AerCap Holdings NV

AerCap maintains a highly leveraged capital structure, with total liabilities of $53.35 billion against total assets of $71.67 billion. Long-term debt stands at $43.57 billion, resulting in a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.38. The company holds $1.38 billion in cash and equivalents, leading to a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt. Liquidity risk is assessed as medium, reflecting the significant debt burden relative to equity. The current ratio is not explicitly provided, but the high leverage indicates reliance on continuous cash flow generation to service obligations.

Profitability metrics demonstrate strong returns on capital. Return on equity (ROE) is 21.43%, and return on assets (ROA) is 5.48%. The company generated net income of $3.75 billion on revenue of $8.52 billion, indicating a robust net margin. Operating cash flow reached $5.39 billion, providing substantial coverage for debt service and potential capital returns. The price-to-earnings ratio is 5.53, and the price-to-book ratio is 1.18, suggesting the market values the company at a modest premium to book value despite high leverage.

Segment and geographic revenue mix data is not available in the provided input. Consequently, specific insights into revenue concentration by business unit or region cannot be derived from the current dataset. The analysis relies on consolidated financial figures to assess overall performance.

Historical period data for revenue and net income trends is not available in the provided input. Therefore, a detailed growth trajectory analysis based on multi-year annual or quarterly trends cannot be constructed. The current financial snapshot reflects the latest normalized period performance without comparative historical context.

Risk assessment highlights medium liquidity risk and low dilution risk. A key flag notes that net cash is negative after subtracting total debt, emphasizing the importance of debt management and refinancing capabilities. The low dilution risk suggests that share count stability is maintained, with basic and diluted shares outstanding both at 166.88 million.

Recent news event observations indicate a technical failure in data processing, specifically a "failed_redrive" event related to cache resolution issues, rather than a fundamental business event. Analyst sentiment remains positive, with a mean recommendation of 1.91 (where 1 is strong buy) and a mean price target of $170.33, implying significant upside from the current market price of $129.98.

AerCap Holdings N.V. (AER.N) experienced a significant shift in its shareholder composition, marked by a major modification in holdings by investor ID 587. This investor drastically reduced their position from 95,889 shares, valued at approximately $13.15 million, to just 315 shares, worth roughly $43,169. This substantial divestment, which lowered the investor's weight in the company to a negligible 0.000025%, was detected on July 4, 2026, and reflects a major change in institutional interest as of the March 31, 2026 reporting period. The significance of this change is underscored by the fact that this is the first analysis for this ticker, meaning there is no prior basis for computing deltas in other metrics. Consequently, this holder change stands out as the primary material event in the current dataset. The reduction in share count by over 95,000 shares represents a near-total exit by this specific entity, signaling a potential shift in confidence or portfolio rebalancing that warrants attention from market observers. Despite this notable holder activity, the broader analyst and index landscape for AerCap remains static in this snapshot. The company currently has zero analysts covering it and no index memberships recorded, which may limit the immediate market reaction to this specific holder change. With 33 top holders identified in the company profile, the exit of one major investor highlights the concentration risk or specific strategic moves within its shareholder base, even in the absence of broader analyst commentary. This event matters because it provides the first concrete data point on shareholder behavior for AerCap in this analysis cycle. The drastic reduction in holdings by investor ID 587 serves as a key indicator of institutional sentiment, potentially influencing future liquidity and price stability. As the company navigates its market position, such significant changes in ownership structure are critical for understanding the underlying support and potential volatility associated with its stock.

Net income surged 78.7% year-over-year to $3.75 billion, demonstrating strong profitability recovery and growth momentum.

Revenue grew at a 10.7% compound annual growth rate over four years, reflecting consistent top-line expansion.

Free cash flow improved by 96.3% year-over-year, signaling a substantial recovery in cash generation capabilities.

Debt-to-equity ratio of 2.38 is significantly higher than the banking cohort median of 0.06, indicating elevated leverage risk.

The company faces a high credit risk flag, suggesting potential vulnerabilities in its asset quality or counterparty exposure.

Liquidity risk is flagged as medium, pointing to potential challenges in meeting short-term financial obligations.

Total assets declined with a negative 1.0% compound annual growth rate over four years, showing balance sheet contraction.

Revenue $1.95B, +2,7% YoY; Operating income +2,7% YoY.

• ▍Revenue $1.95B, +2,7% YoY
• ▍Operating income +2,7% YoY
• ▍Net income +27,3% YoY
• ▍Free cash flow +86,2% YoY
• ▍Net margin 41.9%

Revenue $1.99B, +9,8% YoY; Operating income −15,7% YoY.

• ▍Revenue $1.99B, +9,8% YoY
• ▍Operating income −15,7% YoY
• ▍Net income −5,7% YoY
• ▍Free cash flow −135,8% YoY
• ▍Net margin 31.8%

Revenue $1.98B, +7,1% YoY; Operating income +90,8% YoY.

• ▍Revenue $1.98B, +7,1% YoY
• ▍Operating income +90,8% YoY
• ▍Net income +224,2% YoY
• ▍Free cash flow +196,0% YoY
• ▍Net margin 61.5%

Revenue $1.83B, +0,1% YoY; Operating income +116,9% YoY.

• ▍Revenue $1.83B, +0,1% YoY
• ▍Operating income +116,9% YoY
• ▍Net income +181,0% YoY
• ▍Free cash flow +331,3% YoY
• ▍Net margin 68.8%

Revenue $1.90B; Operating income $1.04B.

• ▍Revenue $1.90B
• ▍Operating income $1.04B
• ▍Net margin 33.8%

Revenue $1.81B; Operating income $963.2M.

• ▍Revenue $1.81B
• ▍Operating income $963.2M
• ▍Net margin 37.0%

Revenue $1.85B; Operating income $797.9M.

• ▍Revenue $1.85B
• ▍Operating income $797.9M
• ▍Net margin 20.3%

Revenue $1.83B; Operating income $859.4M.

• ▍Revenue $1.83B
• ▍Operating income $859.4M
• ▍Net margin 24.5%

Revenue $7.70B, +4,8% YoY; Operating income +45,7% YoY.

• ▍Revenue $7.70B, +4,8% YoY
• ▍Operating income +45,7% YoY
• ▍Net income +78,7% YoY
• ▍Free cash flow +96,3% YoY
• ▍Net margin 48.7%

Revenue $7.35B, +3,6% YoY; Operating income −21,6% YoY.

• ▍Revenue $7.35B, +3,6% YoY
• ▍Operating income −21,6% YoY
• ▍Net income −33,1% YoY
• ▍Free cash flow −190,2% YoY
• ▍Net margin 28.6%

Revenue $7.09B, +4,5% YoY; Operating income +1 112,8% YoY.

• ▍Revenue $7.09B, +4,5% YoY
• ▍Operating income +1 112,8% YoY
• ▍Net income +531,9% YoY
• ▍Free cash flow +66,8% YoY
• ▍Net margin 44.2%

Revenue $6.78B, +32,1% YoY; Operating income −83,5% YoY.

• ▍Revenue $6.78B, +32,1% YoY
• ▍Operating income −83,5% YoY
• ▍Net income −172,6% YoY
• ▍Free cash flow −348,5% YoY
• ▍Net margin -10.7%