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FTAI·FTAI Aviation Ltd.

$166.87
+1.34 (+0.81%)
Pre-Market
High
$169.79
Open
$169.79
Market Cap
17.00B
52W High
$323.51
Low
$166.50
P. Close
$166.87
P/E
34.26
52W Low
$149.50
Fwd P/E
12.36
DailyIQ Est.
$387.75
Inst. Ownership
0.0%
Short Interest
5.66%
Days to Cover
4.3
Div. Yield
1.02%
Next Ex-Div
~Nov 10
Technical Score (1D)
49
NEUTRAL
News Sentiment
58
BULLISH
FTAI scores 49 on the 1D technical view with a NEUTRAL signal and mixed momentum. Price action is in a neutral range - the market is coiling, and neither side has been willing to push to a definitive break. Sentiment at 58 is diverging from the flat technical backdrop, removing sentiment as a directional catalyst for now. Consolidations like this are often a sign that the market is waiting for new information before committing capital in either direction. The range between $161.25 and $174.69 is well-defined. When this kind of compression resolves - particularly if it resolves with a gap or range-expansion bar - the follow-through tends to be more sustained than a typical breakout because of the energy that builds during the quiet phase. Coiled setups like this are as much about time as they are about price - the longer FTAI compresses between $161.25 and $174.69 without a catalyst, the more the eventual move tends to compensate. Watching for a volume spike on the actual break, rather than trying to anticipate direction from the shape of the range, has historically been the more reliable approach.
LOW TARGET
$275 +63.7%
2 analysts
MEAN TARGET
$356 +111.7%
4 analysts
HIGH TARGET
$540 +221.5%
13 analysts
PRICE RANGE
$275.00 - $540.00
SB / B / H / S / SS
6/10/1/1/1
DAILYIQ EST.
$387.75 (+130.8%)
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Rental & Leasing Services
Exchange
NMS
Country
United States
Symbol
FTAI
Description
FTAI Aviation Ltd. is a global provider of aviation assets, primarily focused on the transportation sector. The company's core business revolves around two key segments: Aviation Leasing and Aerospace Products. Through its Aviation Leasing arm, FTAI owns, leases, and manages a portfolio of commercial aircraft and engines, totaling 109 aircraft and 312 engines as of the end of 2024, including a presence in Russia. The Aerospace Products segment concentrates on the development, manufacturing, and servicing of aircraft engines and aftermarket components. FTAI Aviation, established in 2011 and based in New York, NY, offers a diversified approach to the aviation market, capitalizing on both the leasing and servicing of critical aviation infrastructure.
Bought (1Y)
2,475 shares
$498K
Sold (1Y)
70,884 shares
$19.1M
GIDUMAL SHYAM H-
Award/Grant125 shares2026-09-15
GOODWIN PAUL R-
Award/Grant171 shares2026-09-15
ROBINSON RAY M-
Award/Grant164 shares2026-09-15
TUCHMAN MARTIN-
Award/Grant118 shares2026-09-15
Yoon BoHeeSecretary, General Counsel
Tax Withholding398 shares2026-09-01
66/ 100
Bullish
Overall: Bullish
✓Revenue growing year over year
✓Positive net margin
✕Negative operating cash flow
Net Margin
20.0%
Revenue CAGR
49.9%
Current Ratio
5.28x
Debt / Equity
10.32x
Return on Equity
149.9%
Earnings Summary
FTAI Aviation Ltd. is a global aviation asset provider operating primarily through its Aviation Leasing and Aerospace Products segments, managing a fleet of 109 aircraft and 312 engines, including a presence in Russia, and focusing on leasing, maintenance, and aftermarket services. The company operates within the industrials sector, specifically the rental and leasing services industry, positioning itself as a key player in the aviation infrastructure market. In the most recent quarters, FTAI reported Q4 2025 earnings of $1.08 per share versus an estimate of $1.2856, and revenue of $662.03 million against an estimate of $711.36 million, indicating a miss on both EPS and revenue. The prior quarter, Q4 2024, saw a modest EPS beat with $0.8794 versus $0.87361 and revenue of $498.82 million, though revenue guidance was not provided. The Q2 2026 quarter showed a slight EPS miss at $1.13 versus $1.4003, but revenue exceeded expectations with $953.09 million versus $919.56 million. These results suggest a pattern of revenue growth outpacing EPS performance, with earnings falling short of analyst forecasts in the last three quarters. Historically, FTAI has demonstrated a YoY revenue growth trajectory, with revenue increasing from $498.82 million in Q4 2024 to $953.09 million in Q2 2026, a 91% rise over 18 months. The company has consistently missed EPS estimates in the most recent quarters, yet maintained revenue growth, indicating a potential lag between operational expansion and profitability. Recent news highlights a multi‑year maintenance, repair, and exchange agreement with United Airlines for CFM56‑7B engines and a sale‑leaseback of 27 Boeing 737‑700 aircraft from WestJet, expanding FTAI’s fleet and feedstock for its MRO network. These developments underscore the company’s strategy to deepen its asset base and secure long‑term service contracts.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$0.78$0.98$1.17$1.37$1.56Q4'24Q4'25Q2'26Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$1.47 - -
Q2'26$1.40$1.13-19.3%
Q4'25$1.29$1.08-16.0%
Q4'24$0.87$0.88+0.7%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$420M$590M$760M$931M$1.1BQ4'24Q4'25Q2'26Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$1.0B - -
Q2'26$920M$953M+3.6%
Q4'25$711M$662M-6.9%
Q4'24 - $499M -

