AerCap Holdings N.V. Reports Record Financial Results for the First Quarter 2026, Raises 2026 Guidance and Announces New $1.0 Billion Share Repurchase Program

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DUBLIN, April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- AerCap Holdings N.V. (NYSE: AER), the industry leader across all areas of aviation leasing, today reported record financial results for the first quarter of 2026. "We are pleased to report another record quarter for AerCap, delivering GAAP net income of $818 million and adjusted net income of $889 million, or $5.39 per share. Despite recent geopolitical developments, demand for aviation assets remains robust, supported by sustained consumer demand for air travel and ongoing supply constraints. During the quarter, we closed 286 transactions and achieved an 87% lease extension rate. Reflecting this strong performance, we have increased our 2026 adjusted EPS guidance to $14.50 and announced a new $1.0 billion share repurchase program," said Aengus Kelly, Chief Executive Officer of AerCap. Highlights: Revenue and Net Spread Basic lease rents were $1,682 million for the first quarter of 2026, compared with $1,649 million for the same period in 2025. Basic lease rents for the first quarter of 2026 were negatively impacted by $26 million of lease premium amortization. Maintenance rents and other receipts were $190 million for the first quarter of 2026, compared with $146 million for the same period in 2025. Maintenance rents for the first quarter of 2026 were negatively impacted by $37 million as a result of maintenance rights assets that were amortized to revenue. Net gain on sale of assets for the first quarter of 2026 was $291 million, relating to 41 owned assets sold for $1.5 billion, compared with $177 million for the same period in 2025, relating to 35 owned assets sold for $683 million. Other income for the first quarter of 2026 was $79 million, compared with $105 million for the same period in 2025. Interest expense excluding mark-to-market of interest rate derivatives was $470 million for the first quarter of 2026, compared with $498 million for the same period in 2025. AerCap's average cost of debt was 4.1% for the first quarter of 2026 and 4.1% for the same period in 2025, in each case excluding debt issuance costs, upfront fees and other impacts. Selling, General and Administrative Expenses Selling, general and administrative expenses were $126 million for the first quarter of 2026, compared with $113 million for the same period in 2025. Other Expenses Leasing expenses were $110 million f...

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