AerCap jumps as record Q1 results drive raised 2026 EPS guidance and $1B buyback
AER•AerCap shares are rising after the company posted record Q1 2026 results and lifted its full-year 2026 adjusted EPS outlook to $14.50. The company also announced a new $1.0 billion share repurchase program, reinforcing an accelerated capital-return narrative.
1. What’s moving the stock today
AerCap Holdings N.V. (AER) is moving higher as investors digest a strong earnings-and-capital-return setup from the company’s first-quarter 2026 update. AerCap reported record Q1 performance, raised its full-year 2026 adjusted EPS guidance to $14.50, and unveiled a new $1.0 billion share repurchase program—catalysts that can directly support valuation through improved earnings outlook and reduced share count. (aercap.com)
