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Rating:63Neutral
Price Target:
C$39.00
▲(9.83% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:08/17/26
The score is driven primarily by improving financial performance—strong revenue momentum and materially better cash generation—supported by a constructive earnings update (FCF turnaround, Defense backlog/pipeline, and transformation progress). Offsetting these positives, technicals are neutral with the stock still below the 200-day moving average, and valuation is a key constraint given the high P/E and no dividend yield provided.
Positive Factors
Defense backlog and growth
Defense provides a substantial contracted revenue base and expanding opportunity set. Continued growth in revenue and profit, supported by a $10.7 billion backlog and larger pipeline, can improve visibility across future periods.
Negative Factors
Civil margin compression
Civil remains an important earnings contributor, but higher SG&A, credit charges, weaker simulator sales, and lower Middle East joint-venture profitability are reducing operating leverage and may constrain near-term profit growth.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Defense backlog and growth
Defense provides a substantial contracted revenue base and expanding opportunity set. Continued growth in revenue and profit, supported by a $10.7 billion backlog and larger pipeline, can improve visibility across future periods.
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CAE (CAE) vs. iShares MSCI Canada ETF (EWC)
Market Cap
C$11.62B
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)780.36K
Price to Earnings (P/E)40.4
Beta (1Y)1.09
Revenue Growth5.38%
EPS Growth-31.14%
CountryCA
Employees13,000
SectorIndustrials
Sector Strength72
IndustryAerospace & Defense
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.90
Shares Outstanding320,456,270
10 Day Avg. Volume886,799
30 Day Avg. Volume780,359
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.12
Price to Book (P/B)2.31
Price to Sales (P/S)2.40
P/FCF Ratio24.95
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
C$43.90Price Target Upside23.63% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering10
EPS Forecast (FY)1.26
Revenue Forecast (FY)C$5.00B
CAE Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
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. ...
How the Company Makes Money
CAE makes money primarily by selling training services and simulation-related products and support to airlines, business aviation operators, aircraft manufacturers, and defense/government customers. A major revenue stream comes from civil aviation...
CAE Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Aug 12, 2026
(Q1-2027)
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Next Earnings Date:Nov 17, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call conveyed a broadly constructive outlook: solid top-line growth (consolidated +6.8%), a strong Defense quarter (+8.3% revenue, +9.1% adjusted operating income) and a material free cash flow turnaround ($104M vs -$135M). Management emphasized disciplined capital allocation, active share repurchases, and a detailed transformation plan targeting $125–$150M of structural savings and network/right‑sizing actions. Near-term headwinds include Civil margin pressure (Civil adjusted operating income down 13.7%), costs from the transformation program, credit-related charges and Middle East–related disruptions. Overall, the positive operational momentum, sizable Defense backlog/pipeline, and cash-flow improvement outweigh the near-term lowlights and transitional costs.Positive Updates
Consolidated Revenue Growth
Consolidated revenues of $1.2 billion, up 6.8% year-over-year, driven by gains across Civil and Defense.
Negative Updates
Decline in Consolidated Adjusted Operating Income
Adjusted segment operating income fell to $156.6 million, down 7.5% year-over-year from $169.3 million, reflecting transformation costs and headwinds in Civil despite Defense gains.
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Q1-2027 Updates
Positive
Negative
Consolidated Revenue Growth
Consolidated revenues of $1.2 billion, up 6.8% year-over-year, driven by gains across Civil and Defense.
