StandardAero, Inc. (SARO) Stock Price & Analysis
StandardAero, Inc. (SARO) closed at USD 21.72 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, up 1.26% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 21.45; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 21.19–21.78 on volume of 2,738,970 shares. Market capitalization is $7.19B, with a 52-week range of USD 19.56–34.48 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 09:27 UTC.
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Key facts (SARO)
- Last four reported quarters (through Jun 30, 2026): revenue $6.32B, net income $324M (5.1% margin), free cash flow $219M (SEC filings).
- Valuation: P/E 22.2x (avg 344.3x at the last 2 fiscal year-ends), EV/EBITDA 11.8x, net debt $2.15B.
- 1 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold SARO (13F, Q2 2026): 0 new, 0 added, 1 reduced, 0 unchanged.
- Analysts: Buy (mean 2.13 on a 1–5 scale) (15 analysts), mean target USD 34.03 (range 25–42.4).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -24.9% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y -33.2% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-05, EPS estimate USD 0.3, revenue estimate $1.57B.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (SARO)
| USD | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $4.15B | $4.56B | $5.24B | $6.06B | $6.32B |
| Gross profit | $546M | $635M | $754M | $897M | — |
| Operating income | $263M | $337M | $403M | $551M | $598M |
| Net income | -$21.0M | -$35.1M | $11.0M | $277M | $324M |
| EPS (diluted) | -$0.08 | -$0.13 | $0.04 | $0.83 | — |
| Free cash flow | -$14.0M | $12.8M | -$26.6M | $234M | $219M |
| Gross margin | 13.1% | 13.9% | 14.4% | 14.8% | — |
| Operating margin | 6.3% | 7.4% | 7.7% | 9.1% | 9.5% |
| Net margin | -0.5% | -0.8% | 0.2% | 4.6% | 5.1% |
| Revenue growth | — | +9.9% | +14.8% | +15.8% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $120M | $58.0M | $103M | $290M | — |
| Total debt | — | $3.20B | $2.23B | $2.21B | — |
Fiscal years end Dec. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jun 30, 2026) (SARO)
P/E 22.2x · P/S 1.1x · EV/EBITDA 11.8x · EV/Sales 1.5x · P/FCF 32.9x · P/B 2.6x · FCF yield 3.04% · Earnings yield 4.51% · Net debt $2.15B · EV $9.33B
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Dec 2025 34.6x, Dec 2024 653.9x.
Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026) (SARO)
1 of 80 tracked investors hold SARO. Each row is the investor's latest 13F; change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vulcan Value Partners | 0.41% | $13.5M | Reduced -37.2% |
Analysts (SARO)
Consensus Buy (mean 2.13 on a 1–5 scale), 15 analysts; mean target USD 34.03 (low 25, high 42.4).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-01 | Susquehanna | Target lowered | Positive | $37 → $34 |
| 2026-09-17 | B of A Securities | Target lowered | Neutral | $35 → $27 |
| 2026-09-15 | Guggenheim | Initiated | Neutral | |
| 2026-08-10 | JP Morgan | Target raised | Overweight | $38 → $40 |
| 2026-08-07 | UBS | Target raised | Buy | $35 → $36 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (SARO)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2024-09-30) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -24.9% | -33.2% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | -25.0% | -17.8% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 35.8% | 34.8% |
| Max drawdown | -40.3% (Jan 2026→Oct 2026) | -38.8% (Jan 2026→Oct 2026) |
SARO analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $0.30 | $0.30 | -0.3% | $1.57B | 10 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $0.34 | $0.35 | -2.4% | $1.65B | 9 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $1.18 | $1.18 | -0.1% | $6.45B | 13 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $1.47 | $1.48 | -0.8% | $7.05B | 11 |
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 09:27 UTC)
| Price | USD 21.72 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 1.26% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 21.45 |
| Open | USD 21.28 |
| Day Range | USD 21.19 – 21.78 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 19.56 – 34.48 |
| Volume | 2,738,970 shares |
| Market Cap | $7.19B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (SARO)
Nexqual's technical model rates SARO "SELL" based on 2 bullish and 4 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:27 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 47.99 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 23.11) |
| MACD | -0.53 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (SARO)
Wall Street analysts rate SARO "Buy" based on 15 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 34.03 (range USD 25–42.4), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:27 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 15 |
| Mean Target | USD 34.03 |
| High Target | USD 42.4 |
| Low Target | USD 25 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 11 / 4 / 0 |
Earnings (SARO)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-05 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.38 |
| Revenue Estimate | $1.57B |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0.29 vs est 0.3 ▼ miss |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.24 vs est 0.24 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.24 vs est 0.24 ▼ miss |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.2 vs est 0.2 ▼ miss |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:27 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (SARO)
| Total Revenue | $6.32B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +4.60% |
| Gross Margin | +15.05% |
| Operating Margin | +10.53% |
| Profit Margin | +5.12% |
| ROE | +12.30% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.93 |
| Current Ratio | 2.14 |
| Total Cash | $179.06M |
| Total Debt | $2.57B |
| Free Cash Flow (last four quarters to Jun 2026, SEC 10-Q / 10-K) | $218.79M (3.5% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:27 UTC.
Financial Health Score (SARO)
Nexqual rates StandardAero, Inc.'s overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:27 UTC.
| Growth | Strong — Revenue +16% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Mixed — Gross margin 15%, operating 11% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — $179M cash and investments vs $2.33B debt (Jun 2026, SEC) |
| Cash Flow | Mixed — FCF $219M (last 4 quarters to Jun 2026, SEC), slim 3.5% margin |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 12%, ROA 5.6% |
Ownership (SARO)
| Insider Ownership | +0.33% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +115.59% |
| Shares Outstanding | 330.92M |
| Float | 216.60M |
| Short % of Float | +13.73% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:27 UTC.
Leadership (SARO)
StandardAero, Inc. is led by Paul A. McElhinney, CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:27 UTC.
| CEO & Director | Paul A. McElhinney |
|---|---|
| Executive Chairman | Russell W. Ford |
| CFO & Treasurer | Daniel Satterfield |
| President of Commercial Engine Services | Lewis Prebble |
| Vice President of Investor Relations | R. Rama Bondada |
Major Backers & Investors (SARO)
Notable institutional backers of StandardAero, Inc. include Carlyle Group Inc., Price (T.Rowe) Associates Inc, Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:27 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Carlyle Group Inc. | 25.56% |
| Price (T.Rowe) Associates Inc | 13.69% |
| Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC | 4.6% |
| T. Rowe Price | 4.07% |
| Jupiter Topco LLC | 3.71% |
| ALLSPRING FUNDS TRUST-Allspring Special Mid Cap Value Fund | 3.13% |
| Victory Capital Management Inc. | 2.97% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 6.53% |
| Vanguard Group | 6.19% |
| State Street | 3.94% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:27 UTC.
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