AerCap N.V.(US:AER) Prnewswireยท2025-07-30 11:00Core Viewpoint - AerCap Holdings N.V. reported strong financial results for Q2 2025, achieving record net income and announcing a strategic partnership with Air France-KLM for engine leasing, amidst high global demand for aviation assets [2][8]. Financial Performance - Record net income of $1,259 million, or $7.09 per share, for Q2 2025, with adjusted net income of $502 million, or $2.83 per share [8][23]. - Total lease revenue for Q2 2025 was $1,768 million, a 1% increase from $1,748 million in Q2 2024, driven by basic lease rents of $1,653 million, up 5% year-over-year [4][42]. - Maintenance rents and other receipts decreased by 36% to $115 million in Q2 2025 compared to $180 million in Q2 2024 [5][42]. - Net gain on sale of assets was $57 million for Q2 2025, down 56% from $129 million in Q2 2024 [6][42]. Strategic Developments - A new strategic partnership with Air France-KLM was announced to enhance engine leasing capabilities [2]. - The company was awarded approximately $1 billion in insurance payments related to assets lost in Russia, significantly impacting financial results [9][11]. Operational Metrics - The average lease assets increased by 3% to $62,032 million as of June 30, 2025 [7]. - The annualized net spread remained stable at 7.5% for Q2 2025 [10]. - Cash flow from operating activities was $1.3 billion for Q2 2025 [9]. Shareholder Returns - The company returned $445 million to shareholders through share repurchases in Q2 2025, bringing total repurchases to over $1 billion year-to-date [9]. - A quarterly cash dividend of $0.27 per share was declared for Q3 2025 [19]. Financial Position - Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash increased by 103% to $2,846 million as of June 30, 2025 [17]. - Book value per share rose to $102.99, a 15% increase from $89.47 a year earlier [15]. - The adjusted debt/equity ratio improved to 2.22 to 1 as of June 30, 2025 [28].