AAR Corp. (NYSE: AIR) is a global aerospace and defense company that provides a wide range of products and services to commercial aviation and government markets. The company operates in various segments, including aviation services, expeditionary services, and manufacturing. AAR competes with other aerospace and defense companies like Boeing and Lockheed Martin.
On January 14, 2026, Holmes John McClain III, the Chairman, President, and CEO of AAR, sold 6,000 shares of the company's common stock at approximately $99.41 each. This transaction is part of a series of sales by Holmes, who also sold 30,000 shares on January 12th at an average price of $97.50, totaling around $2.9 million. Despite these sales, Holmes retains ownership of 237,064 shares, valued at approximately $23.1 million.
Holmes has been actively trading AAR stock, with previous sales including 23,077 shares on January 2nd at an average price of $84.12, totaling about $1.94 million, and 38,462 shares on November 5th at an average price of $83.50, totaling approximately $3.21 million. These transactions have been officially documented and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
AAR's financial metrics provide insight into its market performance. The company has a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of approximately 41.31, indicating investor willingness to pay for earnings. Its price-to-sales ratio is about 1.30, and the enterprise value to sales ratio is around 1.62, reflecting its market value relative to sales. The enterprise value to operating cash flow ratio is notably high at 3,438.06, suggesting a high valuation compared to cash flow.
The company's earnings yield is approximately 2.42%, offering insight into the return on investment. AAR's debt-to-equity ratio is about 0.67, showing the proportion of debt used to finance assets relative to equity. The current ratio is approximately 2.84, indicating the company's ability to cover short-term liabilities with short-term assets.
