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SARO — StandardAero, Inc.

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Q1 2026 Earnings Call Summary

May 8, 2026

Summary of StandardAero Q1 2026 Earnings Call

1. Key Financial Results and Metrics

  • Revenue: $1.63 billion, up 13.3% year-over-year.
  • Adjusted EBITDA: $203 million, a 2.5% increase year-over-year; adjusted EBITDA margin at 12.5% (down from 13.8%).
  • Net Income: $80 million, compared to $63 million in the prior year.
  • Adjusted EPS: $0.33, a 14% increase year-over-year.
  • Free Cash Flow: A use of $134 million, reflecting typical first-quarter seasonality.
  • Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA: 2.6x, down from 3.1x year-over-year.

2. Strategic Updates and Business Highlights

  • Acquisition: Announced acquisition of Unified Turbines, enhancing repair capabilities for Pratt & Whitney and Honeywell engines.
  • End Market Performance:
    • Commercial Aerospace: Grew 11% year-over-year.
    • Business Aviation: Grew 20% year-over-year, driven by demand for HTF7000 engines.
    • Military and Helicopter: Grew 10% year-over-year, with strong demand from U.S. military programs.
  • Operational Improvements: Continued ramp-up of LEAP and CFM56 programs, with LEAP revenues quadrupling year-over-year.

3. Forward Guidance and Outlook

  • Revenue Guidance: Increased to $6.325 billion - $6.45 billion for FY 2026.
  • Adjusted EBITDA Guidance: Raised to $875 million - $905 million.
  • Adjusted EPS Guidance: Increased to $1.40 - $1.50, reflecting 22% year-over-year growth at the midpoint.
  • Free Cash Flow Guidance: Reiterated at $270 million - $300 million.
  • End Market Growth: Military and helicopter growth guidance raised to low double digits; business aviation growth guidance raised to high single-digit to low double-digit.

4. Bad News, Challenges, or Points of Concern

  • Margin Compression: Adjusted EBITDA margin decreased due to inventory burn-down of low-margin materials and costs from a military program closeout.
  • Working Capital: Higher-than-expected outflow due to increased contract assets and seasonal factors.
  • Supply Chain Risks: While not currently impacting operations, ongoing global tensions and elevated jet fuel prices could pose future risks.

5. Notable Q&A Insights

  • Cash Flow Concerns: Analysts questioned the significant working capital outflow, which was attributed to increased billed accounts receivable and contract assets linked to growth in CF34 business.
  • LEAP Program Demand: Strong pipeline for LEAP engines with expectations for continued growth, though a shift in revenue mix from CTEMs to PRSVs is anticipated to take more than a year.
  • MRO Market Resilience: Management expressed confidence in the structural tightness of the MRO market, noting that demand continues to exceed supply despite potential macroeconomic pressures.
  • Business Aviation Growth: The growth in business aviation is largely driven by strategic investments and capturing market share in super-midsized aircraft engines.

Overall, StandardAero reported solid financial results and raised guidance for the year, driven by strong demand across its end markets, while also addressing challenges related to margin compression and working capital management.

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