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StandardAero Q1 2026 earnings summary

Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.
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Q1 2026 earnings summary7 May, 2026

Executive summary

  • Revenue grew 13.3% year-over-year to $1.63 billion in Q1 2026, with double-digit growth across all major end markets including commercial aerospace, business aviation, military, and helicopter.

  • Net income increased 27% year-over-year to $79.9 million, with net income margin improving to 4.9%.

  • Adjusted EBITDA rose 2.5% to $203.2 million, with margin declining to 12.5% due to mix and ramp in LEAP and CFM56 DFW programs.

  • Announced $60 million in share repurchases and the acquisition of Unified Turbines to enhance component repair capabilities.

  • Demand remains robust across all end markets, with no signs of softening despite global uncertainties and elevated jet fuel prices.

Financial highlights

  • Q1 2026 revenue: $1,626.9 million, up $191.3 million or 13.3% year-over-year.

  • Net income: $79.9 million (4.9% of revenue), up from $62.9 million (4.4%).

  • Adjusted EBITDA: $203.2 million, up from $198.2 million; margin declined to 12.5% from 13.8%.

  • Free cash flow was negative at $(134) million, reflecting typical Q1 seasonality and working capital investment for growth platforms.

  • Diluted GAAP EPS was $0.24, adjusted diluted EPS was $0.33, up from $0.29.

Outlook and guidance

  • Full-year 2026 revenue guidance raised to $6,325–$6,450 million, adjusted EBITDA to $875–$905 million, and adjusted EPS to $1.40–$1.50.

  • Free cash flow guidance reiterated at $270–$300 million.

  • End market revenue growth assumptions: commercial aerospace low double-digit to mid-teens, military & helicopter low double-digit, business aviation high single to low double-digit.

Timeline for LEAP and CFM56 DFW profitability
Outlook impact of eliminating passthrough revenue
Drivers of the Engine Services margin compression
Drivers of Engine Services margin compression
Factors behind the negative Q1 free cash flow
Material pass-through revenue elimination impact
LEAP and CFM56 DFW H1 profitability outlook
Military AE1107 and AE2100 OEM-directed work
Unified Turbines acquisition synergy potential
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