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An update from Air Lease ( (AL) ) is now available.
On September 1, 2025, Air Lease Corporation entered into a merger agreement under which Takeoff Merger Sub Inc., an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Sumisho Air Lease Corporation Designated Activity Company, will merge with Air Lease, leaving Air Lease as an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of the Irish parent. In anticipation of this merger, and to mitigate potential tax consequences under Sections 280G and 4999 of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code for the company and its named executive officers, the compensation committee on December 22, 2025 approved accelerating into December 2025 the vesting and payment of the executives’ target 2025 annual cash bonuses, as well as the vesting and settlement of specified performance-based restricted stock units for CEO John L. Plueger, with all accelerated payments made subject to repayment and true-up conditions under clawback agreements executed on December 31, 2025.
The most recent analyst rating on (AL) stock is a Hold with a $65.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Air Lease stock, see the AL Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on AL Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, AL is a Outperform.
Air Lease’s strong valuation and positive technical indicators are the primary drivers of its score. While financial performance shows growth, high leverage and negative cash flow are concerns. The approved acquisition is a positive development, but legal challenges could impact future stability.
To see Spark’s full report on AL stock, click here.
More about Air Lease
Air Lease Corporation is a U.S.-based aircraft leasing company that acquires commercial aircraft and leases them to airlines worldwide, operating within the global aviation finance and leasing industry.
Average Trading Volume: 1,960,144
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: $7.17B
For detailed information about AL stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.