CAE Inc (CAE)
NYSE:CAE
CAE Stock Chart & Stats
$26.88
-$0.08(-0.34%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$26.88
-$0.08(-0.34%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$22.76 - $34.24
Previous Close$23.15
Volume636.66K
Average Volume (3M)955.33K
Market Cap
$8.13B
Enterprise Value$14.17B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$552.40M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$3.23B
Price to Earnings (P/E)36.4
Beta0.91
Next Earnings
Aug 12, 2026EPS Estimate
0.17Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.98
Shares Outstanding321,534,400
10 Day Avg. Volume700,027
30 Day Avg. Volume955,326
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.63
Price to Book (P/B)2.19
Price to Sales (P/S)2.37
P/FCF Ratio19.92
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.74
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.88
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit10.19
Enterprise Value/Ebitda13.97
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$31.62Price Target Upside17.62% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering8
EPS Forecast (FY)0.89
Revenue Forecast (FY)$3.55B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Recurring Training & Aftermarket RevenueCAE’s business model relies on long-term, utilization-based training contracts and an installed base of simulators that generate recurring service, maintenance and upgrade revenue. This durable annuity-like stream supports cash generation, revenue visibility and higher-margin aftermarket economics over multi-year cycles.
Defense Segment Strength And BacklogDefense growth and book-to-sales above 1 indicate strong government contract demand and backlog depth. Defense work is typically multi-year, less cyclical than civil aviation, and supports steadier revenue and utilization, improving predictability and insulating performance during civil-market softness.
Improving Cash Generation And ConversionMaterial improvement in free cash flow and conversion reflects better working-capital management and capital discipline. Stronger, more reliable FCF enhances ability to pay down debt, fund strategic investments and fund transformation programs without dilutive financing, improving long-term financial resilience.
Bears Say
Material LeverageCAE carries meaningful net leverage relative to earnings, which constrains financial flexibility and increases vulnerability to earnings volatility or higher rates. Until sustained cash flow and profitability improvements reduce leverage, balance-sheet risk could limit capital allocation choices and strategic optionality.
Profitability VolatilityEarnings and margins have been uneven, with a loss in 2024 and a step down in 2026 profit. This volatility highlights sensitivity to utilization, backlog and cost drivers; inconsistent profitability makes it harder to sustain returns, plan long-term investments, and reliably service leverage over economic cycles.
Execution Risk From Transformation & Network RationalizationThe planned transformation and network rationalization create near-term execution risk and stranded-cost exposure. Realizing targeted structural savings requires flawless delivery; missteps could prolong margin compression, harm customer relationships and delay the anticipated payback from the program, pressuring medium-term returns.
CAE News
CAE FAQ
What was CAE Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
CAE Inc lowest stock price was $22.76 and its highest was $34.24 in the past 12 months.
What is CAE Inc’s market cap?
CAE Inc’s market cap is $8.13B.
When is CAE Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
CAE Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 12, 2026 which is in 57 days.
How were CAE Inc’s earnings last quarter?
CAE Inc released its earnings results on May 21, 2026. The company reported $0.301 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.298 by $0.004.
Is CAE Inc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts CAE Inc’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does CAE Inc pay dividends?
CAE Inc pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.079 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on CAE Inc dividends here
What is CAE Inc’s EPS estimate?
CAE Inc’s EPS estimate is 0.17.
How many shares outstanding does CAE Inc have?
CAE Inc has 321,534,400 shares outstanding.
What happened to CAE Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
CAE Inc reported an EPS of $0.301 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.298. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -14.031%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of CAE Inc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in CAE
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
CAE Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$31.62 (17.62% Upside)
$31.62 (17.62% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
CAE Sentiment 50%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 596.9K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $552.1K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 2.4%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.7%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.7%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-7.49%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
6.12%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
2.52%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
CAE Inc
Operating globally, CAE Inc. and its subsidiaries specialize in delivering advanced simulation-based training and vital operational support. Its business is organized into three core segments: Civil Aviation, Defense and Security, and Healthcare. The Civil Aviation division offers comprehensive training solutions for flight, cabin, maintenance, and ground personnel within the commercial, business, and helicopter sectors. This includes the manufacturing of flight simulation training devices, provision of initial pilot education and crew placement services, and the development of integrated digital software for crew management, training operations, and optimization. CAE's Defense and Security segment furnishes specialized training and critical mission support to armed forces engaged in multi-domain operations, as well as to original equipment manufacturers, government entities, and public safety organizations. Within the Healthcare segment, the company develops holistic educational and training systems. These offerings span interventional and imaging simulations, structured curricula, audiovisual debriefing solutions, center management platforms, and patient simulators, catering to healthcare students, clinical professionals, various simulation centers (hospital and university), medical and nursing schools, paramedic services, military forces, medical associations, public health agencies, and OEMs. Originally established in 1947 as CAE Industries Ltd., the company adopted its current name, CAE Inc., in 1993 and maintains its corporate headquarters in Saint-Laurent, Canada.
CAE Company Deck
CAE Earnings Call
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call balanced clear positives (notably strong Defense performance, a meaningful improvement in free cash flow, an actionable transformation plan with identified savings, and product/customer milestones) against significant near-term headwinds (Civil softness, Middle East disruptions, lower backlog, one-time transformation and network rationalization costs, and paused government R&D support). Management emphasizes execution, capital discipline and long-term targets, but FY2027 is expected to be a transitional year with lower margins and execution risk before benefits materialize toward FY2028–FY2030.View all CAE earnings summariesCAE Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$31.62
▲(17.62% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.05% Insiders
5.10% Mutual Funds
44.09% Other Institutional Investors
41.86% Public Companies and
Individual Investors