BTIG Research has recently resumed FTAI Aviation Ltd (FTAI) stock to Buy rating, as announced on August 26, 2024, according to Finviz. Earlier, on July 26, 2024, Stifel had raised the stock from a Hold to Buy, setting a price target of $132 for FTAI stock. Wolfe Research also reduced Peer Perform rating. Additionally, Jefferies initiated Buy rating on June 25, 2024, with a target price of $120. RBC Capital Mkts analysts, in their report published on May 3, 2024, also initiated Outperform rating and set a price target of $85 for FTAI Aviation Ltd’s stock. Analyst ratings are significant because they provide insights into stock performance expectations, influencing investor decisions and market sentiment.
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FTAI Aviation Ltd (FTAI) Stock Trading Recap
On Wednesday, FTAI Aviation Ltd (FTAI) stock saw a modest uptick, ending the day at $145.3 which represents a slight increase of $1.87 or 1.30% from the prior close of $143.43. The stock opened at $140.95 and touched a low of $140.23 during the day, reaching a high of $145.84. The volume of shares traded was 1.14 million exceeding the average volume of 1.04 million.
FTAI Stock Performance and Moving Averages
In recent trading, FTAI Aviation Ltd (FTAI) stock price has shown some volatility, fluctuating 3.17% over the last five trades and 10.37% over the past 30 trades. This represents a notable shift from earlier in the year. Over the last six months, the stock has risen by 98.50%, and it has gained 33.40% in the previous three months. Currently, FTAI is trading at 1.44%, 10.32%, and 59.06% relative to its 20-Day, 50-Day, and 200-Day Simple Moving Averages, respectively.
As of the latest trading close, FTAI, a Industrials sector stock, is trading -2.97% below its 52-week high but remains 300.83% above its 52-week low. The Average True Range (ATR) (14 days) of 4.31 highlights the stock’s average volatility, providing insight into how much the price typically fluctuates. This measure is crucial for understanding potential price swings and assessing overall market risk.
FTAI Aviation Ltd’s Profitability and Valuation Ratios
FTAI Aviation Ltd’s profitability metrics reveal strong financial health. The company currently boasts an operating margin of 30.82% and a profit margin of -3.88%, with a gross margin of 98.50%. The profit margin, also known as the revenue ratio or gross profit ratio, measures how efficiently a company converts sales into net income; higher margins indicate greater profitability.
In terms of valuation, FTAI Aviation Ltd’s market capitalization stands at $14.85 billion. Market cap represents the total value of all outstanding shares and is a key indicator of a company’s market value. The forward P/E ratio, which uses projected earnings for the next financial year, is 31.71. Additionally, the Price-to-Sales Ratio is 10.69, reflecting the market’s valuation of the company’s sales, while the Price-to-Book Ratio is 213.97, comparing the market value to the company’s book value.
Understanding Insider Trading
Investors often prefer to invest in shares held by company insiders, as management is typically more aligned with the company’s success and shareholder interests. Currently, insiders own just 1.44% of FTAI Aviation Ltd (FTAI)’s shares, while financial institutions hold 94.74%.