AerCap Reports Strong Q2 Earnings and Raises Full-Year Guidance
AerCap (NYSE: AER) reported second-quarter adjusted earnings per share of $5.14, reflecting disciplined capital deployment and an improved operating environment in the aviation sector. The company raised its full-year adjusted EPS guidance to approximately $16.80 from a prior forecast of $14.50, citing strong performance across core operations and asset sales. The firm generated $1.5 billion in operating cash flow during Q2 and sold 38 owned assets for $1.4 billion with a 20% gain-on-sale margin due to robust secondary market demand. AerCap also repurchased shares worth $691 million, bringing the first-half total to over $1.4 billion while maintaining approximately $3.5 billion in excess capital. The company added 131 aircraft year-to-date and placed new orders for 15 Boeing 787s with deliveries scheduled from 2030–2033, reinforcing its leadership position as the largest owner of this fleet type.
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