AerCap Holdings N.V. Reports Record Financial Results for Second Quarter 2025 and Raises EPS Guidance

Record net income for the second quarter of 2025 of $1,259 million, or $7.09 per share. Adjusted net income for the second quarter of 2025 of $502 million, or $2.83 per share. Raising full-year 2025 adjusted earnings per share guidance to approximately $11.60, not including any additional gains on sale for the remainder of the year. , /PRNewswire/ -- AerCap Holdings N.V. (NYSE: AER), the industry leader across all areas of aviation leasing, today reported strong financial results for the second quarter of 2025. "AerCap produced another strong performance for the second quarter of 2025. We generated record net income, driven by strong operating results and the favorable June court judgment in our insurance case. We also announced a new strategic partnership for engine leasing with Air France-KLM that will expand our ability to support LEAP engine operators. Global demand for aviation assets remains high, as evidenced by our 97% lease extension rate during the second quarter. Based on AerCap's strong first-half results and positive outlook for the remainder of the year, we have increased our 2025 full-year EPS guidance," said Aengus Kelly, Chief Executive Officer of AerCap. Highlights: Awarded approximately $1 billion insurance payment by London Commercial Court for aircraft and engines lost in Russia. Return on equity of 29% and adjusted return on equity of 11% for the second quarter of 2025. Cash flow from operating activities of $1.3 billion for the second quarter of 2025. Unlevered gain-on-sale margin of 18% for assets sold in the second quarter of 2025, or 1.7x book value on an equity basis. Entered into framework agreement with Leonardo S.p.A. to support the transfer of maintenance agreements between customers, making helicopter transitions easier and more cost-efficient. Capex of $734 million, including purchases of 11 aircraft, five engines and five helicopters. Signed financing transactions for approximately $2.9 billion in the second quarter of 2025. Adjusted debt/equity ratio of 2.2 to 1 as of June 30, 2025. Book value per share of $102.99 as of June 30, 2025, an increase of approximately 15% from June 30, 2024. Returned $445 million to shareholders through the repurchase of 4.7 million shares at an average price of $94.03 per share during the second quarter of 2025, taking total share repurchases to over $1 billion for 2025 year-to-date. Revenue and Net Spread Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 2024 % increase/(decrease) 2025 2024 % increase/ (decrease) (U.S. Dollars in millions) (U.S. Dollars in millions) Lease revenue: Basic lease rents $1,653 $1,568 5 % $3,302 $3,153 5 % Maintenance rents and other receipts 115 180 (36 %) 261 359 (27 %) Total lease revenue 1,768 1,748 1 % 3,563 3,513 1 % Net gain on sale of assets 57 129 (56 %) 234 289 (19 %) Other income 62 81 (24 %) 167 175 (5 %) Total Revenues and other income $1,887 $1,958 (4 %) $3,964 $3,976 — % Basic lease rents were $1,653 million for the second quarter of 2025, compared with $1,568 million for the same period in 2024. Basic lease rents for the second quarter of 2025 were negatively impacted by $26 million of lease premium amortization. Maintenance rents and other receipts were $115 million for the second quarter of 2025, compared with $180 million for the same period in 2024. Maintenance rents for the second quarter of 2025 were negatively impacted by $27 million as a result of maintenance rights assets that were amortized to revenue. Net gain on sale of assets for the second quarter of 2025 was $57 million, relating to 18 assets sold for $374 million, compared with $129 million for the same period in 2024, relating to 31 assets sold for $793 million. Other income for the second quarter of 2025 was $62 million, compared with $81 million for the same period in 2024. Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 2024 % increase/ (decrease) 2025 2024 % increase/ (decrease) (U.S. Dollars in millions) (U.S. Dollars in millions) Basic lease rents $1,653 $1,568 5 % $3,302 $3,153 5 % Adjusted for: Amortization of lease premium/deficiency 26 32 (21 %) 53 66 (20 %) Basic lease rents excluding amortization of lease premium/ deficiency $1,678 $1,600 5 % $3,355 $3,219 4 % Interest expense 519 478 8 % 1,022 970 5 % Adjusted for: Mark-to-market of interest rate derivatives (11) (5) 129 % (15) (8) 95 % Interest expense excluding mark-to-market of interest rate derivatives 508 474 7 % 1,006 962 5 % Adjusted net interest margin (*) $1,170 $1,126 4 % $2,348 $2,257 4 % Depreciation and amortization (669) (636) 5 % (1,329) (1,270) 5 % Adjusted net interest margin, less depreciation and amortization $501 $490 2 % $1,019 $987 3 % Average lease assets (*) $62,032 $60,237 3 % $62,042 $60,347 3 % Annualized net spread (*) 7.5 % 7.5 % 7.6 % 7.5 % Annualized net spread less depreciation and amortization (*) 3.2 % 3.3 % 3.3 % 3.3 % (*) Refer to "Notes Regarding Financial Information Presented in This Press Release" for details relating to these non-GAAP measures and metrics Interest expense excluding mark-to-market of interest rate derivatives was $508 million for the second quarter of 2025, compared with $474 million for the same period in 2024. AerCap's average cost of debt was 4.1% for the second quarter of 2025 and 3.8% for the same period in 2024, excluding debt issuance costs, upfront fees and other impacts. Recoveries Related to Ukraine Conflict During the second quarter of 2025, we were awarded approximately $1 billion from