AAR (AIR) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?

AIR - AAR Corp.

AIRCRAFT & PARTS
$102.48
2.58 (2.59%) โ–ฒ
5d: -11.74%
30d: -17.27%
90d: -28.64%
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Analysis Updated: Oct 1, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Sep 29, 2026 0d

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Bottom Line:
โธ๏ธ WAIT FOR STABILIZATION: AIR is down 11.7% over the last 5 days. While fundamentals may be solid, catching a falling knife is risky. Wait for price to stabilize before entering.
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Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)

Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation

0% (Stagnation) 50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$180.60
Based on 9.0% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$112.14
8.6% Margin of Safety

How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 21.1x Exit PE.

In-depth Analysis How we analyze

Valuation Analysis: AIR is currently trading at $102.48, which is considered oversold relative to its 30-day fair value range of $113.43 to $131.34. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a discount (Forward PE: 17.9) compared to its historical average (21.1). Remarkably, the market is currently pricing in an annual earnings decline of 5.3% over the next few years. This pessimistic expectation contrasts with the company's recent 4.2% earnings growth, suggesting potential undervaluation if the company simply maintains stability.

Technical Outlook: Technically, AIR is showing sideways momentum. Immediate support is located at $99.30, while resistance sits at $122.00.

Market Sentiment: AIR scores 25/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge. Note this measures entry quality, not trend direction — a low score can mean the chart is extended after a strong run (don't chase) or still falling without stabilization; better entries typically come after a pullback toward the 20-day average. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $154.50 (+54.7%). Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.

Quick Decision Summary

Current Position OVERSOLD
Historical Trading Range $113.43 - $131.34
Company Quality Score 36/100 (SELL)
Volume Confirmation HIGH
Confidence Score 57.1%

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All Signals

  • BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
  • BEARISH: Weak technical setup (25/100)
  • BULLISH: High volume confirmation
  • BULLISH: Trading 54.7% below Wall St target ($154.50)
  • WARNING: Composite score 36/100 in the bottom quintile โ€” this cohort historically lags the market

Trading Range Analysis

30-Day Trading Range $113.43 - $131.34
Current vs Trading Range OVERSOLD

Support & Resistance Levels

Support Level $99.30
Resistance Level $122.00
Current Trend Sideways
Technical data as of Oct 1, 2026

Fundamental Context

Forward P/E (Next Year Est.) 17.87
Wall Street Target $154.50 (+54.7%)
Revenue Growth (YoY) 24.1%
Earnings Growth (YoY) 4.2%
Profit Margin 5.5%
Valuation Discount vs History -5.3% cheaper
PE vs Historical 17.9 vs 21.1 CHEAP
Market-Implied Price Targets If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY): -5.3% (market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target $94.61 (-5%)
2-Year Target $89.59 (-10%)
3-Year Target $84.84 (-15%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes) (PE: 18โ†’21) $100.17 (+0%)
3-Year Scenarios Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull: (PE: 20.4, Growth: 13.9%) $168.72 (+69%)
Base: (SPY PE: 17.9, Growth: 13.9%) $147.81 (+48%)
Bear: (PE: 15.2, Growth: 13.9%) $125.64 (+26%)
๐Ÿ“ˆ Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (21x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (18x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 20.67 | Current EPS (TTM): $4.91
Bull Case $127.08 (+27%)
Analyst growth 13.8%, PE expands to 22.7
Base Case $115.52 (+16%)
Market implied 13.8%, PE stable at 20.7
Bear Case $69.00 (-31%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 17.6
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
๐Ÿ’ก Upside Surprise Potential
If earnings stabilize (0% growth), PE could expand from 17.9 to 21.1
Stabilization Target: $117.95 (+18.1%)
PE Expansion Potential: +18.1%
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