AAR reports fourth quarter and fiscal year 2025 results
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AAR Corp (NYSE:AIR), a global aerospace and defense aftermarket solutions provider, reported strong Q4 and fiscal year 2025 results. Q4 sales increased 15% to $754.5 million, with adjusted diluted EPS up 32% to $1.16. Full-year sales grew 20% to $2.8 billion, with adjusted diluted EPS rising 17% to $3.91.
The company achieved significant milestones, including the substantial completion of the Product Support acquisition integration, divestiture of Landing Gear Overhaul business for $48 million, and reduction in net leverage to 2.72x. Notable wins include implementation of Trax solutions at Delta TechOps and new agreements with the U.S. Navy and Defense Logistics Agency.
Q4 performance showed strong commercial customer sales growth of 12% and government sales increase of 21%, driven by robust demand in parts distribution. Operating margins improved to 9.7%, with adjusted operating margin reaching 10.5%.
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- Net income for fiscal year 2025 decreased to $12.5 million from $46.3 million in 2024
- Incurred $115.0 million in after-tax charges related to Landing Gear business sale and FCPA settlement
- Operating cash flow declined to $36.1 million in FY2025
- Net debt remains substantial at $880.5 million
News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, AIR gained 13.65%, reflecting a significant positive market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +8.9% during that session. Our momentum scanner triggered 38 alerts that day, indicating elevated trading interest and price volatility. This price movement added approximately $375M to the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $3.12B at that time. Trading volume was elevated at 2.1x the daily average, suggesting notable buying interest.
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FOURTH QUARTER FISCAL YEAR 2025 HIGHLIGHTS
(As compared to Q4 FY2024)
- Sales of
; increased$755 million 15% - GAAP EPS of
$0.95 - Adjusted diluted EPS of
; increased$1.16 32% - GAAP Net income of
$34 million - Adjusted EBITDA of
; increased$91 million 19% - Adjusted EBITDA margin increased to
12.4% from11.6%
FISCAL YEAR 2025 HIGHLIGHTS
(As compared to FY2024)
- Sales of
; increased$2.8 billion 20% - GAAP EPS of
$0.35 - Adjusted diluted EPS of
; increased$3.91 17% - GAAP Net income of
$13 million - Adjusted EBITDA of
; increased$324 million 34% - Adjusted EBITDA margin increased to
11.8% from10.4%
"In Fiscal Year 2025, we delivered record sales and profitability and made meaningful progress against our strategic objectives," said John M. Holmes, AAR's Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. "We substantially completed the integration of the Product Support acquisition and continued to optimize our portfolio with the divestiture of our Landing Gear Overhaul business. We further invested in our fast growing new parts Distribution activities, launched two hangar expansions, and announced several key new business wins for our Trax software solution. We continued to reduce our net leverage, ending the fiscal year at 2.72x. Our optimized portfolio, combined with our strengthened balance sheet, is delivering higher growth, higher margins, and stronger returns."
Holmes continued, "Our fiscal fourth quarter was an extremely strong finish to a record year. We delivered double-digit sales and earnings growth over the prior year quarter. Adjusted sales were up
RECENT UPDATES
NEW BUSINESS
- Implementation of Trax's eMRO and eMobility solutions across Delta TechOps line maintenance network.
- License agreements for Trax software with Amerijet International Airlines and with SIA Engineering Company's heavy maintenance facility in
Malaysia . - Our joint venture with KIRA Aviation Services was awarded an E-6B Mercury pilot training contract from the
U.S. Navy. - Signed a new parts Distribution Supply Chain Alliance charter with the
U.S. Defense Logistics Agency (DLA).
PORTFOLIO UPDATE
- Substantially completed the integration and site consolidation of the Product Support acquisition.
- Completed the sale of our Landing Gear Overhaul business for
.$48 million
FOURTH QUARTER FISCAL YEAR 2025 RESULTS
Consolidated fourth quarter sales increased
The Company reported net income of
Selling, general, and administrative expenses were
Operating margins were
Net interest expense for the quarter was
Cash flow provided by operating activities was
Holmes continued, "We are pleased to finish the year with a strong quarter of cash flow generation. We have delivered on our commitment to reduce leverage following the Product Support acquisition. Since the acquisition, our net leverage has decreased from 3.58x to 2.72x. Our financial position is strong and we have a solid foundation for continued capital allocation to drive growth."
