AAR Corp. (AIR) Insider, 13F Hedge Fund & Politician Buy/Sell Thermometer

$100.26 -4.08% NYSE β€’ Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $99.33

AAR Corp. (AIR) carries a Roarable Rating of D (Sell) with 50/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.

ROARABLE D β€’ SELL / AVOID Cap $4.20B
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As of 2026-11-02, AAR Corp. (NYSE: AIR) is rated D (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 50/100 at a spot price of $100.26 (-4.08% 1D, market cap $4.20B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 11/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 7/20, Executive Insider Alignment 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 7/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 12/20. Across 485 tracked Industrials issuers, AIR ranks #241 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Industrials sector (Aerospace), AIR carries a Roarable D (50/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 22.4x, gross margin of 18.8%, and ROIC of 12.0%. By comparison, BETA (Beta Technologies Inc. (Class A)) holds a D- grade (43/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $4.81B) and JOBY (Joby Aviation Inc.) posts a D- grade (38/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $5.05B). Among the 5-stock peer group, AIR leads on earnings multiple (22.4x) while AIR leads on capital efficiency (12.0% ROIC).

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Per AIR's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2026-05-31, CIK 0000001750), AAR Corp. generated $3.31B in revenue (+19.0% YoY), $187.7M in net income, and $62.1M in free cash flow against $3.24B in total assets and $952.7M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Industrials with deep daily trading liquidity.. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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πŸ“Š Historical Track Record: Scores of 50/100 (D) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (-1.4% avg 90D alpha vs SPY β€’ 49.3% hit rate β€” wait for RQD β‰₯ 70 breakout).
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw D Β· Rk D
Cash (11)Whales (7)SEC (13)Macro (7)CEO (12)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE-3.6% Base Target
$162 Bull$97 Base$75 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: β€” (No Active Options Snapshot on file for AIR)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: Β±7.5%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (50/100 Composite)
πŸ” WHY AIR SCORES 50/100 (D) β€” TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
β–² #1 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+13/20 pts (26% of score)

Altman Z-Score 3.80 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) β€’ Piotroski F-Score 6/9

β–² #2 Bullish Driver: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution+12/20 pts (24% of score)

SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 60% Net Buy β€’ Disciplined Float (-0.04% YoY Shares)

β–Ό #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Macro Regime Fit7/20 pts (-13 pt drag)

Macro rate sensitivity & RSI-14 (51) create a -13 pt regime headwind

πŸ“ˆ PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 β†’ Q2 β†’ Q3 β†’ Current
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58
Grade C$100.55-1.9% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
55
Grade C$98.59-1.3% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
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Grade C-$97.34+3% Next Q
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Grade D$100.26-1.4% Hist 90D Ξ±
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While AIR currently carries a cautious 50/100 (D) rating due to Macro Regime Fit (7/20), shorts face asymmetric squeeze risk if free cash flow inflects or management executes accretive buybacks.

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Established market leader in Industrials with deep daily trading liquidity.

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Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($112.12) and Max Pain ($105.27) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $161.70.

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Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Disciplined Float (-0.04% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.

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AIR Smart-Money Thermometer: BALANCED INSTITUTIONAL POSITIONING

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AIR // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -8.49%πŸ“ HORIZONTAL RANGE
2026-11-02O $100.8H $104.5L $100.3C $100.3VOL 436.1K
RES: $171.7SUP: $87.66SMA50: $112.1SMA200: $118.5
$158.4$140.1$121.7$103.4$84.99RES $171.7SUP $87.66$100.32026-05-042026-06-172026-08-042026-09-172026-11-02
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Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
16.1%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +6.0% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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πŸ“Š Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (AIR)

1. Head-to-Head Industrials Peer Comparison (AIR vs. BETA, JOBY, ACHR, AVAV)

Industry: Aerospace (31 Tracked Issuers)

