CAE FY2026 EPS Forecast Decreased by National Bank Financial

CAE Inc. (TSE:CAE) (NYSE:CAE) – Investment analysts at National Bank Financial decreased their FY2026 earnings estimates for CAE in a research note issued to investors on Thursday, April 16th. National Bank Financial analyst C. Doerksen now expects that the company will post earnings per share of $1.19 for the year, down from their prior estimate of $1.20. National Bank Financial has a “Outperform” rating and a $53.00 price target on the stock. National Bank Financial also issued estimates for CAE’s FY2028 earnings at $1.58 EPS.

A number of other equities analysts have also commented on the stock. Scotiabank raised their price objective on shares of CAE from C$49.00 to C$57.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. Stifel Nicolaus set a C$50.00 target price on CAE and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, March 4th. Royal Bank Of Canada decreased their target price on CAE from C$46.00 to C$42.00 in a research report on Monday, April 13th. TD Securities lowered their price target on CAE from C$54.00 to C$53.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, March 24th. Finally, TD reduced their price objective on CAE from C$53.00 to C$49.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday. Nine investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of C$51.10.

CAE Stock Performance

CAE stock opened at C$34.77 on Thursday. CAE has a fifty-two week low of C$33.15 and a fifty-two week high of C$47.65. The firm’s 50 day simple moving average is C$38.24 and its 200-day simple moving average is C$39.94. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 62.81, a current ratio of 0.91 and a quick ratio of 0.71. The company has a market cap of C$11.19 billion, a P/E ratio of 29.47, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.76 and a beta of 0.71.

CAE (TSE:CAE) (NYSE:CAE) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, February 12th. The company reported C$0.34 EPS for the quarter. CAE had a return on equity of 7.50% and a net margin of 7.73%.

Key Headlines Impacting CAE

Here are the key news stories impacting CAE this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Canaccord Genuity raised its price target on CAE to C$50.00 and reiterated a “buy” rating — the new target implies materially higher upside from current levels, which can support buying interest. BayStreet.CA
• Positive Sentiment: National Bank Financial reiterated an “Outperform” rating and a C$53.00 price target on CAE, signaling analysts still see substantial upside over the medium term. That high target can anchor positive sentiment despite near‑term cuts. MarketBeat: CAE Report
• Neutral Sentiment: Press coverage and analyst roundups (e.g., The Globe and Mail) are discussing CAE alongside other industrial names; these pieces provide context but not new catalyst information. Analysts Offer Insights on Industrial Goods Companies
• Negative Sentiment: TD cut its price target on CAE from C$53.00 to C$49.00 (while keeping a “buy” rating). A lower target from a major bank can weigh on sentiment and reduce near‑term upside expectations. BayStreet.CA
• Negative Sentiment: National Bank Financial trimmed multiple near‑term EPS estimates (several quarter and FY2027/FY2026 cuts) — these downgrades to short‑term earnings outlooks can pressure the stock until execution clears. The analyst still projects higher FY2028 EPS but the lowered near‑term cadence is a negative catalyst. MarketBeat: CAE Report

CAE Company Profile

CAE Inc is a global company focused on delivering training for the civil aviation, defense, security, and healthcare markets. Multiple types of simulators and synthetic exercises may be sold to customers to serve as alternatives for live-training experiences. The company’s training solutions are provided through products and services. CAE has many different training locations where clients can be trained and educated through a series of programs. Additionally, part of the revenues come from supplying aviation personnel on a lease, along with providing aviation support organizations.