FISCAL YEAR 2025 RESULTS
Full fiscal year 2025 consolidated sales were
Operating margins were
Full fiscal year 2025 net income was
Sales to commercial customers were
Holmes concluded, "As we enter our fiscal year 2026, we are excited about the opportunities ahead of us. We expect to continue to gain market share in Parts Supply and expand both our capabilities and footprint in Repair & Engineering. We expect Trax to continue its growth trajectory as we win more business and upgrade existing Trax customers to our latest offerings. Additionally, we remain focused on converting our large pipeline of government opportunities to new business wins. We are well-positioned within our markets and expect to drive further growth and margin expansion in our fiscal 2026."
Conference call information
On Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at 4 p.m. Central time, AAR will hold a conference call to discuss the results. A listen-only webcast and slides can be accessed at https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/wmgmvczc. Participants may join via phone by registering at https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BIba14a44bd46347d0859eb66582d4e484. Once registered, participants will receive a dial-in number and a unique PIN that will allow them to access the call.
A replay of the conference call will be available for on-demand listening shortly after the completion of the call at the webcast link and will remain available for approximately one year.
The slides are also available on AAR's website at https://www.aarcorp.com/en/investors/events-and-presentations/.
About AAR
AAR is a global aerospace and defense aftermarket solutions company with operations in over 20 countries. Headquartered in the
Contact: Investor Relations | +1-630-227-5830 | investors@aarcorp.com
This press release contains certain statements relating to future results, which are forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which reflect management's expectations about future conditions, including, but not limited to, continued demand in the commercial and government aviation markets; market position; anticipated activities and benefits related to new or expanding business relationships; contributions from acquisitions; expansion of capabilities and operational footprint; opportunities for margin improvement through operations, integration activities and other efficiency initiatives; and continued sales growth, earnings performance, debt management, and capital allocation.
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AAR CORP. and subsidiaries | ||||||||
Condensed consolidated statements of income (In millions except per share data - unaudited) |
Three months ended May 31, |
Year ended May 31, | ||||||
2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | |||||
Sales | ||||||||
Cost of sales | 604.3 | 529.2 | 2,252.8 | 1,876.6 | ||||
Gross profit | 150.2 | 127.3 | 527.7 | 442.3 | ||||
Provision for credit losses | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.7 | ||||
Selling, general, and administrative | 77.4 | 94.8 | 347.7 | 312.2 | ||||
Earnings (Loss) from joint ventures | 0.7 | 0.3 | 5.4 | (0.2) | ||||
Operating income | 73.0 | 32.6 | 185.2 | 129.2 | ||||
Losses related to sale and exit of business, net | (7.1) | (0.2) | (72.4) | (2.8) | ||||
Pension settlement charge | –– | –– | –– | (26.7) | ||||
Interest expense, net | (18.4) | (18.7) | (73.6) | (41.0) | ||||
Other income (expense), net | 0.1 | (0.1) | (0.3) | (0.4) | ||||
Income before income tax expense | 47.6 | 13.6 | 38.9 | 58.3 | ||||
Income tax expense | 13.6 | 4.5 | 26.4 | 12.0 | ||||
Net income | ||||||||
Earnings per share – Basic | ||||||||
Earnings per share – Diluted | ||||||||
Share data used for earnings per share: | ||||||||
Weighted average shares outstanding – Basic | 35.4 | 35.1 | 35.6 | 35.1 | ||||
Weighted average shares outstanding – Diluted | 35.6 | 35.4 | 35.8 | 35.4 | ||||
AAR CORP. and subsidiaries | |||
Condensed consolidated balance sheets | May 31, 2025 | May 31, 2024 | |
(unaudited) | |||
ASSETS | |||
Cash and cash equivalents | |||
Restricted cash | 12.7 | 10.3 | |
Accounts receivable, net | 354.8 | 287.2 | |
Contract assets | 140.3 | 123.2 | |
Inventories, net | 809.2 | 733.1 | |
Rotable assets and equipment on or available for lease | 38.3 | 81.5 | |
Other current assets | 58.8 | 68.5 | |
Total current assets | 1,510.6 | 1,389.6 | |
Property, plant, and equipment, net | 158.5 | 171.7 | |
Goodwill and intangible assets, net | 750.4 | 790.2 | |
Rotable assets supporting long-term programs | 172.4 | 166.3 | |
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net | 93.3 | 96.6 | |
Other non-current assets | 159.4 | 155.6 | |
Total assets | |||
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | |||
Accounts payable | |||
Other current liabilities | 251.6 | 228.9 | |
Total current liabilities | 554.7 | 466.9 | |