Across 485 tracked Industrials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, AAR Corp. (AIR) ranks #241 by composite RQD confidence (50/100, grade D) and #161 by equity capitalization ($4.20B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, AIR leads on earnings valuation at 22.4x trailing P/E, while AIR leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 12.0% ROIC and 18.8% gross margin. AIR currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 50/100 (D).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
AIR ACTIVE
AAR Corp.
D 50/100 22.4x 18.8% 12.0% -4.08% $4.20B Benchmark Subject
BETA
Beta Technologies Inc. (Class A)
D- 43/100 β€” 72.2% -35.0% -2.53% $4.81B /beta-vs-air β†’
JOBY
Joby Aviation Inc.
D- 38/100 β€” β€” -35.0% -3.54% $5.05B /joby-vs-air β†’
ACHR
Archer Aviation Inc.
E 33/100 β€” 33.3% -35.0% -4.11% $3.41B /achr-vs-air β†’
AVAV
AeroVironment Inc.
E 31/100 β€” 25.3% -7.6% -6.50% $6.85B /avav-vs-air β†’

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K β€’ FILED 2026-05-31 β€’ CIK 0000001750

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2026-05-31), AAR Corp. (AIR) reported GAAP revenue of $3.31B (+19.0% vs. FY2024 revenue of $2.78B ) , GAAP net income of $187.7M, operating cash flow of $98.7M, and free cash flow of $62.1M (+4335.7% YoY). On the balance sheet, AIR closed FY2025 with $3.24B in total assets against $952.7M in total debt (Altman Z-Score: N/A, Piotroski F-Score: 6/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2026-05-31 $3.31B $187.7M $98.7M $62.1M $3.24B $952.7M
FY2024 (FY) 2025-05-31 $2.78B $12.5M $36.1M $1.4M $2.85B $986.7M
FY2023 (FY) 2024-05-31 $0 $46.3M $43.6M $43.6M β€” β€”

3. AIR Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is AIR stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-02, AAR Corp. (NYSE: AIR) is rated D (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 50/100 at a spot price of $100.26 (-4.08% 1D, market cap $4.20B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 11/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 7/20, Executive Insider Alignment 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 7/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 12/20. Across 485 tracked Industrials issuers, AIR ranks #241 in composite RQD confidence.

How does AIR compare to BETA and JOBY in the Industrials sector?

Within the Industrials sector (Aerospace), AIR carries a Roarable D (50/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 22.4x, gross margin of 18.8%, and ROIC of 12.0%. By comparison, BETA (Beta Technologies Inc. (Class A)) holds a D- grade (43/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $4.81B) and JOBY (Joby Aviation Inc.) posts a D- grade (38/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $5.05B). Among the 5-stock peer group, AIR leads on earnings multiple (22.4x) while AIR leads on capital efficiency (12.0% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for AIR?

Per AIR's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2026-05-31, CIK 0000001750), AAR Corp. generated $3.31B in revenue (+19.0% YoY), $187.7M in net income, and $62.1M in free cash flow against $3.24B in total assets and $952.7M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Industrials with deep daily trading liquidity.. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is AIR trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

AIR last traded at $100.26 (-4.08% on volume of 363,115 shares), positioning the stock -10.58% below its 50-day simple moving average ($112.12) and -15.39% below its 200-day simple moving average ($118.49). Across its 52-week range of $76.10 to $154.00, AIR sits at the 31.0% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 51.0 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of Β±7.5% ($92.74 to $107.78).

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Are AIR insiders and hedge funds buying or selling?

Roarable's SEC Form 4 and 13F Whale Thermometer currently classifies AIR leadership and institutional positioning as: BALANCED INSTITUTIONAL POSITIONING.

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AIR β€” AAR Corp.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

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As of: 2026-11-02T15:22:06Z

Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Per the Roarable RQD rating, AAR Corp. scores 50 out of 100, earning a D grade and the verdict "Roarable Sell β€” Underperform / Distribution Warning." The five pillars break down as follows. Fundamental Cash Engine scores 11 of 20, citing ROIC of 12% and an FCF yield of 1.48%. Whale 13F Flow scores 7 of 20, reflecting institutional accumulation and options positioning. Insider Conviction scores 12 of 20, based on SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow. Macro Regime Fit scores 7 of 20, citing a beta of 1.0 and sector sensitivity. Forensic Balance Sheet scores 13 of 20, citing an Altman Z of 2.5, a Piotroski F of 6 of 9, and a Debt/Equity of 0.61.