Market Data

FTAI Stock Snapshot

NEUTRAL49/100
$166.50−$1.00 (0.6%)
Market cap
17.00B
P/E ratio
34.3
Day range
$166.50 – $169.79
News sentiment
58/100 · Neutral
Analyst target
$355.60 (+113.6%)
Consensus
Buy · 19 analysts
52-week range+11.4% off low · -48.5% from high
$149.50$323.51
Price $166.50 DailyIQ Est. $387.75

Neither side has the upper hand on FTAI right now, and its momentum ranks near the middle of DailyIQ's universe. Earnings and guidance carry more weight than macro data at this capitalisation.

Behaviour On Record

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

Realized volatility (21d)
55.8% 78th pct
Below its peak
-45.4%
vs 200-day average
-27.8%
Up days (1y)
48%

FTAI Aviation Ltd. is currently running 55.8% annualised volatility over the last 21 sessions. Measured against FTAI's own 11 years of daily returns rather than a market-wide average, that is the 78th percentile — elevated for this stock, against a typical reading of 36.2%. 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.

FTAI is trading -45.4% below its running peak. Across 10 full years on file, its median worst-drawdown-in-a-year was -31.8%, and the deepest was -73.9% in 2020. The current drawdown is already deeper than this stock's typical annual low point, which puts it in the part of its range where past recoveries began — and where past declines also continued.

Price sits -27.8% from its 200-day moving average. Against every other day in its history, that gap ranks at the 3rd percentile — a narrower gap than it typically runs. Over the past year FTAI closed higher on 48% of sessions, and it is currently 3 sessions into a falling streak.

On October specifically: over 11 years of records, FTAI finished the month higher 8 of 11 times, with a median return of +1.9% and an average of +1.4%. Its strongest month historically has been December at +5.6% on average, its weakest March at -3.5%. 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: FTAI has opened more than 2% away from the prior close in 261 of 2,866 sessions (9.1% of the time), with the largest gaps running +13.5% and -19.9%. For anyone holding through an event, that rate is a better guide to overnight exposure than the intraday range.

All figures computed from 2,867 daily closes between 2015-05-15 and 2026-10-09, split-adjusted, recomputed daily. Percentiles are against FTAI's own 11-year history, not a peer group or index.