Long-term debt | 968.0 | 985.4 | |
Operating lease liabilities | 79.6 | 80.3 | |
Other liabilities and deferred revenue | 30.7 | 47.6 | |
Total liabilities | 1,633.0 | 1,580.2 | |
Equity | 1,211.6 | 1,189.8 | |
Total liabilities and equity | |||
AAR CORP. and subsidiaries | |||||||
Condensed consolidated statements of cash flows | Three months May 31, | Year ended May 31, | |||||
2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | ||||
Cash flows provided by operating activities: | |||||||
Net income | |||||||
Adjustments to reconcile income to net cash provided by operating activities: | |||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 14.3 | 15.3 | 57.8 | 41.2 | |||
Stock-based compensation expense | 4.3 | 3.8 | 19.9 | 15.3 | |||
Loss on sale of business | 5.9 | –– | 68.9 | –– | |||
Pension settlement charge | –– | –– | –– | 26.7 | |||
Changes in certain assets and liabilities: | |||||||
Accounts receivable | (40.6) | 12.0 | (82.8) | (5.3) | |||
Contract assets | 11.2 | (17.6) | (26.6) | (17.1) | |||
Inventories | (32.7) | 6.9 | (109.3) | (90.4) | |||
Rotable assets and equipment on or available for short-term lease | 0.7 | 12.6 | 4.7 | (11.2) | |||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 6.4 | (9.2) | (10.5) | (20.5) | |||
Rotable assets supporting long-term programs | 0.3 | 9.4 | (23.9) | 2.5 | |||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 39.9 | (17.2) | 111.4 | 76.3 | |||
Other | 7.7 | (0.6) | 14.0 | (20.0) | |||
Net cash provided by operating activities – continuing operations | 51.4 | 24.5 | 36.1 | 43.8 | |||
Net cash used in operating activities – discontinued operations | –– | –– | –– | (0.2) | |||
Net cash provided by operating activities | 51.4 | 24.5 | 36.1 | 43.6 | |||
Cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities: | |||||||
Property, plant, and equipment expenditures | (10.0) | (7.5) | (34.7) | (29.7) | |||
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired | (4.4) | (722.9) | (1.5) | (722.9) | |||
Proceeds from sale of business | 48.0 | –– | 48.0 | –– | |||
Other | (6.0) | (1.3) | (1.1) | (5.9) | |||
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | 27.6 | (731.7) | 10.7 | (758.5) | |||
Cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities: | |||||||
Short-term borrowings, net | (55.0) | 170.0 | (20.0) | 175.0 | |||
Purchase of treasury stock | (10.1) | –– | (10.1) | (5.1) | |||
Proceeds from long-term borrowings | –– | 550.0 | –– | 550.0 | |||
Other | (5.6) | (0.3) | (3.6) | 9.3 | |||
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | (70.7) | 719.7 | (33.7) | 729.2 | |||
Increase in cash and cash equivalents | 8.3 | 12.5 | 13.1 | 14.3 | |||
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of period | 100.9 | 83.6 | 96.1 | 81.8 | |||
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period | |||||||
AAR CORP. and subsidiaries | |||||
Third-party sales by segment (In millions – unaudited) | Three months ended May 31, | Year ended May 31, | |||
2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | ||
Parts Supply | |||||
Repair & Engineering | 222.6 | 216.4 | 884.9 | 640.1 | |
Integrated Solutions | 200.1 | 163.5 | 695.3 | 641.9 | |
Expeditionary Services | 26.3 | 16.3 | 100.7 | 69.9 | |
Operating income (loss) by segment (In millions – unaudited) | Three months ended May 31, | Year ended May 31, | |||
2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | ||
Parts Supply | |||||
Repair & Engineering | 18.3 | 20.6 | 81.2 | 52.5 | |
Integrated Solutions | 12.6 | 1.2 | 36.4 | 23.9 | |
Expeditionary Services | 3.2 | 0.4 | 10.1 | 3.5 | |
83.8 | 57.4 | 284.5 | 189.7 | ||
Corporate and other | (10.8) | (24.8) | (99.3) | (60.5) | |
Adjusted net income, adjusted diluted earnings per share, adjusted operating margin, adjusted cash flow provided by operating activities, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA margin, net debt, and net debt to adjusted EBITDA (net leverage) are "non-GAAP financial measures" as defined in Regulation G of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). We believe these non-GAAP financial measures are relevant and useful for investors as they illustrate our core operating performance, cash flows, and leverage unaffected by the impact of certain items that management does not believe are indicative of our ongoing and core operating activities. When reviewed in conjunction with our GAAP results and the accompanying reconciliations, we believe these non-GAAP financial measures provide additional information that is useful to gain an understanding of the factors and trends affecting our business and provide a means by which to compare our operating performance and leverage against that of other companies in the industries we compete. These non-GAAP measures should be considered as a supplement to, and not as a substitute for, or superior to, the corresponding measures calculated in accordance with GAAP.
