NYSE$AL
Air Lease Corporation · Q2 2021 earnings
Q2 2021 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Announced second quarter 2021 results, demonstrating resilience amidst airline industry recovery with strategic leasing efforts and solid financial performance.
Air Lease Corporation reported a decrease in revenues by 5.7% to $491.9 million compared to the same period last year. Net income available to common stockholders was $85.6 million, with diluted earnings per share at $0.75. The company took delivery of 12 aircraft and maintained a strong lease placement rate.
- Took delivery of 12 aircraft from orderbook, representing $971 million in aircraft investments.
- Placed 93% of contracted orderbook positions on long-term leases for aircraft delivering through the end of 2022.
- Ended the quarter with $27.1 billion in committed minimum future rental payments.
- To date, 52% of the lease deferrals granted have been repaid, representing $126.9 million.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
ALC · Revenue · Quarterly
$492M
Revenue by segment
ALC · $561M total across 1 segment · Q4 2022
- Rental of flight equipment$561M—100.0%
Forward guidance
The airline industry is improving with passenger traffic staging a robust recovery in the U.S.A., Mexico, China, Russia, and most of Europe.
Tailwinds
- Passenger traffic is staging a robust recovery in the U.S.A., Mexico, China, Russia, and most of Europe.
- Pent up demand is resulting in rapid and strong recovery when and where travel restrictions are lifted.
- Canada opening its borders should provide a further stimulant to North America.
- Strong freight and e-commerce demand is aiding airline recovery globally, which is particularly beneficial for our widebody customers in Asia and Europe.
- Fitch Ratings reaffirmed our corporate and long-term debt ratings at BBB and upgraded our outlook to stable.
Headwinds
- International and long haul traffic at a much slower recovery rate.
- Outside of China, Asia overall lags in traffic recovery and vaccination rates.
- Still face some customer and OEM challenges in the near term.
- Airline profitability impacted by manufacturing delays and the impact of COVID-19.
- Aircraft delivery schedule could continue to be subject to material changes and delivery delays could potentially extend well into 2022 and beyond.
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 Q2 2021
+1.3%
Avg return
Earnings day
+0.2%
Avg return
5 days after
+1.2%
Avg return
30 days after
62%
39 / 63 earnings
Positive
+15.5%
Q1 2020
Best reaction
-17.2%
Q2 2024
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | — | — | — | |
| Q4 2025 | +0.1% | +0.2% | -0.1% | |
| Q3 2025 | -0.3% | -0.1% | +0.1% | |
| Q2 2025 | -0.4% | +0.7% | +15.4% | |
| Q1 2025 | +8.1% | +10.0% | +17.0% | |
| Q4 2024 | +6.7% | +10.3% | -0.7% | |
| Q3 2024 | -0.5% | +2.2% | +5.7% | |
| Q2 2024 | -17.2% | -14.6% | -6.8% | |
| Q1 2024 | -7.0% | -4.5% | -8.7% | |
| Q4 2023 | -2.9% | -4.1% | +11.4% | |
| Q3 2023 | -1.2% | +1.4% | +5.7% | |
| Q2 2023 | -0.9% | +0.9% | -1.4% | |
| Q1 2023 | -3.4% | -5.9% | -5.5% | |
| Q4 2022 | -4.2% | -6.2% | -18.5% | |
| Q3 2022 | +1.3% | +2.9% | +12.7% | |
| Q2 2022 | +2.1% | +0.8% | -3.5% | |
| Q1 2022 | -6.6% | -11.7% | -8.8% | |
| Q4 2021 | +2.5% | +2.1% | -4.0% | |
| Q3 2021 | +10.1% | +11.6% | -8.1% | |
| Q2 2021 | +1.0% | +1.0% | -3.6% | |
| Q1 2021 | -9.1% | -7.6% | -3.9% | |
| Q4 2020 | +4.0% | +2.0% | +3.8% | |
| Q3 2020 | +10.6% | +15.4% | +34.5% | |
| Q2 2020 | +5.1% | +10.7% | +13.3% | |
| Q1 2020 | +15.5% | +1.7% | +49.3% | |
| Q4 2019 | -4.0% | -3.4% | -47.5% | |
| Q3 2019 | -1.1% | -1.6% | +1.3% | |
| Q2 2019 | +3.6% | +0.7% | +8.2% | |
| Q1 2019 | +1.5% | +0.5% | +0.5% | |
| Q4 2018 | -0.2% | -0.5% | -14.7% | |
| Q3 2018 | -0.2% | -3.7% | -10.2% | |
| Q2 2018 | +1.7% | +1.8% | -0.4% | |
| Q1 2018 | -0.6% | +0.6% | +1.8% | |
| Q4 2017 | +1.5% | -3.1% | -8.5% | |
| Q3 2017 | +1.3% | -3.2% | +2.8% | |
| Q2 2017 | +8.3% | +8.1% | +3.0% | |
| Q1 2017 | -4.5% | -7.5% | -0.8% | |
| Q4 2016 | -4.7% | -2.6% | -5.6% | |
| Q3 2016 | +4.7% | +4.8% | +16.3% | |
| Q2 2016 | +1.5% | -0.4% | +4.8% | |
| Q1 2016 | +6.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +2.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +5.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +3.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +0.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | -1.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +1.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +4.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | +3.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +5.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +3.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | -1.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +2.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +5.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | +2.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | -0.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | -6.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | -6.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +1.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | +2.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +2.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | +7.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | +7.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | +7.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | — | — | — |
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