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Aercap Holdings NV (NYSE:AER) stock has reached an unprecedented peak, soaring to an all-time high of $101.09. This remarkable milestone underscores the company’s robust performance and investor confidence, with InvestingPro data showing impressive gross profit margins of 58% and a market capitalization now reaching $18.6 billion. According to InvestingPro’s Fair Value model, the stock appears overvalued at current levels. Over the past year, Aercap’s stock has witnessed a significant upswing, with a 1-year total return of 30.75%. The ascent to this record price level reflects the company’s strategic initiatives, including aggressive share buybacks, and its strong position within the aviation leasing industry. Trading at a P/E ratio of 7.69 with analyst targets reaching up to $130, the stock has attracted significant investor interest. InvestingPro subscribers can access 12 additional key insights and a comprehensive Pro Research Report about AER’s future prospects.
In other recent news, AerCap Holdings N.V. has made significant strides in its operations. The company recently priced a $1.5 billion offering of senior notes, including $750 million of 4.875% Senior Notes due 2028 and an equal amount of 5.375% Senior Notes due 2031. The net proceeds from this offering will be allocated for general corporate activities, including financing or refinancing aircraft assets and repaying existing debts. Citigroup (NYSE:C), Deutsche Bank (ETR:DBKGn) Securities, Barclays (LON:BARC), Credit Agricole (OTC:CRARY) CIB, and TD Securities have been named as joint book-running managers for this offering.
In addition to this, AerCap has expanded its presence in Saudi Arabia by entering into lease agreements for two Boeing (NYSE:BA) 737-800 aircraft with Aloula Aviation, a subsidiary of Aramco (TADAWUL:2222). This move is seen as a continuation of AerCap’s relationship with Aramco, and is expected to enhance Aloula’s service capabilities to meet the demands of the Kingdom (TADAWUL:4280)’s aviation sector.
Lastly, Goldman Sachs has resumed coverage on AerCap, issuing a Buy rating. The firm anticipates an expansion of net spread in 2025 and beyond, driven by improvements in lease mix due to new deliveries and the cycling off of pandemic-era leases. Goldman Sachs’ forecast includes a 14% growth in book value per share and a 12% increase in earnings per share, driven by AerCap’s robust gains on sales and strategic share repurchases. These developments highlight AerCap’s recent activities in the market.
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