AAR (AIR) Q4 2006 earnings summary
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Q4 2006 earnings summary
4 Nov, 2026Executive summary
FY2006 sales rose 20% to $897.3M; income from continuing operations increased 89% to $35.2M.
Improved results reflected more favorable operating conditions, customer-service focus, and execution across operating groups.
Financial highlights
Net sales were $897.284M, versus $747.848M in FY2005 and $644.469M in FY2004.
Income from continuing operations was $35.163M, versus $18.572M in FY2005; diluted EPS from continuing operations was $0.94, versus $0.55.
Operating income reached $64.2M in FY2006, compared with $33.5M in FY2005, $20.3M in FY2004, and $0.9M in FY2003.
Outlook and guidance
Priorities include investment in tooling, equipment, and training for new-technology aircraft; development of engineered services and supply-chain applications; and expansion in high-growth international markets.
Cargo loading systems demand is expected to rise with air-freight growth and passenger-aircraft conversions to freighters.
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