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Third Quarter 2026 Highlights Net income attributable to shareholders up 26.8% from Q2 2026 to $149.1 million Adjusted EBITDA up 14.8% from Q2 2026 to $348.3 million Announced a $500 million accelerated share repurchase, doubled authorization to $1.0 billion and repurchased $80 million of shares since authorization in September Reaffirmed 2026 and 2027 Adjusted EBITDA guidance across all business lines Declared a $0.50 quarterly dividend per ordinary share NEW YORK, Oct. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FTAI Aviation Ltd. (Nasdaq: FTAI) (the “Company” or “FTAI”) today reported financial results for the third quarter 2026.
FTAI Aviation Ltd. is rated Hold with a $60/share price target, reflecting concerns over valuation, leverage, and cyclicality. FTAI's business model leverages the aftermarket for CFM56 and V2500 jet engines, capitalizing on predictable maintenance demand but requiring significant inventory and debt. Despite 51% revenue growth in H1 '26, FTAI faces margin compression, negative operating cash flow, and heavy reliance on asset sales for earnings.
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #creditratingagency--KBRA assigns preliminary ratings to FTAI MRE 2026-2 Cayman Limited and FTAI MRE 2026-2 US LLC (MRE 2026-2 or the Issuer), an aviation ABS transaction. MRE 2026-2 represents the second aviation ABS transaction sponsored by FTAI Aviation (FTAI, or the Company). MRE 2026-2 will be serviced by FTAI Aircraft Leasing DAC, FTAI AirOpCo UK Ltd, and FTAI Aircraft Leasing LLC (FTAI Aircraft Leasing, or the Servicers), which are wholly owned subsidiaries of FTAI Aviation. The Co.
The portfolio generated a negative absolute return but outpaced the Russell Midcap Growth Index. During the quarter, we initiated new positions in Manhattan Associates, Okta and Clean Harbors. We ended our investment campaign in Monolithic Power Systems, FTAI Aviation and Ionis Pharmaceuticals during the quarter.
On CNBC's “Halftime Report Final Trades,” Stephen Weiss, chief investment officer and managing partner of Short Hills Capital Partners, picked FTAI Aviation Ltd. (NASDAQ:FTAI).
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United Airlines expands its FTAI engine deal to cut downtime, improve fleet efficiency and support aftermarket growth.
Multi-Year Engine Exchange Program Extends from V2500, Replacing Traditional Shop Visits with Serviceable Engines Delivered Ahead of Scheduled Removals Multi-Year Engine Exchange Program Extends from V2500, Replacing Traditional Shop Visits with Serviceable Engines Delivered Ahead of Scheduled Removals