NYSE$AIR
Aar Corp · Q4 2021 earnings
Q4 2021 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
AAR Corp reported Q4 2021 results with increased sales and improved profitability.
AAR Corp reported a 5% increase in consolidated sales to $437.6 million and income from continuing operations of $14.7 million, or $0.41 per diluted share, compared to a loss of $15.0 million, or a loss of $0.43 per diluted share in the prior year quarter. Adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations in the fourth quarter of Fiscal Year 2021 were $0.47 compared to $0.26 in the fourth quarter of the prior year.
- Consolidated fourth quarter sales increased 5% from the prior year quarter.
- Consolidated sales to commercial customers increased 3% due to the recovery in the commercial market.
- Consolidated sales to government customers increased 7% due to strong performance across global government contracts.
- Gross profit margin increased from 8.7% to 16.4% due to cost reduction and increased operating efficiency.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
AAR Corp · Revenue · Quarterly
$438M
Revenue by segment
AAR Corp · $54.3M total across 1 segment · Q4 2020
- Expeditionary Services$54.3M—100.0%
Forward guidance
The company anticipates continued investment in new and aftermarket parts activities, expansion of their digital offering, pursuing more government business and capitalizing on other opportunities as the market continues to recover.
Tailwinds
- Continued strong performance across global government contracts and growth in government business
- Increasing levels of domestic business travel
- Optimism about the recovery in international markets when restrictions are lifted as vaccines are further deployed
- Continued strong performance and a full pipeline of opportunities in government end markets
- Focus on managing working capital to generate cash flow
Headwinds
- Uncertainty about the pace of recovery in international markets
- Potential adverse effects from factors impacting the commercial aviation industry
- Continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on air travel and the ability to source parts and components
- Risk of reduction in sales to U.S. government branches, agencies, and departments
- Potential non-compliance with laws and regulations related to government contracts
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 19 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2021
+0.5%
Avg return
Earnings day
+1.0%
Avg return
5 days after
+1.9%
Avg return
30 days after
57%
39 / 68 earnings
Positive
+24.5%
Q3 2020
Best reaction
-16.4%
Q3 2025
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | -3.1% | +2.5% | — | |
| Q2 2026 | +0.9% | +9.8% | +26.4% | |
| Q1 2026 | +4.3% | +12.2% | +10.4% | |
| Q4 2025 | +2.0% | +9.8% | +2.7% | |
| Q3 2025 | -16.4% | -15.7% | -22.7% | |
| Q2 2025 | +8.0% | +9.0% | +9.5% | |
| Q1 2025 | -4.7% | -6.6% | -11.2% | |
| Q4 2024 | -13.2% | -8.8% | -14.9% | |
| Q3 2024 | -6.6% | -6.8% | -0.4% | |
| Q2 2024 | -10.4% | -10.1% | -17.1% | |
| Q1 2024 | -1.1% | -2.9% | -5.4% | |
| Q4 2023 | +0.6% | +2.7% | +0.6% | |
| Q3 2023 | +6.6% | +5.4% | +5.1% | |
| Q2 2023 | -3.3% | -3.8% | +7.7% | |
| Q1 2023 | -9.3% | -10.1% | +9.7% | |
| Q4 2022 | -8.2% | -6.1% | +3.4% | |
| Q3 2022 | +9.1% | +10.3% | +7.2% | |
| Q2 2022 | +7.5% | +8.7% | +15.4% | |
| Q1 2022 | +1.7% | -0.3% | +8.1% | |
| Q4 2021 | +9.1% | +6.3% | -6.2% | |
| Q3 2021 | -2.1% | +3.1% | -4.2% | |
| Q2 2021 | +2.6% | +4.6% | +11.4% | |
| Q1 2021 | +11.8% | +9.3% | +17.7% | |
| Q4 2020 | +4.5% | -1.1% | +5.8% | |
| Q3 2020 | +24.5% | +36.2% | +25.4% | |
| Q2 2020 | +14.9% | +6.2% | +1.4% | |
| Q1 2020 | -5.9% | -6.2% | -7.4% | |
| Q4 2019 | +9.6% | +5.9% | +5.3% | |
| Q3 2019 | -5.6% | -7.3% | -6.3% | |
| Q2 2019 | -1.6% | -9.0% | -6.0% | |
| Q1 2019 | +8.1% | +6.4% | +1.0% | |
| Q4 2018 | -10.5% | -5.1% | -3.1% | |
| Q3 2018 | +2.1% | -2.1% | +6.1% | |
| Q2 2018 | -6.6% | -6.7% | -2.9% | |
| Q1 2018 | +6.4% | +1.1% | +5.3% | |
| Q4 2017 | +5.6% | +6.7% | +0.1% | |
| Q3 2017 | +0.5% | -0.3% | +1.1% | |
| Q2 2017 | -9.0% | -9.1% | -14.8% | |
| Q1 2017 | +5.8% | +4.7% | +12.5% | |
| Q4 2016 | -5.3% | -2.8% | -1.3% | |
| Q3 2016 | +3.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2016 | +5.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2016 | -11.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +3.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -6.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | -3.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -11.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +7.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | -7.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | -4.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -8.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | -0.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +8.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +18.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | -5.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +9.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -1.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +1.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | -2.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | +2.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +2.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | +0.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +0.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | +0.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | +0.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | +4.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | +4.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +4.3% | — | — |
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