CAE Inc. (CAE) Stock Price & Analysis
CAE Inc. (CAE) closed at USD 23.91 on Thursday, October 15, 2026, up 2.88% on the day. The US market is currently closed; this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 23.24; the Oct 15, 2026 session ranged USD 23.13–23.99 on volume of 594,253 shares. Market capitalization is $7.70B, with a 52-week range of USD 22.76–34.24 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
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Key facts (CAE)
- 1 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold CAE (13F, Q2 2026): 0 new, 0 added, 1 reduced, 0 unchanged.
- Analysts: Buy (mean 1.93 on a 1–5 scale) (15 analysts), mean target USD 32.62 (range 26.44–38.16).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -13.1% vs S&P 500 +18.1%; 5Y -23.6% vs S&P 500 +85.1%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-10, EPS estimate USD 0.27, revenue estimate $1.25B.
Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026) (CAE)
1 of 80 tracked investors hold CAE. Change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Eagle Investment | First Eagle Investment Management | 0.04% | $23.0M | Reduced -1.7% |
Analysts (CAE)
Consensus Buy (mean 1.93 on a 1–5 scale), 15 analysts; mean target USD 32.62 (low 26.44, high 38.16).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-13 | Jefferies | Target lowered | Hold | $28 → $26 |
| 2026-10-09 | Barclays | Initiated | Overweight | $38 |
| 2026-08-17 | RBC Capital | Upgrade | Sector Perform → Outperform | $36 → $46 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (CAE)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-16) | 5Y (from 2021-10-11) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -13.1% | -23.6% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +18.1% | +85.1% |
| Per year | -13.1% | -5.2% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 33.1% | 33.6% |
| Max drawdown | -32.0% (Jan 2026→Oct 2026) | -54.1% (Nov 2021→Sep 2022) |
Key Statistics (as of October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC)
| Price | USD 23.91 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 2.88% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 23.24 |
| Open | USD 23.28 |
| Day Range | USD 23.13 – 23.99 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 22.76 – 34.24 |
| Volume | 594,253 shares |
| Market Cap | $7.70B |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (CAE)
Nexqual's technical model rates CAE "SELL" based on 1 bullish and 4 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 49.92 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 24.66) |
| MACD | -0.28 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (CAE)
Wall Street analysts rate CAE "Buy" based on 15 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 32.62 (range USD 26.44–38.16), per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 15 |
| Mean Target | USD 32.62 |
| High Target | USD 38.16 |
| Low Target | USD 26.44 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 11 / 3 / 1 |
Earnings (CAE)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-10 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.27 |
| Revenue Estimate | $1.25B |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0.26 vs est 0.23 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.42 vs est 0.42 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.34 vs est 0.3 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.23 vs est 0.2 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (CAE)
| Total Revenue | $4.99B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +6.80% |
| Gross Margin | +28.57% |
| Operating Margin | +10.06% |
| Profit Margin | +5.75% |
| ROE | +5.64% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.59 |
| Current Ratio | 0.83 |
| Total Cash | $568.70M |
| Total Debt | $3.21B |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
Financial Health Score (CAE)
Nexqual rates CAE Inc.'s overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
| Growth | Mixed — Revenue +4.4% YoY (annual), slow |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Solid — Gross margin 29%, operating 10% |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — CAD 569M cash vs CAD 3.21B debt |
| Cash Flow | Solid — Operating cash flow CAD 982M (TTM) |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 6%, ROA 3.5% |
Ownership (CAE)
| Insider Ownership | +0.03% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +87.77% |
| Shares Outstanding | 321.85M |
| Float | 289.16M |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
Leadership (CAE)
CAE Inc. is led by Matthew F. Bromberg (age 55), CEO, President & Director, per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
| CEO, President & Director | Matthew F. Bromberg (age 55) |
|---|---|
| Executive Chairman of the Board | Calin Rovinescu CM, L.L.B., LLL (age 69) |
| Chief Financial Officer | Ryan McLeod C.A. |
| Senior Vice President of Operations | Juan Araujo |
| President of Defense & Security | Pascal Grenier |
Major Backers & Investors (CAE)
Notable institutional backers of CAE Inc. include Caisse De Depot Et Placement Du Quebec, 1832 Asset Management L.P., Brandes Investment Partners L.P., according to Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Caisse De Depot Et Placement Du Quebec | 9.67% |
| 1832 Asset Management L.P. | 6.12% |
| Brandes Investment Partners L.P. | 5.75% |
| Browning West Lp | 3.94% |
| Mackenzie Financial Corporation | 2.48% |
| Select Equity Group LP | 2.19% |
| Royal Bank of Canada | 2.15% |
| Jupiter Topco LLC | 2.04% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 5.24% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
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