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Loar Holdings Inc.
(NYSE:LOAR)
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Rating:72Outperform
Price Target:
$84.00
▲(18.49% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:08/06/26
The score is driven primarily by strong financial execution and cash generation, reinforced by a bullish earnings call with raised guidance and expanding adjusted EBITDA margins. Technicals also support the outlook with the stock trading above major moving averages, while the overall score is capped by expensive valuation (high P/E) and a balance-sheet consistency flag tied to the reported TTM debt shift.
Positive Factors
Sustained Revenue Growth
The multi-year revenue increase shows strong demand and expanding scale across commercial OEM, aftermarket and defense markets. Continued platform wins and management’s raised 2026 sales outlook support durable growth over the next several quarters.
Negative Factors
Balance-Sheet Data Inconsistency
The sharp reported debt change and mismatched leverage measures make the capital structure difficult to assess. This may reflect classification or timing effects, but clarification is important because balance-sheet uncertainty can affect financial flexibility and acquisition capacity.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Sustained Revenue Growth
The multi-year revenue increase shows strong demand and expanding scale across commercial OEM, aftermarket and defense markets. Continued platform wins and management’s raised 2026 sales outlook support durable growth over the next several quarters.
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Loar Holdings Inc. (LOAR) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$7.03B
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)772.91K
Price to Earnings (P/E)101.0
Beta (1Y)1.08
Revenue Growth29.76%
EPS Growth51.88%
CountryUS
Employees1,700
SectorIndustrials
Sector Strength72
IndustryAerospace & Defense
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.72
Shares Outstanding93,688,470
10 Day Avg. Volume623,503
30 Day Avg. Volume772,914
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.40
Price to Book (P/B)5.42
Price to Sales (P/S)12.82
P/FCF Ratio64.12
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$89.80Price Target Upside26.68% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)1.36
Revenue Forecast (FY)$668.76M
Loar Holdings Inc. Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Loar Holdings Inc. is an enterprise focused on the development, manufacturing, and marketing of specialized components essential to the aerospace and defense industries. These unique parts are utilized across various aircraft, aerospace applicatio...
How the Company Makes Money
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Loar Holdings Inc. Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Aug 06, 2026
(Q2-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Nov 18, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call conveyed strong operational and financial momentum: record sales, robust adjusted EBITDA growth and margins, exceptionally strong cash conversion, an active and accretive M&A program, and a sizable organic pipeline with early conversions. Offsetting items include GAAP net income constrained by higher interest and noncash amortization, defense market lumpiness, and required investments to scale certain businesses. On balance, the positive performance, raised guidance, and cash generation materially outweigh the challenges.Positive Updates
Record Quarterly Performance
Achieved quarterly records for sales, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA margin; marked the 16th consecutive quarter of sequential adjusted EBITDA growth.
Negative Updates
GAAP Net Income Flat
Net income was flat in Q2 2026 versus Q2 2025 despite higher operating income; the improvement in operating results was offset by higher interest expense and higher noncash amortization of acquired intangible assets.
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Q2-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Record Quarterly Performance
Achieved quarterly records for sales, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA margin; marked the 16th consecutive quarter of sequential adjusted EBITDA growth.
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Company Guidance
Loar raised its 2026 outlook to net sales of $665–$675 million and adjusted EBITDA of $265–$270 million (roughly 40% EBITDA margin), with GAAP net income of $56–$60 million, adjusted EPS of $1.32–$1.36 (up from $1.26–$1.30), and capital expenditures at ~3% of sales (~$20 million). Management expects 2026 end‑market growth of high‑double‑digit% commercial OEM, low‑double‑digit% commercial aftermarket and mid‑single‑digit% defense; through H1 2026 sales and adjusted EBITDA have grown ~38% and ~47% year‑over‑year, Q2 sales were $172 million (+17% YoY) with adjusted EBITDA up $20 million and a 40.5% margin (↑220 bps). Cash generation remains strong (YTD operating cash flow minus capex divided by net income = 1.9x; free cash flow ≈200% of net income), and the company cites an organic pipeline of ~$750 million (up ~$50M since May) with ~ $200 million of that now showing initial orders expected to convert over the next five years.Loar Holdings Inc. Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
78
Positive
Balance Sheet
66
Positive
Cash Flow
81
Very Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 586.17M | 496.28M | 402.82M | 317.48M | 239.43M |
| Gross Profit | 305.86M | 261.32M | 198.82M | 154.26M | 111.50M |
| EBITDA | 192.89M | 157.24M | 124.24M | 107.52M | 73.42M |
| Net Income | 68.00M | 72.15M | 22.23M | -4.62M | -2.47M |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 2.33B | 2.03B | 1.45B | 1.05B | 994.52M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 122.43M | 84.83M | 54.07M | 21.49M | 35.50M |
| Total Debt | 964.85M | 725.29M | 286.43M | 545.48M | 496.44M |
| Total Liabilities | 1.13B | 855.12M | 362.11M | 632.30M | 572.55M |
| Stockholders Equity | 1.20B | 1.17B | 1.09B | 418.14M | 421.97M |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | 106.04M | 99.26M | 46.10M | 679.00K | 5.34M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 121.32M | 112.28M | 54.97M | 12.81M | 13.27M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -772.97M | -520.88M | -392.13M | -72.56M | -181.83M |
| Financing Cash Flow | 671.14M | 439.23M | 370.02M | 45.72M | 135.31M |
Loar Holdings Inc. Technical Analysis
Neutral
70.89
Price Trends
73.11
Negative
67.31
Positive
67.60
Positive
Market Momentum
0.96
Positive
48.32
Neutral
44.43
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For LOAR, the sentiment is Neutral. The current price of 70.89 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 73.14, below the 50-day MA of 73.11, and above the 200-day MA of 67.60, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of 0.96 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 48.32 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 44.43 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Neutral sentiment for LOAR.
Loar Holdings Inc. Risk Analysis
Loar Holdings Inc. disclosed 49 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Loar Holdings Inc. reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Loar Holdings Inc. Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (63)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
73 Outperform | $7.10B | 46.29 | 11.41% | 0.63% | 4.63% | 84.70% | |
72 Outperform | $7.03B | 101.00 | 5.77% | ― | 29.76% | 51.88% | |
72 Outperform | $5.25B | 24.17 | 4.44% | ― | 11.44% | 291.35% | |
63 Neutral | $10.79B | 15.43 | 7.44% | 2.01% | 2.89% | -14.66% | |
59 Neutral | $5.49B | -177.48 | -2.01% | ― | 7.85% | 22.99% | |
54 Neutral | $7.08B | 180.31 | 9.42% | ― | 50.23% | 365.67% |
* Industrials Sector Average
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Loar Holdings Inc. Corporate Events
Executive/Board ChangesShareholder Meetings
Loar Holdings Shareholders Endorse Board, Pay, and Auditor
Positive
Jun 4, 2026
On June 2, 2026, Loar Holdings Inc. shareholders re-elected directors Raja Bobbili, Alison Bomberg, and Margaret (Peg) McGetrick at the company’s annual meeting, reinforcing continuity in board oversight. Investors also ratified the appointm...
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