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WLFC's Q1 Earnings Decline Y/Y on Rising G&A Costs, Stock Down 10%
ZACKS· 2025-05-13 19:15
Core Insights - Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) shares have declined 9.5% since reporting earnings for Q1 2025, underperforming the S&P 500 index which dipped only 0.2% during the same period [1] - The company reported a net income of $2.21 per share for Q1 2025, down from $3.00 per share in Q1 2024, despite achieving record revenues of $157.7 million, a 32.5% increase from $119.1 million in the prior year [2][3] - Net income attributable to common shareholders fell 22.5% to $15.5 million from $20 million in Q1 2024, primarily due to increased operating and finance costs [2] Revenue and Operating Highlights - Lease rent revenue increased by 28.1% year over year to $67.7 million, while maintenance reserve revenues rose 25% to $54.9 million, contributing to a total of $122.6 million in core recurring revenues, up from $96.8 million a year earlier [3] - Spare parts and equipment sales surged to $18.2 million from $3.3 million, partly due to a one-time $7 million transaction [3] - Interest revenues climbed 73.4% to $3.9 million, but gains on the sale of leased equipment dropped 51.8% to $4.4 million due to fewer profitable asset dispositions [3] Cost and Expense Analysis - Total expenses rose 45.7% year over year to $133.8 million, driven by a 61.3% increase in general and administrative costs to $47.7 million, largely due to consulting fees for the sustainable aviation fuel initiative [4] - Interest expense surged nearly 40% year over year to $32.1 million, reflecting higher debt levels and cost of capital [6] - Costs related to spare parts and equipment sales grew more than sixfold to $15.3 million, contributing to a 19.2% drop in net income [6] Management Commentary - CEO Austin Willis highlighted the company's strategic positioning within a recovering aviation industry, emphasizing confidence in long-term fundamentals despite market volatility [5] - The high cost of new engines is reinforcing leasing demand, with WLFC's maintenance and leasing solutions providing value to cost-conscious airlines [5] Other Developments - During the quarter, WLFC recorded $2.2 million in equipment sales related to one engine and $4.4 million in gains from the sale of seven engines and one airframe [7] - The company declared a second-quarter dividend of 25 cents per share, payable on May 22, 2025 [7]
FTAI Aviation Ltd. to Participate in the Barclays Americas Select Franchise Conference 2025
Globenewswire· 2025-05-05 10:30
NEW YORK, May 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FTAI Aviation Ltd. (NASDAQ:FTAI) (the “Company”) today announced that Joe Adams, Chief Executive Officer, will present at the Barclays Americas Select Franchise Conference 2025 at 10:15AM (ET) on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 in London. As part of his presentation, Mr. Adams will discuss, among other items, the information in the below: A detailed walkthrough of FTAI’s outlook on Adjusted Free Cashflow for 2025.Expected uses of proceeds for excess cashflows generated throug ...
FTAI Aviation(FTAI) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Presentation
2025-04-30 20:49
Q1 2025 Earnings Supplement FTAI AVIATION Disclaimers Presentation. IN GENERAL. This disclaimer applies to this document and the verbal or written comments of any person presenting it. This document, taken together with any such verbal or written comments, is referred to herein as the "Presentation." The information contained on, or accessible through, any websites included in this Presentation is not incorporated by reference into, and should not be considered a part of, this FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS. Ce ...
AerCap Holdings N.V. Announces Filing of Interim Financial Report for the First Quarter of 2025
Prnewswire· 2025-04-30 15:45
Company Overview - AerCap Holdings N.V. is a global leader in aviation leasing with a strong order book and serves approximately 300 customers worldwide [2] Financial Reporting - AerCap has filed an interim financial report for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025, including unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission [1] Corporate Information - AerCap is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker AER and is headquartered in Dublin, with additional offices in various global locations including Shannon, Miami, Singapore, Memphis, Amsterdam, Shanghai, and Dubai [2]
AerCap N.V.(AER) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Presentation
2025-04-30 11:08
AERCAP | FIRST QUARTER 2025 FINANCIAL RESULTS AERCAP HOLDINGS N.V. FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS AND NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION This presentation contains certain statements, estimates and forecasts with respect to future performance and events. These statements, estimates and forecasts are "forward-looking statements". In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward- looking terminology such as "may," "might," "should," "expect," "plan," "intend," "will," "aim," "estimate ...
AerCap Holdings N.V. Reports Strong Financial Results for the First Quarter 2025, Increases 2025 Guidance and Announces New $500 Million Share Repurchase Program
Prnewswire· 2025-04-30 11:00
Core Insights - AerCap Holdings N.V. reported strong financial results for Q1 2025, driven by robust demand for aviation assets and a favorable sales market [2][4] - The company has raised its full-year EPS guidance for 2025 and announced a $500 million share repurchase program [2][8] Financial Performance - Total revenues and other income for Q1 2025 were $2,077 million, a 3% increase from $2,018 million in Q1 2024 [4][41] - Basic lease rents increased by 4% to $1,649 million in Q1 2025 from $1,586 million in Q1 2024 [4][41] - Net gain on sale of assets rose by 11% to $177 million in Q1 2025, compared to $160 million in Q1 2024 [6][41] - Net income for Q1 2025 was $643 million, or $3.48 per share, with adjusted net income at $679 million, or $3.68 per share [8][22] Shareholder Returns - The company returned $558 million to shareholders through share repurchases in Q1 2025 [8] - A quarterly cash dividend of $0.27 per share was declared, with a payment date set for June 5, 2025 [18] Capital Structure - As of March 31, 2025, the adjusted debt/equity ratio was 2.4 to 1, reflecting a stable capital structure [8][27] - The company’s book value per share increased by approximately 11% to $97.37 from $87.47 a year earlier [8][13] Operational Highlights - AerCap's portfolio included 3,508 aircraft, engines, and helicopters as of March 31, 2025, with an average age of 7.5 years [17] - The average cost of debt for Q1 2025 was 4.1%, up from 3.9% in Q1 2024 [9][30] Market Position - AerCap is recognized as a leader in aviation leasing, serving around 300 customers globally [35]