StandardAero Inc. Updates on Share Sale, Preliminary 2025 Results, and Analyst Rating
Secondary Offering StandardAero Inc. (NYSE: SARO) announced that two of its major stockholders, affiliates of The Carlyle Group Inc. and GIC, plan to offer and sell an aggregate of 50,000,000 shares of the company’s common stock. The announcement was made on 27 January 2026 and was reported by Wallstreet‑online.de. The offering represents a significant increase in the number of shares available to the market and will be executed by the selling stockholders.
Preliminary 2025 Financial Estimates On 27 January 2026, StandardAero also released unaudited preliminary estimated results for the fiscal year ended 31 December 2025. The company stated that the figures are provisional and subject to revision upon completion of its year‑end closing process. Key highlights from the preliminary estimates (in millions, except percentages) are:
| Item | 2025 Estimate | 2024 Actual |
|---|---|---|
| Net income | $275.0 | $11.0 |
| Income tax expense | $100.0 | $70.8 |
| Depreciation & amortization | $195.0 | $188.1 |
| Interest expense | $175.0 | $282.5 |
| Business transformation costs (LEAP and CFM) | $25.0 | $43.2 |
| Non‑cash stock compensation | $15.0 | $17.4 |
StandardAero noted that the company will provide further detail on the fourth quarter and full‑year 2025 results, as well as a 2026 outlook, in the following month. Investors are cautioned that the preliminary figures should not be treated as definitive financial statements.
Analyst Rating Upgrade In a separate development on 26 January 2026, Investor’s Business Daily reported that StandardAero’s IBD SmartSelect Composite Rating had risen to 98, up from 94 the previous day. The rating increase reflects improved investor sentiment and analyst confidence in the company’s performance and prospects.
Market Context As of 25 January 2026, StandardAero’s closing price was $32.72. The stock’s 52‑week high and low are $34.48 and $21.31, respectively. The company’s market capitalization stands at approximately $11.03 billion, with a price‑earnings ratio of 47.85. These metrics suggest a valuation that is higher than many peers in the industrial sector, consistent with the recent rating upgrade.
Conclusion StandardAero’s announcement of a sizable secondary offering, the release of preliminary 2025 results, and the recent analyst rating upgrade provide a comprehensive snapshot of the company’s current financial position and market perception. Stakeholders should monitor the forthcoming detailed disclosures for a clearer view of the company’s performance trajectory.
