StandardAero, Inc. (NYSE:SARO – Get Free Report) CEO Russell Wayne Ford sold 40,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, August 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $31.42, for a total transaction of $1,256,800.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 315,986 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $9,928,280.12. This represents a 11.24% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this link.
Russell Wayne Ford also recently made the following trade(s):
- On Tuesday, August 4th, Russell Wayne Ford sold 40,000 shares of StandardAero stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $30.24, for a total value of $1,209,600.00.
- On Monday, August 3rd, Russell Wayne Ford sold 10,969 shares of StandardAero stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $30.04, for a total value of $329,508.76.
- On Monday, July 6th, Russell Wayne Ford sold 40,000 shares of StandardAero stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $30.44, for a total value of $1,217,600.00.
- On Wednesday, July 1st, Russell Wayne Ford sold 40,000 shares of StandardAero stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $30.23, for a total value of $1,209,200.00.
StandardAero Stock Performance
NYSE:SARO opened at $29.29 on Friday. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $27.93 and a 200 day moving average price of $28.03. The stock has a market capitalization of $9.74 billion, a P/E ratio of 30.20 and a beta of 0.92. StandardAero, Inc. has a 12-month low of $23.83 and a 12-month high of $34.48. The company has a current ratio of 2.12, a quick ratio of 1.59 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.81.
Key StandardAero News
Here are the key news stories impacting StandardAero this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Q2 results exceeded expectations. StandardAero reported adjusted earnings of $0.40 per share, above estimates ranging from $0.32 to $0.35 and double the $0.20 reported a year earlier. Revenue reached $1.60 billion, slightly ahead of the $1.59 billion consensus and up 4.6% year over year. StandardAero Tops Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
- Positive Sentiment: Full-year guidance was raised above Wall Street expectations. StandardAero forecast fiscal 2026 EPS of $1.50–$1.57, compared with consensus of $1.23, while revenue guidance of $6.4–$6.5 billion was broadly in line with expectations. The guidance supports the outlook for continued earnings growth in the aerospace maintenance, repair and overhaul market.
- Neutral Sentiment: Investor expectations remain relatively favorable. Analysts maintain a consensus “Moderate Buy” rating and an average price target of $34, above recent trading levels. However, the stock’s price-to-earnings ratio above 33 indicates that considerable optimism may already be reflected in the valuation.
- Negative Sentiment: CEO Russell Wayne Ford continued selling shares. Ford sold 40,000 shares on August 6 at an average price of $31.42, worth approximately $1.26 million, reducing his position by 11.24%. This followed sales of 40,000 shares on August 4 and 10,969 shares on August 3, adding to a pattern of sizable insider selling that may have pressured the stock or encouraged profit-taking. SEC Insider Transaction Filing
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
SARO has been the topic of several research analyst reports. Susquehanna lowered their target price on shares of StandardAero from $40.00 to $37.00 and set a “positive” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, May 11th. Weiss Ratings raised shares of StandardAero from a “hold (c-)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a research note on Monday, June 29th. Jefferies Financial Group downgraded shares of StandardAero from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and reduced their price target for the company from $34.00 to $30.00 in a report on Tuesday, June 2nd. Morgan Stanley set a $31.00 price target on shares of StandardAero in a research note on Wednesday, July 15th. Finally, UBS Group increased their price objective on shares of StandardAero from $35.00 to $36.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Friday. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, six have issued a Buy rating and six have given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $34.17.
Read Our Latest Analysis on StandardAero
Institutional Trading of StandardAero
A number of large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Carlyle Group Inc. purchased a new stake in StandardAero during the second quarter valued at $2,529,998,000. BlackRock Inc. purchased a new position in shares of StandardAero in the 2nd quarter worth $646,128,000. Norges Bank purchased a new position in shares of StandardAero in the 4th quarter worth $217,655,000. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC increased its holdings in shares of StandardAero by 42.8% in the 1st quarter. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC now owns 15,081,516 shares of the company’s stock worth $395,890,000 after buying an additional 4,523,693 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD increased its holdings in shares of StandardAero by 33.8% in the 4th quarter. Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD now owns 14,000,143 shares of the company’s stock worth $401,525,000 after buying an additional 3,540,167 shares during the last quarter.
StandardAero Company Profile
StandardAero is a global aerospace maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) provider specializing in gas turbine engines, auxiliary power units (APUs), airframe components and oil & gas rotating equipment. The company offers a full suite of technical services including engine repair and overhaul, component repair, accessory maintenance, parts manufacturing and on-site field support. Its customer base spans commercial airlines, business and general aviation operators, regional carriers, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and defense organizations.
With roots dating back to 1911, StandardAero has grown through strategic acquisitions and organic expansion to become one of the largest independent MRO providers in the industry.
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