Sector Rotation

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

FTAI Aviation Ltd. sits in the Semiconductors sector, currently ranked 1st of 12 GICS sectors by relative-strength rotation score (weakening). Within its narrower Semiconductors industry group, FTAI ranks 1st of 15 tracked industries, weakening.

Sector rank
#1 of 12
Sector state
Weakening
Sector rotation score
36
Industry rank
#1 of 15

Options Market

What is the options market pricing for FTAI?

CallsPuts

For FTAI Aviation Ltd.'s nearest expiry (2026-12-18, 65 days out), open interest is call-heavy, a bullish tilt (put/call ratio of 0.00), with at-the-money implied volatility around 1.6%. The options market is pricing roughly a ±0.7% move by that expiry — a range of about $166.61–$168.83.

Put/call ratio (2026-12-18)
0.00
ATM implied volatility
1.6%
Total open interest
22
Expected move by 2026-12-18
±0.7% ($166.61–$168.83)

Analyst Rating Changes

Are analysts turning bullish or bearish on FTAI?

JMP Securities most recently reiterated its rating on FTAI Aviation Ltd. to Market Outperform on May 8, 2025 with a price target of $180 (from $190). Over the last 90 days, coverage has run 0 upgrades against 0 downgrades, a net mixed lean.

Latest action
JMP Securities — Market Outperform
90-day upgrades
0
90-day downgrades
0
Net rating momentum
0
DateFirmActionRatingPrice target
May 8, 2025JMP SecuritiesMaintainedMarket Outperform$190 → $180
May 2, 2025RBC CapitalMaintainedOutperform$140 → $130
May 2, 2025StifelUpgradeHold → Buy$123
May 1, 2025BarclaysMaintainedOverweight$180 → $150
Apr 11, 2025Morgan StanleyMaintainedOverweight$168 → $138
Mar 3, 2025StifelDowngradeBuy → Hold$100 → $123
Jan 22, 2025RBC CapitalReiteratedOutperform$160
Jan 22, 2025StifelMaintainedBuy$167 → $100
Jan 10, 2025Wolfe ResearchUpgradePeer Perform → Outperform$190
Dec 31, 2024BTIGMaintainedBuy$180 → $190
Dec 31, 2024StifelMaintainedBuy$156 → $167
Dec 19, 2024Morgan StanleyMaintainedOverweight$148 → $168

