Core Insights - AAR Corp. reported first-quarter fiscal 2026 adjusted earnings of $1.08 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 98 cents by 10.2% and improving 27.1% from the previous year's 85 cents [1][6] - The company generated net sales of $739.6 million, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $686 million by 7.9% and increasing 11.8% from $661.7 million in the same quarter last year [2][6] Financial Performance - GAAP earnings were reported at 95 cents per share, compared to 50 cents in the prior-year quarter [1] - Adjusted operating margin increased from 9.1% to 9.7%, driven by higher volume and profitability in new parts distribution activities [4][6] - Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased to $71.2 million from $75.9 million a year ago [4] Segment Performance - Parts Supply segment sales totaled $317.8 million, up 27.3% year over year [3] - Repair & engineering sales were $214.6 million, down 1.4% from the prior-year period [3] - Integrated solutions sales amounted to $185 million, up 9.5% from the year-ago quarter [3] - Expeditionary Services recorded sales of $22.2 million, down 12.9% year over year [3] Cash Flow and Debt - As of August 31, 2025, cash and cash equivalents were $80 million, down from $96.5 million as of May 31, 2025 [5] - Long-term debt increased to $1.02 billion from $0.97 billion as of May 31, 2025 [5] - Net cash used from operating activities was $44.9 million, compared to $18.6 million in the year-ago period [5]