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- **17% Organic Growth**: Part supply up 27%, 20+ new distribution agreements.
- **Trax Software Expansion**: 15% airline market share, Aerostrat integration.
- **2026 Outlook**: 10%+ growth, 6% margin expansion, $1.08 EPS.
- **Risk**: USM supply tightening, cross-sell execution.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- Q1 2026 revenue grew 17% organically, driven by 27% part supply growth and 15% commercial sales expansion.
- Secured 20+ new distribution agreements, including exclusive AmSafe deal, driving 20%+ parts distribution growth.
- Trax software now serves 15% of global airlines, with Aerostrat acquisition adding 100+ customers.
- 2026 outlook: 10%+ organic growth, 6% margin expansion, $1.08 EPS vs. $0.85 prior year.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】
- GAAP net $420M, Non-GAAP EPS $1.08 (vs. $0.85), 15% margin expansion.
- Part supply EBITDA $43.8M (13.8% margin), repair $24.9M (12.1% margin).
- Q2 guidance: 7-10% sales growth, 6% margin expansion.

**【Q&A Highlights】
- Part supply pipeline: 20+ new distribution wins, 15%+ growth in 2026.
- Cross-selling: 15% component repair volume shifted, 2026 targets 20%+ cross-sell.
- USM margins: 14%+ if supply loosens, 2026 USM sales $200M+.
- Aerostrat earn-out: 3-year retention plan for 100+ key employees.
- Engine aftermarket: 80% part supply, 20% repair exposure to engines.
- Trax e-commerce: 15%+ parts cross-sell via digital platform.


AAR Corp. (AIR) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

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