Alex Trapp Sells 475 Shares of StandardAero (NYSE:SARO) Stock

StandardAero, Inc. (NYSE:SARO) insider Alex Trapp sold 475 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, April 16th. The shares were sold at an average price of $27.36, for a total value of $12,996.00. Following the sale, the insider owned 1,281 shares in the company, valued at approximately $35,048.16. This represents a 27.05% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this link. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards.

StandardAero Stock Performance

SARO opened at $26.75 on Friday. The stock has a market cap of $8.90 billion, a PE ratio of 32.23 and a beta of 1.35. The company has a current ratio of 2.20, a quick ratio of 1.57 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.82. StandardAero, Inc. has a 1 year low of $23.97 and a 1 year high of $34.48. The stock’s 50 day simple moving average is $28.26 and its 200-day simple moving average is $28.36.

StandardAero (NYSE:SARO) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, February 25th. The company reported $0.24 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, meeting analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.24. The business had revenue of $1.60 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.57 billion. StandardAero had a return on equity of 10.88% and a net margin of 4.58%.StandardAero’s quarterly revenue was up 13.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted ($0.04) earnings per share. StandardAero has set its FY 2026 guidance at 1.350-1.450 EPS. Sell-side analysts forecast that StandardAero, Inc. will post 0.29 EPS for the current year.

StandardAero News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting StandardAero this week:

• Positive Sentiment: InsiderMonkey published a bullish profile highlighting why StandardAero is an attractive position in a portfolio, providing a favorable third‑party narrative that may support investor interest. What Makes Standard Aero (SARO) an Exciting Position in Middle Coast Investing’s Portfolio?
• Neutral Sentiment: CEO Russell Wayne Ford sold 10,638 shares at an average $27.36 to cover tax withholding related to vested equity, reducing his stake by ~42.6%. Filing: SEC Filing
• Neutral Sentiment: CFO Daniel Satterfield sold 2,306 shares at $27.36 (27.0% stake reduction) to cover tax withholding on vested awards. Filing: SEC Filing
• Neutral Sentiment: COO Kimberly Ernzen sold 2,516 shares at $27.36 (≈27.5% reduction) for tax-withholding on equity vesting. Filing: SEC Filing
• Neutral Sentiment: Insider Lewis Prebble sold 1,141 shares at $27.36 (27.5% reduction) to cover tax withholding on vested awards. Filing: SEC Filing
• Neutral Sentiment: Alex Trapp sold 475 shares at $27.36 (27.1% reduction) to cover tax withholding. InsiderTrades: Alex Trapp
• Neutral Sentiment: Gregory Clemens Krekeler sold 390 shares at $27.36 (34.5% reduction) to satisfy tax-withholding on vested equity. Filing: SEC Filing
• Neutral Sentiment: Anthony Brancato sold 1,107 shares at $27.36 (27.0% reduction) to cover taxes tied to equity vesting. Filing: SEC Filing
• Neutral Sentiment: Malisa Chambliss sold 764 shares at $27.36 (27.0% reduction) for tax-withholding related to vested awards. Filing: SEC Filing

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of analysts have weighed in on SARO shares. BTIG Research started coverage on StandardAero in a research report on Thursday, April 2nd. They issued a “buy” rating and a $35.00 price target on the stock. Wall Street Zen cut StandardAero from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday. Susquehanna set a $38.00 price target on StandardAero in a research report on Thursday, January 15th. Sanford C. Bernstein reiterated an “outperform” rating and issued a $39.00 price target on shares of StandardAero in a research report on Tuesday, February 24th. Finally, Zacks Research upgraded StandardAero from a “strong sell” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Friday, February 27th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, five have assigned a Buy rating and four have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $34.70.

Institutional Trading of StandardAero

Large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Comerica Bank bought a new stake in StandardAero in the first quarter valued at $26,000. State of Wyoming acquired a new position in StandardAero in the third quarter worth $27,000. First Horizon Corp acquired a new position in StandardAero in the third quarter worth $34,000. Aventura Private Wealth LLC acquired a new position in StandardAero in the fourth quarter worth $45,000. Finally, Danske Bank A S acquired a new position in StandardAero in the third quarter worth $82,000.

About StandardAero

StandardAero is a global aerospace maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) provider specializing in gas turbine engines, auxiliary power units (APUs), airframe components and oil & gas rotating equipment. The company offers a full suite of technical services including engine repair and overhaul, component repair, accessory maintenance, parts manufacturing and on-site field support. Its customer base spans commercial airlines, business and general aviation operators, regional carriers, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and defense organizations.

With roots dating back to 1911, StandardAero has grown through strategic acquisitions and organic expansion to become one of the largest independent MRO providers in the industry.