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StandardAero Q1 2026 earnings summary

Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.
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Q1 2026 earnings summary7 May, 2026

Executive summary

  • Revenue grew 13.3% year-over-year to $1.63 billion in Q1 2026, with double-digit growth across all major end markets including commercial aerospace, business aviation, military, and helicopter.

  • Net income increased 27% to $79.9 million, with net income margin improving to 4.9%.

  • Adjusted EBITDA rose 2.5% to $203.2 million, though margin declined to 12.5% from 13.8% due to mix and ramp in LEAP and CFM56 DFW.

  • Announced the acquisition of Unified Turbines to enhance component repair capabilities and support long-term growth.

  • Repurchased $60 million in shares in Q1 as part of a $450 million repurchase program.

Financial highlights

  • Q1 2026 revenue: $1,626.9 million, up 13.3% year-over-year.

  • Adjusted EBITDA: $203.2 million (up 2.5%); margin declined to 12.5% from 13.8%.

  • Net income: $79.9 million (up 27%); adjusted EPS grew to $0.33.

  • Free cash flow was negative at $(134) million, reflecting typical Q1 seasonality and working capital investment.

  • Net debt to adjusted EBITDA improved to 2.6x from 3.1x year-over-year.

Outlook and guidance

  • FY26 revenue guidance raised to $6,325–$6,450 million.

  • Adjusted EBITDA guidance increased to $875–$905 million; adjusted EPS guidance raised to $1.40–$1.50.

  • Free cash flow guidance reiterated at $270–$300 million.

  • End market revenue growth assumptions: commercial aerospace low double-digit to mid-teens, military & helicopter low double-digit, business aviation high single to low double-digit.

  • Engine Services segment margins expected to exceed 14% for the remainder of 2026.

Timeline for LEAP and CFM56 DFW profitability
Outlook impact of eliminating passthrough revenue
Drivers of the Engine Services margin compression
Drivers of Engine Services margin compression
Factors behind the negative Q1 free cash flow
Material pass-through revenue elimination impact
LEAP and CFM56 DFW H1 profitability outlook
Military AE1107 and AE2100 OEM-directed work
Unified Turbines acquisition synergy potential
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