02:10 PM EDT, 05/05/2026 (MT Newswires) -- CFRA, an independent research provider, has provided MT Newswires with the following research alert. Analysts at CFRA have summarized their opinion as follows:

We increase our 12-month target price by $10 to $174, or 9.3x our 2027 EPS estimate, in line with AER's three-year average forward P/E of 9.2x. After a strong Q1, we increase our 2026 EPS estimate by $0.80 to $17.05 and our 2027 EPS forecast by $1.11 to $18.76. AER reported record Q1 adjusted net income of $889 million ($5.39/share), beating consensus by 45%, and delivered a 19.4% adjusted ROE. Management raised full-year 2026 adjusted EPS guidance (excluding additional asset sales) to $14.50 (from $13-$14 previously) and announced a new $1 billion share repurchase program. AER's portfolio is well positioned, with 81% new technology aircraft, limiting exposure to potential older aircraft retirements if elevated fuel prices persist. Management secured 110 A320neo aircraft orders with attractive 2028+ delivery slots by leveraging its engine leasing leadership. Despite geopolitical headwinds, demand for aviation assets remains robust, with 87% lease extension rates and strong sales margins (24% unlevered gain).