StandardAero Announces First Quarter 2026 Results

Double-digit Revenue Growth Across All End Markets

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.-(BUSINESS WIRE)- StandardAero (NYSE: SARO) announced results today for the three months ended March 31, 2026 ("First Quarter 2026").

First Quarter 2026 Highlights

• Revenue increased 13.3% year-over-year to $1,626.9 million
  • Net Income was $79.9 million; Diluted GAAP EPS was $0.24, Net Income as a percentage of Revenue was 4.9%
  • Adjusted Diluted EPS was $0.33 up from $0.29 in the prior year's quarter
  • Adjusted EBITDA increased $4.9 million year-over-year to $203.2 million; Adjusted EBITDA Margin was 12.5%
  • Cash Flow used in Operations was ($119.6) million; Free Cash Flow for the quarter was ($133.7) million
  • Announced acquisition of Unified Turbines
  • Increasing FY26 Revenue, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EPS guidance

"StandardAero's first quarter performance provides a solid foundation for continued momentum in 2026," said Russell Ford, StandardAero's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "We delivered double-digit revenue growth across all three of our end markets, supported by sustained strength in commercial aerospace, accelerating bookings momentum in our military end market, and excellent execution on our business aviation platforms. Our Component Repair Services segment delivered double-digit Adjusted EBITDA growth, demonstrating the attractive margin profile in that segment and the continued success of our component repair strategy."

"Consistent with our commitment to this strategy, we also announced the acquisition of Unified Turbines, which adds important hot section component repair capabilities and further strengthens our broader CRS offering. In addition, we purchased approximately 2.0 million shares of our common stock for an aggregate purchase price of $60.1 million under our share repurchase program, reflecting our disciplined approach to capital allocation."

Mr. Ford continued, "With robust demand, a diversified end market mix, leading positions on critical engine platforms and a strategically designed global footprint, we believe StandardAero is well positioned to perform across a range of economic environments, including periods of broader macroeconomic uncertainty and elevated jet fuel prices. These strengths, combined with disciplined capital allocation and continued investment in our growth programs, give us confidence in our ability to deliver another year of double-digit earnings growth. As a result, we are raising our full year 2026 guidance."

First Quarter 2026 Consolidated Results

Revenue for the First Quarter 2026 was $1,626.9 million, an increase of $191.3 million, or 13.3%, from $1,435.6 million for the prior year period. The increase was driven by strong demand for our services and products across all three major end markets. The Business Aviation end market grew 19.6% compared to the prior year period, the Commercial Aerospace end market grew 11.4% compared to the prior year period, and the Military and Helicopter end market grew 10.3%, compared to the prior year period.

Net income for the First Quarter 2026 was $79.9 million, as compared to net income of $62.9 million for the prior year period, a 27.0% year-over-year growth rate.

Adjusted EBITDA for the First Quarter 2026 was $203.2 million, an increase of $4.9 million, or 2.5%, from $198.2 million for the prior year period. The increase reflects continued growth in volume and pricing, as well as productivity improvements, offset by the timing of engine shipments. Adjusted EBITDA margin of 12.5% declined 130 basis points compared to 13.8% in the prior year period, primarily due to mix and the continued ramp in LEAP and CFM56 DFW.

First Quarter 2026 Segment Results

Engine Services Segment

Engine Services segment revenue for the First Quarter 2026 was $1,447.1 million, an increase of $178.8 million, or 14.1%, from $1,268.3 million for the prior year period. The increase was driven primarily by a strong ramp in our growth platforms, including LEAP and CFM56, along with continued momentum on other key commercial, military, and business aviation platforms.

Engine Services Segment Adjusted EBITDA for the First Quarter 2026 was $178.6 million, an increase of $4.6 million, or 2.7%, from $174.0 million for the prior year period. The increase was driven by volume and productivity gains, partially offset by the timing of engine shipments in the quarter. Segment Adjusted EBITDA Margin of 12.3% decreased 140 basis points compared to 13.7% in the prior year period driven by mix including the ramp in LEAP and CFM56 DFW, compared to the previous year's period.

Component Repair Services Segment

Component Repair Services segment revenue for the First Quarter 2026 was $179.7 million, an increase of $12.4 million, or 7.4%, from $167.3 million for the prior year period. The increase was driven by continued robust demand on key commercial aerospace products, partially offset by softness in the military end market from the delayed effect of the U.S. Government shutdown in the previous quarter.

Component Repair Services Segment Adjusted EBITDA for the First Quarter 2026 was $52.4 million, an increase of $5.0 million, or 10.6%, from $47.4 million for the prior year period. Segment Adjusted EBITDA margins increased 90 basis points to 29.2% from 28.3% in the prior year period, driven by pricing, mix and improved productivity.

Full Year 2026 Guidance

StandardAero is updating its full year 2026 guidance:

StandardAero has not reconciled its full year 2026 guidance related to Adjusted EBITDA, Free Cash Flow or Adjusted EPS to its most directly comparable forward looking GAAP financial measure because such information is not available, and management cannot reliably predict all of the necessary components of such GAAP measure without unreasonable effort or expense.

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StandardAero is a leading independent pure-play provider of aerospace engine aftermarket services for fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft, serving the commercial, military and business aviation end markets. StandardAero provides a comprehensive suite of critical, value-added aftermarket solutions, including engine maintenance, repair and overhaul, engine component repair, on-wing and field service support, asset management and engineering solutions. StandardAero is an NYSE listed company under the ticker symbol SARO.