Aercap Holdings (AER) Soars 1.08% on Strong Q1 Earnings

Aercap Holdings (AER) shares surged to a record high today, with an intraday gain of 1.08%.

The strategy of buying AER shares after they reached a recent high and holding for one week resulted in a 3.63% return over the past five years, significantly underperforming the benchmark's 39.28% return. The strategy's Sharpe ratio was 0.57, indicating moderate returns and risk, with a maximum drawdown of -2.57% and a CAGR of 1.57%. It effectively managed volatility, with a volatility of 2.76%, but the overall performance was lackluster compared to the market.

Aercap Holdings reported its first quarter results for 2025, showing a revenue increase to US$2.08 billion, up 2.9% compared to the first quarter of 2024, and net income of US$642.9 million, up 6.4%. Positive earnings reports can positively influence stock prices.

Aercap is currently rated as a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), with the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its full-year earnings increasing by 2.7% over the past quarter. Positive analyst ratings and upward revisions in earnings estimates can contribute to a favorable stock price movement.

The Chief Financial Officer of AerCap Holdings intends to sell stock, which could impact investor sentiment and stock price depending on the perceived reasons for the sale.