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CIBC Say Aviation Week Data Indicates Business Aviation Utilization Tops Both Prior-Year and Pre-COVID Levels

CIBC Capital Markets on Tuesday said recent Aviation Week data indicates business aviation utilization remains above both prior-year and pre-COVID levels, even as activity increasingly diverges across operators within the fractional segment.At the aggregate level, the backdrop "remains constructive", said CIBC."For the Feb-Apr/26 period, Corporate, Fractional, Charter, and Private individual operator classes all exceeded their utilization levels from both 2025 and 2019," noted CIBC. "Corporate operators, the largest segment with fleets exceeding 21,600 aircraft, recorded just under 1MM flight hours over the three-month period, up 4% Y/Y and 33% above the same period in 2019."Fractional operators were stronger, with activity up 11% Y/Y and 93% above pre-COVID levels, stated CIBC. It noted that, within the category, however, performance is not uniform. NetJets and Flexjet both saw higher flight hours over the period, with NetJets up 11% Y/Y and Flexjet up 12% Y/Y, said CIBC and noted that, in contrast, VistaJet, Flyexclusive, and Wheels Up all reported lower activity, with VistaJet down 9%, Flyexclusive down 4%, and Wheels Up down 46%.According to CIBC, taken together, the data suggests that recent divergence is occurring within a market where overall utilization remains elevated. It further noted that, given that fractional utilization as a group is still growing (+11% Y/Y), gains at the largest operators are offsetting declines elsewhere within the same segment."There are also notable differences in fleet positioning across operators," said CIBC. "NetJets and Flexjet operate fleets across multiple cabin categories, while other operators are more concentrated in narrower segments of the market."CIBC noted, while the utilization data does not isolate fleet mix as a driver, the split highlights that activity is not evenly distributed across the operator base.For Bombardier Inc (BBD-B.TO), CIBC noted, the key takeaway is that the broader demand environment "remains intact". Utilization across both Corporate and Fractional segments continues to run above prior-year and pre-pandemic levels, supporting ongoing aircraft activity across core end markets."Overall, the data points to a market that remains active in aggregate, but where utilization trends are becoming increasingly uneven across operators," added CIBC.Price: $19.63, Change: $+0.85, Percent Change: +4.53%

Exchange Income Announces May 2026 Dividend

Exchange Income's (EIF.TO) directors declared eligible dividends totaling $0.23 per share for the month ended May 31, 2026, unchanged from the prior month, the company said on Friday.The May dividend is payable on June 15, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 29, 2026.Price: $105.93, Change: $-1.19, Percent Change: -1.11%

CIBC Raises Exchange Income's Price Target to C$123.00 From C$120.00

CIBC Capital Markets maintained its outperformer rating on the shares of Exchange Income (EIF.TO) and raised its price target to C$123.00 from C$120.00 after the company reported its first-quarter results on May 11.EIF entered 2026 with "solid operating momentum, delivering results ahead of expectations and reinforcing confidence in the durability of its diversified model," said CIBC.Management maintained its formal EBITDA guidance range of $825MM-$875MM but now expects performance to track toward the upper end, supported by strength in Aerospace & Aviation and improving trends in Manufacturing, noted CIBC and added that while the guidance range was not raised, management was explicit that this reflects a cautious stance in the context of ongoing geopolitical uncertainty, particularly around fuel markets.CIBC noted that, operationally, the business is seeing "encouraging demand signals" in the north, with passenger traffic into Nunavut growing faster than typical population trends."Management attributes this to increasing government and infrastructure-related activity in the region," said CIBC. "While still early, commentary suggests this may represent the beginning of a multi-year build-out tied to sovereignty, defence, and resource investment in Northern Canada."Beyond core airline operations, Canadian North also provides "incremental strategic value" through its Boeing 737 exposure, said CIBC and added that this expands Regional One's data set and supports EIF's "stated ambition" to grow its presence in narrowbody aftermarket parts and leasing through the Mach2 platform.Tariff exposure "remains manageable" at the consolidated level, said CIBC and further added that the impact is largely confined to the Multi-Storey Window Solutions business, where recent changes to tariff calculation methodology have increased costs on cross-border shipments."In response, EIF is adjusting production flows, aligning U.S. production with U.S. demand and vice versa, which mitigates part of the impact," added CIBC. "Other Manufacturing businesses are largely insulated given their domestic focus and USMCA compliance."Price: $106.60, Change: $+2.24, Percent Change: +2.15%