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Company Guidance
The company reiterated its fiscal 2027 outlook and fiscal 2030 targets, reporting Q1 revenue of $1.2 billion (+6.8% y/y), adjusted segment operating income of $156.6 million (‑7.5% y/y), adjusted EPS of $0.26, and strong free cash flow of $104 million ( versus ‑$135 million a year ago); net debt was $2.6 billion with net debt/adjusted EBITDA of 2.27x, and CAE repurchased 1.1 million shares for $39 million. Management remains on track with the transformation program (Q1 spend $48 million, $12 million non‑cash; total spent to date $133 million, $71 million non‑cash; expected total program cost $200–250 million with ~ $100 million non‑cash) targeting $125–150 million of structural run‑rate savings by FY2030 and $950 million–$1.0 billion of adjusted segment operating income by FY2030. Key actions include retiring 13–15 simulators in FY2027 (6 retired to date) to remove ~500,000 sq ft of Civil capacity (and ~1.7 million sq ft company‑wide, ~17% vs FY2025), shifting ERP systems from 5 to 2, and a savings mix of ~50% labor productivity / 30% reduced square footage / 20% operational improvements; segment detail: Civil revenue $641.6 million (+5.6%) with ASOI $106.1 million (‑13.7%, margin 16.5% vs 20.2%), utilization 72.2% (up from 68.8% but with a ~200 bp comparative impact from a standardized definition), Civil new orders $838 million (book‑to‑sales 1.31x); Defense revenue $531.8 million (+8.3%) with ASOI $50.5 million (+9.1%, margin 9.5%), an adjusted Defense backlog of $10.7 billion and a materially larger pipeline (including ~ $5 billion of highlighted program opportunities).CAE Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
74
Positive
Balance Sheet
66
Positive
Cash Flow
71
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 4.99B | 4.91B | 4.71B | 4.28B | 4.01B | 3.37B |
| Gross Profit | 1.43B | 1.34B | 1.30B | 1.15B | 1.08B | 955.50M |
| EBITDA | 989.10M | 1.08B | 915.70M | 785.70M | 693.60M | 552.30M |
| Net Income | 286.90M | 313.10M | 405.30M | -304.00M | 222.70M | 141.70M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 11.18B | 11.15B | 11.21B | 9.83B | 10.44B | 9.58B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 568.70M | 552.40M | 293.70M | 160.10M | 217.60M | 346.10M |
| Total Debt | 3.21B | 3.25B | 3.47B | 3.07B | 3.49B | 3.05B |
| Total Liabilities | 5.69B | 5.76B | 6.24B | 5.53B | 5.85B | 5.49B |
| Stockholders Equity | 5.41B | 5.30B | 4.89B | 4.22B | 4.51B | 4.01B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 736.94M | 583.70M | 452.40M | 126.30M | -16.90M | 55.40M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 957.63M | 871.50M | 896.50M | 566.90M | 408.40M | 418.20M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -276.10M | -398.90M | -732.30M | -215.40M | -400.70M | -2.24B |
| Financing Cash Flow | -291.77M | -212.70M | -49.80M | -395.30M | -152.60M | 1.26B |
CAE Technical Analysis
Negative
35.51
Price Trends
36.00
Positive
35.96
Positive
38.33
Negative
Market Momentum
0.44
Positive
48.00
Neutral
38.21
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For TSE:CAE, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 35.51 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 36.42, below the 50-day MA of 36.00, and below the 200-day MA of 38.33, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of 0.44 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 48.00 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 38.21 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for TSE:CAE.
CAE Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (63)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
72 Outperform | C$606.18M | 40.13 | 15.33% | ― | 11.09% | 4.67% | |
67 Neutral | C$2.44B | 53.90 | 5.48% | 0.57% | 15.36% | 57.18% | |
65 Neutral | C$35.15B | 26.78 | -93.00% | ― | 10.95% | 111.91% | |
63 Neutral | $10.79B | 15.43 | 7.44% | 2.01% | 2.89% | -14.66% | |
63 Neutral | C$11.62B | 40.44 | 5.47% | ― | 5.38% | -31.14% | |
62 Neutral | C$35.15B | 26.78 | -93.00% | ― | 10.95% | 111.91% | |
62 Neutral | C$7.92B | 60.32 | 6.60% | ― | 38.30% | -13.39% |
* Industrials Sector Average
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CAE Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board ChangesShareholder Meetings
CAE Shareholders Back Board Slate and Add AI Executive Bruce Ross as Director
Positive
Aug 13, 2026
CAE, a leader in aviation and defence training and simulation, has confirmed the election of 13 directors at its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, with strong shareholder support across nearly all nominees. Voting results showed approval rates ...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board ChangesFinancial Disclosures
CAE Posts Higher Q1 Revenue as Transformation and Defense Growth Offset Restructuring Drag
Positive
Aug 12, 2026
CAE reported fiscal first quarter 2027 revenue of $1.17 billion, up 6.8% year-over-year, with adjusted earnings per share flat at $0.26 and free cash flow of $104 million. While restructuring costs weighed on operating income and headline EPS, man...
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