AER Dips 0.24% on 431st-Ranked $0.22 Billion Volume as Analysts Maintain Moderate Buy Amid Institutional Upgrades

AerCap (AER) saw a 0.24% decline on August 29, 2025, with a trading volume of $0.22 billion, down 22.74% from the previous day. The stock ranked 431st in market activity. Analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" consensus, supported by five buy ratings and one hold, though no recent coverage has emerged in 90 days. Earnings are projected to grow by 3.01% in the coming year, with a P/E ratio of 8.04, significantly lower than the market average of 23.58 and the transportation sector average of 13.09. A PEG ratio of 2.22 suggests potential overvaluation, while a P/B ratio of 1.24 indicates reasonable asset valuation.

Short interest stands at 1.31% of shares, with a days-to-cover ratio of 2.6, reflecting improved investor sentiment after a 1.52% monthly decline. The dividend yield of 0.98% lags in the bottom 25% of dividend-paying stocks, though the payout ratio of 7.92% remains sustainable. Institutional ownership at 96.42% underscores strong institutional confidence, contrasting with minimal insider holdings. Recent upgrades from Morgan Stanley and Barclays highlight optimism, with target prices raised to $120 and $131, respectively.

Backtest results confirm AER’s 0.24% drop on August 29, 2025, with a volume of $0.22 billion. The stock closed at $123.68 after hitting a 52-week high of $123.76 earlier in the session. Institutional investors, including Mather Group and Geneos Wealth Management, increased stakes in Q1 2025, reflecting ongoing support for the company’s strategic positioning in aircraft leasing and asset management.