AerCap Holdings (NYSE:AER) Shares Acquired by Mizuho Markets Americas LLC

Mizuho Markets Americas LLC boosted its holdings in shares of AerCap Holdings (NYSE:AER - Free Report) by 15.8% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 136,750 shares of the financial services provider's stock after purchasing an additional 18,700 shares during the period. Mizuho Markets Americas LLC owned approximately 0.07% of AerCap worth $11,885,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Trust Co. of Vermont acquired a new stake in AerCap during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $27,000. Assetmark Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of AerCap in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $42,000. CVA Family Office LLC purchased a new stake in shares of AerCap in the 1st quarter valued at approximately $52,000. Global Retirement Partners LLC lifted its position in shares of AerCap by 210.3% in the 1st quarter. Global Retirement Partners LLC now owns 754 shares of the financial services provider's stock valued at $66,000 after acquiring an additional 511 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Bourgeon Capital Management LLC lifted its position in shares of AerCap by 20,000.0% in the 4th quarter. Bourgeon Capital Management LLC now owns 1,005 shares of the financial services provider's stock valued at $75,000 after acquiring an additional 1,000 shares in the last quarter. 96.42% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several brokerages recently commented on AER. TD Cowen upped their price target on shares of AerCap from $105.00 to $125.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a research report on Thursday, May 23rd. Barclays increased their price target on shares of AerCap from $94.00 to $111.00 and gave the stock an "overweight" rating in a research note on Thursday. Morgan Stanley initiated coverage on shares of AerCap in a research note on Friday, June 7th. They set an "equal weight" rating and a $103.00 price target on the stock. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft increased their price target on shares of AerCap from $95.00 to $110.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a research note on Thursday, May 9th. Finally, Susquehanna raised their price target on shares of AerCap from $90.00 to $100.00 and gave the stock a "positive" rating in a research report on Thursday, May 2nd. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating and nine have assigned a buy rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus price target of $99.44.

AerCap Price Performance

Shares of NYSE:AER traded down $0.71 during midday trading on Friday, reaching $93.58. 1,245,451 shares of the company's stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 1,485,362. The company's 50 day simple moving average is $92.71 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $85.12. The firm has a market capitalization of $18.52 billion, a PE ratio of 6.09, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.26 and a beta of 1.83. AerCap Holdings has a 12 month low of $57.30 and a 12 month high of $98.79. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.70, a quick ratio of 0.26 and a current ratio of 0.26.

AerCap (NYSE:AER - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, May 8th. The financial services provider reported $3.29 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $2.31 by $0.98. The company had revenue of $2.02 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.95 billion. AerCap had a net margin of 42.78% and a return on equity of 15.29%. The firm's revenue for the quarter was up 8.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the firm earned $2.34 EPS. Equities research analysts expect that AerCap Holdings will post 10.61 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

AerCap Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, June 13th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, May 22nd were issued a dividend of $0.25 per share. This represents a $1.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.07%. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, May 21st. AerCap's payout ratio is 6.51%.

About AerCap

AerCap Holdings N.V. engages in the lease, financing, sale, and management of commercial flight equipment in China, Hong Kong, Macau, the United States, Ireland, and internationally. The company offers aircraft asset management services, such as remarketing aircraft and engines; collecting rental and maintenance rent payments, monitoring aircraft maintenance, monitoring and enforcing contract compliance, and accepting delivery and redelivery of aircraft and engines; and conducting ongoing lessee financial performance reviews.

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