Diversified Trust Co Acquires Shares of 17,057 FTAI Aviation Ltd. $FTAI

Diversified Trust Co acquired a new position in shares of FTAI Aviation Ltd. (NASDAQ:FTAI) during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm acquired 17,057 shares of the financial services provider’s stock, valued at approximately $2,846,000.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in the company. Advisors Capital Management LLC increased its position in FTAI Aviation by 99.8% during the first quarter. Advisors Capital Management LLC now owns 158,531 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $17,602,000 after buying an additional 79,190 shares during the period. Harbor Capital Advisors Inc. grew its position in shares of FTAI Aviation by 4.5% during the second quarter. Harbor Capital Advisors Inc. now owns 154,462 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $17,769,000 after acquiring an additional 6,709 shares during the last quarter. Maryland State Retirement & Pension System acquired a new position in shares of FTAI Aviation in the 2nd quarter valued at $570,000. Peregrine Capital Management LLC raised its position in FTAI Aviation by 1.8% in the 2nd quarter. Peregrine Capital Management LLC now owns 91,373 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $10,512,000 after purchasing an additional 1,632 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Red Door Wealth Management LLC purchased a new stake in FTAI Aviation in the 3rd quarter valued at $1,471,000. 88.96% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

FTAI Aviation Stock Up 14.0%

Shares of NASDAQ:FTAI opened at $197.05 on Wednesday. FTAI Aviation Ltd. has a 52 week low of $75.06 and a 52 week high of $199.88. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $169.83 and a 200 day moving average price of $153.55. The company has a market cap of $20.21 billion, a P/E ratio of 44.99 and a beta of 1.56.

FTAI Aviation (NASDAQ:FTAI) last issued its earnings results on Monday, October 27th. The financial services provider reported $1.10 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.19 by ($0.09). The business had revenue of $667.06 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $662.51 million. FTAI Aviation had a return on equity of 370.51% and a net margin of 20.82%.The business’s quarterly revenue was up 43.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the company posted $0.76 earnings per share. Analysts expect that FTAI Aviation Ltd. will post 2.2 EPS for the current year.

FTAI Aviation Announces Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, November 19th. Shareholders of record on Monday, November 10th were given a $0.35 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Monday, November 10th. This represents a $1.40 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.7%. FTAI Aviation’s dividend payout ratio is presently 31.96%.

Trending Headlines about FTAI Aviation

Here are the key news stories impacting FTAI Aviation this week:

• Positive Sentiment: FTAI announced the launch of FTAI Power, positioning the company to convert CFM56 engines into power turbines to serve AI hyperscalers and data centers; management says production is expected to begin in 2026, leveraging the company’s maintenance footprint and engine inventory. FTAI Aviation launches new unit to provide power for data centers
• Positive Sentiment: Company claims the converted CFM56 aeroderivative will deliver ~25 MW per unit with a planned capacity of over 100 units annually, which — if achieved — could create a sizeable, recurring aftermarket/service business complementary to its engine assets. QuiverQuant: FTAI Power launch
• Positive Sentiment: BTIG reiterated a “Buy” rating and set a $230 price target, signaling analyst confidence and giving additional upside framing for investors. Benzinga: BTIG reaffirms buy
• Neutral Sentiment: Unusual options activity: ~5,467 call contracts were purchased Tuesday (~162% above normal daily call volume), indicating speculative or directional bullish interest from some traders (short‑term leverage).
• Neutral Sentiment: Market write‑ups and commentary (including The Motley Fool) attribute today’s rally largely to the FTAI Power announcement and the idea that aeroderivative conversions can be a fast, lower‑cost supply of power for AI/data centers. Why FTAI Aviation Stock Is Soaring Today
• Negative Sentiment: Execution and timing risk: the plan is forward‑looking (production targeted for 2026) and subject to operational, regulatory and market risks; the company’s own release contains cautionary statements and there is no revenue yet from this initiative. Business Insider: FTAI Power announcement and risks

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, COO David Moreno bought 4,354 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, November 13th. The shares were bought at an average cost of $153.89 per share, for a total transaction of $670,037.06. Following the transaction, the chief operating officer owned 4,354 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $670,037.06. This trade represents a ∞ increase in their ownership of the stock. The purchase was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. Company insiders own 1.60% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

FTAI has been the topic of several research reports. Royal Bank Of Canada raised their price objective on shares of FTAI Aviation from $185.00 to $200.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Wednesday, October 29th. Barclays raised their price target on FTAI Aviation from $195.00 to $200.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Tuesday, October 28th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of FTAI Aviation in a research note on Monday. Zacks Research downgraded FTAI Aviation from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research note on Thursday, December 11th. Finally, Wall Street Zen lowered FTAI Aviation from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, October 25th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nine have assigned a Buy rating, one has given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, FTAI Aviation currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $203.63.

FTAI Aviation Company Profile

FTAI Aviation (NASDAQ: FTAI) is a commercial aircraft leasing company that acquires, manages and leases wide-body jet aircraft to airlines globally. The company’s portfolio is focused on modern, fuel-efficient Boeing models, including the 767, 777 and 787 families, which are deployed under long-term operating leases. By concentrating on in-demand wide-body assets, FTAI Aviation seeks to deliver stable cash flows through lease rentals and maintenance reserve collections while providing airlines with flexible fleet solutions.

In addition to lease origination, FTAI Aviation offers end-to-end asset management services.