this article say?
Zacks Research has upgraded AerCap (AER) to a Strong Buy rating, citing robust earnings growth and a favorable fleet expansion strategy. The rating change reflects confidence in the company’s ability to capitalize on rising demand for aircraft leasing amid a tightening supply of new aircraft. Analysts highlight AerCap’s diversified customer base and long‑term lease contracts as key drivers of future cash flow stability. The upgrade suggests that AER’s valuation may be undervalued relative to peers, potentially supporting a rally in the near term.

Technical Analysis

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Institutional & Hedge Fund Ownership
6 tracked managers · $135.19M combined position · 4 adding, 2 trimming, 0 unchanged (latest 13F filings)
ManagerTrendShares Held% of Co.Position ValueFiled
Sculptor Capital LP▲ Buy862,5000.56%$125.74M2026-08-14
Brevan Howard Capital Management LP▲ Buy24,9460.02%$3.69M2026-08-14
Schonfeld Strategic Advisors LLC▼ Sell23,1960.02%$3.38M2026-08-14
Graham Capital Management, L.P.▲ New14,2420.01%$2.08M2026-08-14
Winton Group Ltd▲ New2,1000.00%$306.1K2026-08-07
Ancora Advisors LLC▼ Sold out00.00%$02026-08-14
Q2 2026 flow:538.6K sh bought ($78.55M)7.5K sh sold ($1.09M)net +531.2K sh (+$77.47M)
Congressional Trading Activity
1 disclosed trades · ~$8.0K est. traded value · 1 buys, 0 sells
MemberChamberStateTypeAmountTradedFiled
Alan ArmstrongSenateOK▲ Buy$1K - $15K2026-03-302026-07-21