StandardAero Reports Strong Margin Growth Outpacing Revenue
StandardAero (NYSE:SARO) reported Q2 results showing significant margin expansion despite modest top-line growth. While revenue rose only 4.6% to $1.60 billion, net income surged by 43.7%, and adjusted diluted earnings per share increased by 24%. Adjusted EBITDA grew 12.3% year-over-year to $229.9 million with a margin of 14.4%, up from the previous year. The Engine Services segment, StandardAero's largest business unit, saw particularly strong performance with adjusted EBITDA rising by 14.4%. Management attributed this improvement to restructuring contracts and achieving profitability on key engine programs like LEAP and CFM56 DFW. The company also signed a license agreement with an OEM partner and acquired Unified Turbines to expand its capabilities. However, the Component Repair Services segment underperformed due to unfavorable sales mix and input delays affecting military platforms. Additionally, StandardAero used $72.3 million in operating cash despite reporting positive free cash flow of $50.2 million. The company's balance sheet also showed a decline in cash reserves while long-term debt increased.
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