Our non-GAAP financial measures reflect adjustments for certain items including, but not limited to, the following:
- Costs associated with
U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act ("FCPA") matters that we self-reported to theU.S. Department of Justice and other agencies, including investigation costs and settlement charges. - Expenses associated with recent acquisition activity, including professional fees for legal, due diligence, and other acquisition activities, bridge financing fees, intangible asset amortization, integration costs, and compensation expense related to contingent consideration and retention agreements.
- Pension settlement charges associated with the settlement and termination of our frozen defined benefit pension plan.
- Legal judgments related to or impacted by the
Russia /Ukraine conflict. - Contract termination/restructuring costs comprised of gains and losses that are recognized at the time of modifying, terminating, or restructuring certain customer and vendor contracts, including the impact from the
U.S. government exercising their termination for convenience in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025 for our Mobility Systems business's new-generation pallet contract. - Losses related to our exit from our Indian joint venture, our Landing Gear Overhaul business, and our Composites manufacturing business, including legal fees for the performance guarantee associated with the Composites' A220 aircraft contract.
Adjusted EBITDA is net income before interest income (expense), other income (expense), income taxes, depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation, and items of an unusual nature including but not limited to business divestitures and acquisitions, FCPA investigation, settlement and remediation compliance costs, pension settlement charges, certain legal judgments, acquisition, integration, and amortization expenses from recent acquisition activity, and significant customer contract terminations.
Pursuant to the requirements of Regulation G of the Exchange Act, we are providing the following tables that reconcile the above-mentioned non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures:
Adjusted net income (In millions – unaudited) | Three months ended May 31, | Year ended May 31, | |||
2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | ||
Net income | |||||
Acquisition, integration, and amortization expenses | 3.1 | 18.6 | 26.7 | 42.8 | |
Losses related to sale and exit of business/joint venture, net | 7.1 | 0.2 | 70.3 | 2.8 | |
Government COVID-related subsidy liability | 0.8 | –– | 0.8 | –– | |
FCPA settlement and investigation costs | –– | 4.8 | 65.3 | 10.5 | |
Russian bankruptcy court judgment (reversal) | –– | –– | (11.1) | 11.2 | |
Contract termination cost | –– | 4.8 | 0.2 | 4.8 | |
Pension settlement charge | –– | –– | –– | 26.7 | |
Severance charges | –– | 0.5 | –– | 0.5 | |
Tax effect on adjustments (a) | (3.5) | (6.7) | (25.1) | (27.2) | |
Adjusted net income | |||||
(a) | Calculation uses estimated statutory tax rates on non-GAAP adjustments except for the impact of the non-deductible portion of the FCPA settlement charge and the tax effect of the pension settlement charge, which includes income taxes previously recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss. |
Adjusted diluted earnings per share | Three months May 31, | Year ended May 31, | |||
2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | ||
Diluted earnings per share | |||||
Acquisition, integration, and amortization expenses | 0.09 | 0.52 | 0.74 | 1.21 | |
Losses related to sale and exit of business/joint venture, net | 0.20 | 0.01 | 1.97 | 0.07 | |
Government COVID-related subsidy liability | 0.02 | –– | 0.02 | –– | |
FCPA settlement and investigation costs | –– | 0.14 | 1.84 | 0.29 | |
