AerCap Holdings N.V. (AER) Stock Forecast
AER analyst forecast
as of October 17, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Strong buy 4.60 / 5 from 10 analysts
- Price target
- $179.80 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +23.4% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 28, 2026 EPS estimate $4.45
- 52-week range
- $119.82 – $155.24
AER analyst ratings
10 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
AER price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
AER earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $4.52 | $3.91 | $5.00 | $4.97 | −9.1% | 9 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $19.00 | $17.66 | $19.77 | $15.37 | +23.6% | 10 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $18.22 | $15.83 | $19.75 | $19.00 | −4.1% | 9 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
AER revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $2.15B | $2.04B | $2.24B | −6.8% | 6 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $8.63B | $8.51B | $8.70B | +1.3% | 8 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $8.41B | $8.16B | $8.64B | −2.5% | 7 |
AER EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
AER revenue: reported and forecast
AER EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $3.95 | $4.15 | $4.15 | $4.35 | $4.52 | +14.5% | 3 up · 0 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $17.31 | $18.72 | $18.72 | $18.91 | $19.00 | +9.8% | 3 up · 0 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $17.11 | $18.21 | $18.21 | $18.22 | $18.22 | +6.5% | 2 up · 0 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
AER earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; AER beat in 11 of 12.
What analysts expect from AER
10 analysts cover AerCap; their consensus rating is strong buy (4.60 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $179.80, 23.4% above the latest close of $145.69. Analysts expect earnings of $19.00 per share for 2026, +23.6% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $18.22 per share on revenue of $8.4 billion. AerCap beat the EPS estimate in 11 of the last 12 quarters.
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AER forecast FAQ
What is AerCap's price target?
The average analyst price target for AerCap is $179.80, 23.4% above the latest close of $145.69.
Is AerCap a buy, hold or sell?
Of 10 analysts covering AerCap, 7 rate it a strong buy, 2 a buy, 1 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of strong buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is AerCap's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $19.00 per share for 2026 (range $17.66 to $19.77); for 2027 the estimate is $18.22.
What is AerCap's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $8.6 billion, growth of 1.3%; for 2027 it is $8.4 billion.
When does AerCap report earnings?
AerCap is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 28, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $4.45.
Does AerCap usually beat earnings estimates?
AerCap reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 11 of the last 12 quarters.