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NEW YORK - FTAI Aviation Ltd. (NASDAQ: FTAI), a commercial jet engine and aircraft leasing company trading near its 52-week high of $181.64, reported a significant increase in first-quarter earnings for 2025 on Wednesday. The company, which InvestingPro analysis shows has delivered a remarkable 57% return over the past year, announced net income attributable to shareholders of $89.9 million, with basic and diluted earnings per share at $0.88 and $0.87, respectively.
The company’s adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial measure, stood at $268.6 million for the quarter, contributing to a substantial trailing twelve-month EBITDA of $786 million. FTAI Aviation’s aerospace products segment was particularly strong, generating $131 million of adjusted EBITDA at a 36% margin. According to InvestingPro data, the company maintains strong liquidity with a current ratio of 3.53, indicating robust financial health.
In line with its financial results, FTAI’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.30 per ordinary share, payable on May 23 to shareholders of record as of May 16. Additionally, dividends for its Series C and Series D Preferred Shares were declared at $0.51563 and $0.59375 per share, respectively, with payment scheduled for May 19 to record holders on May 12.
FTAI Aviation highlighted its expansive customer base, now exceeding 100 customers worldwide through its Module Factory. The company also noted the acquisition intent of 98 aircraft as part of its Strategic Capital Initiative 2025 partnership, as of March 31, 2025.
The company’s recent performance is set against the backdrop of its operational focus on CFM56 and V2500 engines, offering cost savings and flexibility to its clientele, which includes airlines, lessors, and maintenance operators. FTAI’s investment strategy in aviation assets and aerospace products aims to generate stable cash flows and the potential for earnings growth and asset appreciation.
Investors are invited to attend a conference call hosted by management on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at 8:00 A.M. Eastern Time to discuss the financial results and the company’s outlook.
FTAI Aviation’s financial statements and key performance measures are included as an exhibit to the press release, which serves as the basis for this report. The company has cautioned that forward-looking statements provided in the press release are subject to numerous factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected.
For further information, FTAI Aviation refers investors to its website and regulatory filings available on the Investor Center section of its website. The company emphasizes that information on its website is not incorporated by reference into this press release. Investors seeking deeper insights can access comprehensive analysis through InvestingPro, which offers exclusive financial metrics, 14+ additional ProTips, and detailed Fair Value assessments for FTAI and over 1,400 other US stocks in its Pro Research Reports.
In other recent news, FTAI Aviation Ltd reported its fourth-quarter 2024 earnings, revealing an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.84 and revenue of $498.82 million, both missing analysts’ expectations of $0.88 EPS and $509.53 million in revenue. Despite these shortfalls, the company’s adjusted EBITDA showed a significant 55% increase year-over-year, highlighting strong performance in its Aerospace Products segment. In a strategic move, FTAI Aviation partnered with One Investment Management to scale aircraft acquisitions, planning to invest over $4 billion in narrowbody aircraft. This partnership includes a $2.5 billion asset-level debt financing from ATLAS SP Partners and Deutsche Bank AG, New York Branch. However, the company faces potential challenges as Muddy Waters Research raised concerns about possible U.S. sanctions violations related to FTAI’s products allegedly being found in Iran. This has led to legal and financial apprehensions. Meanwhile, Stifel analysts have adjusted their stance on FTAI Aviation, downgrading the stock from Buy to Hold, despite raising the price target to $123, reflecting a cautious outlook on the company’s margins. FTAI Aviation’s recent developments indicate a mix of strategic growth initiatives and compliance challenges that investors are closely monitoring.
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