Peers & ETF holders

FTAI peers & ETF holders

News Sentiment Analysis

Sentiment gathered from recent headlines

58/100
Strong NegativeNeutralStrong Positive
MODERATELY BULLISH

Recent News Coverage

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

10+ articles
What did this article say?
United Airlines announced an expansion of its engine exchange program with FTAI, adding additional aircraft types and extending the agreement’s duration. The move is intended to improve fleet flexibility and reduce maintenance downtime for UAL customers. By deepening the partnership, FTAI gains broader access to UAL’s global network and potential revenue streams from engine leasing and support services. The agreement also signals confidence in FTAI’s technology and service capabilities within the aviation sector.
What did this article say?
FTAI Aviation Ltd. broadened its multi‑year Maintenance, Repair and Exchange agreement with United Airlines to cover CFM56‑7B engines, while simultaneously acquiring 27 Boeing 737‑700 aircraft from WestJet through a sale‑leaseback and off‑lease purchase. The combined moves deepen FTAI’s aviation asset portfolio and create a tighter integration between aircraft ownership, parts supply, and maintenance services. By securing a larger engine feedstock and expanding its fleet, FTAI positions itself for higher recurring revenue and improved margin potential.
What did this article say?
FTAI Aviation (NASDAQ:FTAI) posted an average annual return of 32.5% over the past ten years, outperforming the broader market by 18.77% on an annualized basis. The company’s market capitalization stood at $17.94 billion as of the latest reporting. This sustained outperformance underscores FTAI’s strong growth trajectory and robust operational execution. The data highlights the company’s ability to generate significant shareholder value relative to peers.
What did this article say?
FTAI Aviation Ltd. announced on 8 October 2026 that it had broadened its engine exchange partnership with United Airlines to include CFM56-7B engines used on the Boeing 737 Next Generation fleet. The new multi‑year Maintenance, Repair and Exchange agreement allows FTAI to supply United with serviceable replacement engines ahead of scheduled removals, thereby reducing aircraft downtime. In return, FTAI will acquire the unserviceable engines removed from United’s aircraft and integrate them into its MRO operations. The expansion is intended to provide United with greater maintenance predictability and cost control while strengthening FTAI’s position in the U.S. airline MRO market.
What did this article say?
FTAI announced on October 8 that it had extended its engine maintenance partnership with United Airlines through a multi‑year agreement. The deal builds on the existing engine exchange program and is expected to provide a steady stream of maintenance revenue for FTAI. The extension signals confidence from United in FTAI’s service capabilities amid ongoing technical pressures and a sluggish market. The agreement is likely to strengthen FTAI’s position in the airline maintenance sector and support its long‑term growth strategy.
What did this article say?
FTAI Aviation announced a multi‑year maintenance, repair and exchange agreement with United Airlines, under which it will supply ready‑to‑use CFM56‑7B engines when United removes them for maintenance. The deal allows FTAI to take the removed engines, add them to its inventory, and use them in its own maintenance operations. The program began in 2026 with a small group of engines and is expected to expand as more engines are scheduled for removal.
What did this article say?
FTAI Aviation Ltd. announced a multi‑year maintenance, repair and exchange agreement with United Airlines to provide engine exchanges for CFM56‑7B engines. The program replaces traditional shop visits by delivering serviceable engines ahead of scheduled removals and purchasing the unserviceable units in return. It builds on a prior arrangement for V2500 engines and is expected to grow as more engines reach removal dates, adding feedstock to FTAI’s MRO network.
What did this article say?
FTAI Aviation Ltd. announced on October 6 that it would release its third‑quarter 2026 earnings on a date to be determined and hold a conference call to discuss the results. The company confirmed that the earnings announcement would follow the standard quarterly reporting schedule and that investors could expect a detailed briefing on performance and outlook. The timing update was issued to provide clarity for analysts and shareholders awaiting the financial results.
What did this article say?
FTAI Aviation reported a 50.5% annual revenue increase over the past two years, driven by growing market share in the CFM56 engine segment that powers Boeing and Airbus aircraft. Earnings per share rose 35.1% annually, reflecting improved profitability from sales, leasing, maintenance, and repair services. The company’s focus on high‑demand engine maintenance positions it well for continued earnings growth despite broader industrial sector lagging.
What did this article say?
Frontier Capital’s AMG Frontier Small Cap Growth Fund released its Q2 2026 investor letter, noting that FTAI Aviation Ltd. was among its highlighted holdings. The fund reported a 21.90% return for the quarter, trailing the Russell 2000 Growth Index but outperforming its year‑to‑date benchmark. FTAI’s inclusion signals confidence in its growth trajectory amid broader small‑cap momentum. The letter emphasized the fund’s focus on AI‑related infrastructure and small‑mid cap hardware, positioning FTAI as a key contributor to the portfolio’s upside potential.

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NEUTRAL
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Institutional & Hedge Fund Ownership
3 tracked managers · $540.0K combined position · 0 adding, 2 trimming, 1 unchanged (latest 13F filings)
ManagerTrendShares Held% of Co.Position ValueFiled
Schonfeld Strategic Advisors LLC▼ Sell1,8780.00%$508.1K2026-08-14
Ancora Advisors LLC• Hold1180.00%$31.9K2026-08-14
Winton Group Ltd▼ Sold out00.00%$02026-08-07
Q2 2026 flow:0 sh bought ($0)37.3K sh sold ($9.40M)net -37.3K sh (−$9.40M)
Congressional Trading Activity
1 disclosed trades · ~$75.0K est. traded value · 0 buys, 1 sells
MemberChamberStateTypeAmountTradedFiled
Brian BabinHouseTX36▼ Sell$50K - $100K2026-05-052026-05-18