Air Lease Corporation — Cyborg Score 8/10

Strong
Aircraft Leasing & Aviation Finance

Strategic Profile

The owned fleet expanded to 490 aircraft with $28.9 billion in committed future rentals, underscoring long term cash flow visibility. Aircraft supply shortages and rising air travel demand position Air Lease to secure higher lease rates, strong utilization, and long-term earnings growth, while enhanced financial strength and industry shifts toward leasing support flexible expansion and more consistent, higher-quality revenue streams.

Cyborg Score Rationale

Air Lease generated record revenue of $3.0 billion and delivered $1.04 billion in net income, with fourth quarter revenue up 15% and diluted EPS surging 82% to $1.51, while full-year EPS reached $9.29 boosted by fleet growth. Stock performance is exceptional with 43.7% YoY returns.

Top Insights

  • Record 2025 performance: $3B revenue, $1.04B net income, and $9.29 EPS demonstrate operational excellence
  • Fleet expansion momentum: 490-aircraft owned fleet plus 241 on order positions company for sustained revenue growth
  • Valuation attractive: 7.4x P/E vs S&P 500 at 19.1x suggests undervaluation despite strong execution
  • Structural tailwinds: Aircraft supply constraints and rising air travel demand support pricing power and utilization rates

Named Competitors

  • AerCap — World's largest aircraft leasing company
  • Avolon — Leading independent aircraft leasing platform
  • BOC Aviation — Asia-focused commercial aircraft leasing provider

Recent Developments

  • (Dec 2025) Stockholder approval of merger agreement with Sumitomo Corporation, SMBC Aviation Capital, Apollo, and Brookfield
  • (Dec 2025) Delivery of first Airbus A321XLR aircraft to Qanot Sharq
  • (Jan 2026) Q4 2025 aircraft investments of approximately $920M

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