AerCap: A Closer Look at the Aviation Giant's Market Performance

AerCap, a major player in the aviation industry, has been making waves with its impressive stock performance. Valued at $27. 2 billion, this global company specializes in aircraft and engine leasing, trading, and parts sales. It also offers aircraft management services and maintenance, repair, and overhaul services. The stock has seen a significant rise, with a 52% increase over the past year. AerCap hit an all-time high of $146. 55 on December 23, and it continues to show strong technical momentum. The stock's Weighted Alpha is +56. 90, and it has a 100% “Buy” opinion from Barchart. Analysts are bullish on AerCap, with multiple “Buy” ratings and long-term price targets up to $290. The company's revenue is expected to grow by 4. 15% this year, and earnings are estimated to increase by 22. 08%. However, revenue is projected to decrease slightly by 0. 24% next year, and earnings are expected to grow by only 0. 55%.AerCap's stock has a 9. 79x trailing price-earnings ratio and a 0. 74% dividend yield. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is at 70. 48, indicating that the stock may be overbought. There is technical support around $144. 75, and the stock recently traded at $145. 22 with a 50-day moving average of $132. 93. Wall Street analysts and individual investors are generally positive about AerCap. Barchart analysts have given 9 “Strong Buy” and 1 “Hold” opinion on the stock. Value Line gives the stock its “Highest” rating with 3-5-year price targets between $195-$290. CFRA’s MarketScope Advisor rates it a “Buy” with a price target of $150. Morningstar thinks with the stock’s recent runup, it’s 11% overvalued. Short interest is low at 1. 79% of the float, indicating that investors are not heavily betting against the stock. However, it's important to note that the stock is extremely volatile and speculative. Investors should have a predetermined stop loss in case things go south.