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In a remarkable display of market confidence, Air Transport Services Group Inc. (NASDAQ:ATSG) stock has achieved a new 52-week high, touching $22.38. According to InvestingPro analysis, the company, with a market capitalization of $1.46 billion, is currently trading slightly above its Fair Value. This milestone underscores a period of robust growth for the company, which has seen its stock value surge by an impressive 62.35% over the past year. Trading at a P/E ratio of 52.94 with projected earnings of $1.04 per share for FY2025, investors have rallied behind ATSG, buoyed by the company’s strong performance and strategic initiatives that continue to propel its upward trajectory in the competitive air freight and logistics sector. InvestingPro subscribers can access 8 additional key insights about ATSG’s growth potential and market position. The 52-week high represents a significant peak in the company’s recent stock market history, signaling potential for continued investor interest and market momentum. The stock has demonstrated relatively low volatility, with a beta of 0.8, suggesting more stable price movements compared to the broader market.
In other recent news, Air Transport Services Group reported fourth-quarter earnings that exceeded analyst expectations, with adjusted earnings per share reaching $0.40 compared to the anticipated $0.29. However, revenue for the quarter fell slightly short of estimates, coming in at $517 million against the projected $524.6 million. The company noted a significant increase in adjusted EBITDA to $162.2 million from $129.9 million in the previous year, alongside a notable improvement in free cash flow to $34.7 million. Additionally, Air Transport Services Group announced plans to redeem $700 million in outstanding 4.750% Senior Notes due in 2028, contingent on a merger with Stonepeak Nile MergerCo Inc. This merger is expected to close in the first half of 2025. The company has seen continued momentum in its aircraft leasing business, with the placement of its ninth converted 767-300 freighter with an external customer. ACMI Services also showed improved profitability, with all ten additional aircraft recently provided by Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) operating during the quarter. Furthermore, Air Transport Services Group generated a significant free cash flow of $228 million for the full year 2024.
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