For a prospective investor evaluating the stock today, the upside drivers in this rating are the balance sheet and insider-flow readings, which sit in the mid-range, and the 12% ROIC. The valuation tradeoff is that the stock trades at a P/E (TTM) of 22.4 and a forward P/E of 20.8 while the FCF yield is only 1.48%, meaning cash generation does not yet offset the earnings multiple. The low Macro Regime Fit and Whale Flow scores suggest the rating's weakest links are external demand signals rather than internal financial health. These are analytical observations drawn from the rating, not a personalized recommendation.

Business

AAR Corp. (AIR) is a NYSE-listed issuer in the Industrials sector, operating within the Aerospace industry. Per the profile, it carries a market capitalization of $4.2B. The source data does not describe its specific products, customer base, or revenue model. Per the market data, gross margin is 18.8% and net margin is 5.7%.

Financial Trend

PeriodRevenueOperating IncomeNet IncomeEPSFCFCashDebt
FY 2025$3308.0M$0.0M$187.7MN/A$62.1M$75.6M$952.7M
FY 2024$2780.5M$0.0M$12.5MN/A$1.4M$61.7M$986.7M
FY 2023$0.0M$0.0M$46.3MN/A$43.6MN/AN/A

Per the SEC financials, net income rose from $12.5M in FY 2024 to $187.7M in FY 2025 on revenue of $3308.0M. Per the market data, operating margin is 0%, and the source does not reconcile this with the reported operating income figures. Per the market data, ROIC is 12% and the Altman Z-Score is 2.5. Per the RQD rating, the Piotroski F-Score is 6 of 9 and Debt/Equity is 0.61. Per the SEC financials, debt declined from $986.7M to $952.7M between FY 2024 and FY 2025, while cash rose from $61.7M to $75.6M.

Recent Catalysts & News Wire Analysis

Per the recent news feed, the most recent item is a Yahoo Finance Singapore market report, flagged YELLOW. A Seeking Alpha report, also YELLOW, is headlined as covering "Some Turbulence Amidst A Big M&A Move." Moomoo reports an officer sale of US$3.41 Million in common stock, and Investing.com reports a director sale of $454,238. Benzinga reports a further sale of $3.41M by an officer, flagged RED under RISK WATCH. A Yahoo Finance item reports the stock down 6.3% since its last earnings report. The Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph reports no supply chain links and no proprietary signals.

Butterfly Effect: 2nd-Order Supply-Chain & Sector Ripples

Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, supply chain status is NONE, with no upstream or downstream links and no proprietary signals recorded. The source data therefore does not identify specific supplier, customer, or sector dependencies. The only sector information available is the classification as Industrials within Aerospace. The source does not establish sector correlations or 2nd-order bottlenecks, so a prospective investor would need to examine these independently.

Open Questions

  • What are the company's specific products, customers, and revenue segments, given that the source describes only its sector and industry?
  • The FY 2025 and FY 2024 operating income figures are reported as $0.0M while the market data lists operating margin as 0%; which figures reflect the actual reported results?
  • What is the nature of the "big M&A move" referenced in the Seeking Alpha headline, and how might it affect the financial trend?
  • What explains the gap between the 1.48% FCF yield and the 12% ROIC, and how durable is FY 2025 free cash flow of $62.1M relative to FY 2023?
  • Who are the institutional holders and what are the 13F positions behind the Whale Flow score of 7 of 20?

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πŸ”₯ Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is AIR (D β€’ RQD 50/100) a Buy at $104.52?

Welcome to the AIR (AAR Corp.) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 50/100 (Roarable Sell β€” Underperform / Distribution Warning) in Aerospace. Bulls point to operating leverage and sector positioning, while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (πŸ‚ Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.

SK SkepticalCFA Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $85.71 (-18.0%)
Spot @ $104.52

Pump the brakes on AIR β€” check the valuation vs. margin headwinds

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on AIR, but look at what you are paying: 22.4x trailing P/E with 18.8% gross margins. Unless AAR Corp. expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.

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Spot @ $104.52

AIR cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on AIR, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Aerospace and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $104.52 (52-wk range $76.10 - $154.00), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.

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