Russian bankruptcy court judgment (reversal) | –– | –– | (0.31) | 0.32 | |
Contract termination cost | –– | 0.14 | –– | 0.14 | |
Pension settlement charge | –– | –– | –– | 0.76 | |
Severance charges | –– | 0.01 | –– | 0.01 | |
Tax effect on adjustments (a) | (0.10) | (0.20) | (0.70) | (0.76) | |
Adjusted diluted earnings per share | |||||
(a) | Calculation uses estimated statutory tax rates on non-GAAP adjustments except for the impact of the non-deductible portion of the FCPA settlement charge and the tax effect of the pension settlement charge, which includes income taxes previously recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss. |
Adjusted operating margin (In millions - unaudited) |
Three months ended |
Year ended | ||||
May 31, | February 28, 2025 | May 31, | May 31, | May 31, | ||
Sales | ||||||
Contract termination/restructuring costs | (18.7) | (4.0) | 2.3 | (32.2) | 2.3 | |
Adjusted sales | ||||||
Operating income | ||||||
Acquisition, integration and amortization expenses |
3.1 |
7.5 |
18.6 |
26.8 |
36.7 | |
Government COVID-related subsidy liability | 0.8 | –– | –– | 0.8 | –– | |
Gain related to sale of joint venture | –– | –– | –– | (2.1) | –– | |
FCPA settlement and investigation costs | –– | 1.1 | 4.8 | 65.3 | 10.5 | |
Contract termination/restructuring costs and loss provisions, net | –– | (3.0) | 4.8 | 0.2 | 4.8 | |
Russian bankruptcy court judgment (reversal) | –– | (11.1) | –– | (11.1) | 11.2 | |
Severance charges | –– | –– | 0.5 | –– | 0.5 | |
Adjusted operating income | ||||||
Operating margin | 9.7 % | 10.5 % | 5.0 % | 6.7 % | 5.6 % | |
Adjusted operating margin | 10.5 % | 9.7 % | 9.3 % | 9.6 % | 8.3 % | |
Adjusted cash flow provided by operating activities (In millions – unaudited) | Three months May 31, | Year ended May 31, | |||
2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | ||
Cash flow provided by operating activities | |||||
Amounts outstanding on accounts receivable financing program: | |||||
Beginning of period | 20.2 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 12.8 | |
End of period | (21.3) | (13.7) | (21.3) | (13.7) | |
Adjusted cash flow provided by operating activities | |||||
Adjusted EBITDA (In millions - unaudited) | Three months ended May 31, | Year ended May 31, | |||
2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | ||
Net income | |||||
Income tax expense | 13.6 | 4.5 | 26.4 | 12.0 | |
Other (income) expense, net | (0.1) | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.4 | |
Interest expense, net | 18.4 | 18.7 | 73.6 | 41.0 | |
Depreciation and amortization | 13.7 | 15.3 | 55.2 | 41.2 | |
Acquisition and integration expenses (benefit) | (0.9) | 14.6 | 10.8 | 29.7 | |
Government COVID-related subsidy liability | 0.8 | –– | 0.8 | –– | |
FCPA settlement and investigation costs | –– | 4.8 | 65.3 | 10.5 | |
Losses related to sale and exit of business/joint venture, net | 7.1 | 0.2 | 70.3 | 2.8 | |
Russian bankruptcy court judgment (reversal) | –– | –– | (11.1) | 11.2 | |
Contract termination/restructuring costs, net | –– | 4.8 | 0.2 | 4.8 | |
Severance charges | –– | 0.5 | –– | 0.5 | |
Pension settlement charge | –– | –– | –– | 26.7 | |
Stock-based compensation | 4.3 | 3.8 | 19.9 | 15.3 | |
Adjusted EBITDA | |||||
Net income margin | 4.5 % | 1.4 % | 0.4 % | 2.0 % | |
Adjusted EBITDA margin | 12.4 % | 11.6 % | 11.8 % | 10.4 % | |
Net debt (In millions – unaudited) | May 31, 2025 | May 31, 2024 | |
Total debt | |||
Less: Cash and cash equivalents | (96.5) | (85.8) | |
Net debt |
Net debt to adjusted EBITDA (In millions - unaudited) | May 31, 2025 | May 31, 2024 | |
Adjusted EBITDA for the year ended | |||
Net debt at year end | 880.5 | 911.2 | |
Net debt to Adjusted EBITDA | 2.72 | 3.76 |
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