Research Alert: CFRA Maintains Buy Opinion On Shares Of Aercap Holdings N.v.

-- CFRA, an independent research provider, has providedwith the following research alert. Analysts at CFRA have summarized their opinion as follows:

We increase our 12-month target price by $10 to $174, or 9.3x our 2027 EPS estimate, in line with AER's three-year average forward P/E of 9.2x. After a strong Q1, we increase our 2026 EPS estimate by $0.80 to $17.05 and our 2027 EPS forecast by $1.11 to $18.76. AER reported record Q1 adjusted net income of $889 million ($5.39/share), beating consensus by 45%, and delivered a 19.4% adjusted ROE. Management raised full-year 2026 adjusted EPS guidance (excluding additional asset sales) to $14.50 (from $13-$14 previously) and announced a new $1 billion share repurchase program. AER's portfolio is well positioned, with 81% new technology aircraft, limiting exposure to potential older aircraft retirements if elevated fuel prices persist. Management secured 110 A320neo aircraft orders with attractive 2028+ delivery slots by leveraging its engine leasing leadership. Despite geopolitical headwinds, demand for aviation assets remains robust, with 87% lease extension rates and strong sales margins (24% unlevered gain).

Market Chatter: Japan Advances Energy Loan Talks With South Africa, Promotes Ammonia Co-Firing

Japan is accelerating talks on a yen-denominated energy loan for South Africa while promoting ammonia co-firing technology, Bloomberg said Tuesday, citing Japanese diplomatic officials.Japan will use the proposed loan to support South Africa's energy transition, though it did not disclose the amount, the report said, citing officials.Japan's initiative adds to about $10 billion in climate financing already pledged to South Africa by European countries under an existing energy transition agreement.Germany and Japan are expanding efforts to position their companies in South Africa, targeting opportunities in a market with strong solar and significant green hydrogen production potential.Leaders first discussed the loan during a meeting between President Cyril Ramaphosa and former Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba in Yokohama in August, the report added.Japan is promoting ammonia co-firing, which replaces part of coal use at power plants with ammonia to reduce emissions while maintaining existing infrastructure.South Africa can produce green hydrogen using its solar and wind resources, then convert it into ammonia for easier storage and transport, supporting cleaner energy pathways.However, critics say ammonia co-firing could extend the life of coal plants, as South Africa still generates about three-quarters of its electricity from coal, the report noted.has reached out to South Africa's Department of Electricity and Energy for any comments.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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