Exchange Income Upgraded to Outperform at BMO, Price Target Lifted to $120.00

BMO Capital Markets upgraded its rating on the shares of Exchange Income (EIF.TO) to outperform from market perform and raised its price target to $120.00 from $111.00 following the company's first-quarter results.While acknowledging the investment is "not without risk," analyst Michael Goldies said given the stock's rapid expansion of valuation multiples, the company has a set of clear catalysts and tailwinds to support go-forward share price performance. He also sees these opportunities as being multi-year and multi-segment.Goldie has also lifted Exchange Income's 2026 EPS estimate to $4.45 from $3.98 and 2027 to $5.02 from $4.65.Price: $107.04, Change: $+2.68, Percent Change: +2.57%

Exchange Income Exchange Income Q1 Adjusted EPS More Than Doubles, Revenue Hits Record

Exchange Income Corporation (EIF.TO) reported a jump in first-quarter earnings on Monday, driven by record revenue for the period.The company posted record adjusted earnings, excluding most one-time items, of C$34 million, or $0.61 per share, up from $14 million, or $0.28, a year earlier. The FactSet consensus estimate expected $0.36 share.Revenue reached a record $867 million, up $198 million, or 30%, from the prior-year period. It surpassed FactSet's consensus estimate of $823.5 million.Adjusted EBITDA totaled record $166 million, a rise of of $36 million, or 28%, over the year-prior prior period.Based on the first quarter results, the company said it expects that its adjusted EBITDA for Fiscal 2026 will be in the range of $825 million to $875 million with an updated bias to the upper end of the range."This quarter reinforces a simple truth about EIC: when conditions become more volatile, our diversified portfolio and essential-service businesses provide stability. In an environment marked by geopolitical conflict, constantly shifting trade policy, rising fuel prices and uneven business sentiment, EIC delivered record results by staying focused on what we control-operational execution and taking a long-term view of our businesses. The proof is in our performance: record Revenue, record Adjusted EBITDA, record Free Cash Flow, record Free Cash Flow less Maintenance Capital Expenditures, record Net Earnings and record Adjusted Net Earnings," chief executive Mike Pyle said.Shares of the company closed down $0.85 to $97.89 on Toronto Stock Exchange.

Earnings Flash (EIF.TO) Exchange Income Posts Q1 Adjusted Net Earnings Per Share of $0.61 Vs $0.28

Earnings Flash (EIF.TO) Exchange Income Reports Q1 287% Increase in Net Earnings and 257% Increase in Net Earnings Per Share

Exchange Income Announces April 2026 Dividend and Amends Its Dividend Reinvestment and Share Purchase Plan

Exchange Income (EIF.TO), a diversified, acquisition-oriented company focused on opportunities in the Aerospace & Aviation and Manufacturing segments, on Friday said that its directors declared eligible dividends totaling $0.23 per share for the month ended April 30, 2026, unchanged from the prior month.It is payable on May 15, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on April 30, 2026.Exchange Income also announced certain amendments to its dividend reinvestment and share purchase plan. "Under the Plan, participants may elect to have their dividends reinvested in additional common shares of the corporation at a price based on the volume weighted average closing trading price of the common shares on the Toronto Stock Exchange for the five trading days immediately preceding the dividend payment date, less a discount to such trading price," it said.It added directors have amended the plan to cut the discount to the trading price from 3% to 1%.The amendments will be effective for the April 2026 dividend, added the company.Shares in EIF were down $2.97 or 2.8% at $102.72 yesterday.

BMO Raises Exchange Income Price Target to $111.00, Sees Limited Impact From Higher Energy Prices

BMO has lifted its price target on the shares of Exchange Income (EIF.TO) by $11.00 to $111.00 to reflect higher market multiples, while maintaining a market-perform rating.Analyst Michael Goldie sees "limited" impact from the macro backdrop of higher energy prices on the company's current earnings outlook. "While there is some potential risk in Aircraft Sales & Leasing, we believe the Strait would need to be closed for longer and customer flight activity decline," he adds.Goldie expects the geopolitical climate to only further current trends of increased global defense spending, buoying the outlook for Exchange's aerospace operations.Price: $103.43, Change: $-2.26, Percent Change: -2.14%