the war risks insurers of our contingent and possessed insurance policy by the London Commercial Court in respect of assets lost in Russia in 2022. Selling, General and Administrative Expenses Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 2024 % increase/ (decrease) 2025 2024 % increase/ (decrease) (U.S. Dollars in millions) (U.S. Dollars in millions) Selling, general and administrative expenses (excluding share-based compensation expenses) $98 $93 6 % $184 $187 (2 %) Share-based compensation expenses 73 32 126 % 100 58 74 % Selling, general and administrative expenses $171 $125 37 % $284 $245 16 % Selling, general and administrative expenses were $171 million for the second quarter of 2025, compared with $125 million for the same period in 2024. The increase was primarily driven by higher share-based compensation expenses due to upfront recognition of certain expenses. Other Expenses Leasing expenses were $95 million for the second quarter of 2025, compared with $173 million for the same period in 2024. Leasing expenses for the second quarter of 2025 were negatively impacted by $29 million of maintenance rights amortization. Effective Tax Rate AerCap's effective tax rate was 12.2% for the second quarter of 2025, compared to an effective tax rate of 15.5% for the second quarter of 2024. The effective tax rate is impacted by the source and amount of earnings among our different tax jurisdictions as well as the amount of permanent tax differences relative to pre-tax income or loss, and certain other discrete items. In the second quarter of 2025, the income tax expense included a tax benefit of $41 million due to the reversal of a Pillar 2 provision from the prior year. Book Value Per Share June 30, 2025 June 30, 2024 (U.S. Dollars in millions, except share and per share data) Total AerCap Holdings N.V. shareholders' equity $17,947 $17,016 Ordinary shares outstanding 178,309,768 195,159,322 Unvested restricted stock (4,051,509) (4,975,247) Ordinary shares outstanding (excl. unvested restricted stock) 174,258,259 190,184,075 Book value per ordinary share outstanding (excl. unvested restricted stock) $102.99 $89.47 Cumulative dividends declared per ordinary share $1.29 $0.25 Financial Position June 30, 2025 December 31, 2024 % increase/ (decrease) over December 31, 2024 (U.S. Dollars in millions) Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash $2,846 $1,402 103 % Total assets 73,634 71,442 3 % Debt 46,113 45,295 2 % Total liabilities 55,687 54,257 3 % Total AerCap Holdings N.V. shareholders' equity 17,947 17,185 4 % Flight Equipment As of June 30, 2025, AerCap's portfolio consisted of 3,508 aircraft, engines and helicopters that were owned, on order or managed. The average age of the company's owned aircraft fleet as of June 30, 2025 was 7.6 years (5.1 years for new technology aircraft, 15.4 years for current technology aircraft) and the average remaining contracted lease term was 7.2 years. Dividend In July 2025, AerCap's Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.27 per share, with a payment date of September 4, 2025, to shareholders of record of AerCap ordinary shares as of the close of business on August 13, 2025. Notes Regarding Financial Information Presented in This Press Release The financial information presented in this press release is not audited. Due to rounding, numbers presented throughout this document may not add up precisely to the totals provided and percentages may not precisely reflect the absolute figures. The following are definitions of non-GAAP measures and metrics used in this press release. We believe these measures and metrics may further assist investors in their understanding of our performance. These measures and metrics should not be viewed in isolation and should only be used in conjunction with and as a supplement to our U.S. GAAP financial measures. Non-GAAP measures and metrics are not uniformly defined by all companies, including those in our industry, and so this additional information may not be comparable with similarly-titled measures and metrics and disclosures by other companies. Adjusted net income / earnings per share, adjusted return on equity and adjusted earnings per share guidance Adjusted net income is calculated as net income excluding the after-tax impact of the amortization of maintenance rights and lease premium assets recognized under purchase accounting and net recoveries related to the Ukraine Conflict. Adjusted earnings per share is calculated by dividing adjusted net income by the weighted average of our ordinary shares outstanding. Adjusted return on equity is calculated by dividing adjusted net income by average shareholders' equity. Given the relative significance of these items during 2025, we have chosen to present this measure in order to assist investors in their understanding of the changes and trends related to our earnings. Three Months Ended June 30, 2025 Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 Net income Earnings per share Net income Earnings per share (U.S. Dollars in millions, except per share data) Net income / earnings per share $1,259 $7.09 $1,902 $10.51 Adjusted for: Net recoveries related to Ukraine Conflict (973) (5.48) (973) (5.37) Amortization of maintenance rights and lease premium assets recognized under purchase accounting (*) 82 0.46 125 0.69 Income tax effect of above adjustments 134 0.75 127 0.70 Adjusted net income / earnings per share $502 $2.83 $1,182 $6.53 Average AerCap Holdings N.V. shareholders' equity $17,570 $17,441 Return on equity 29 % 22 % Adjusted return on equity 11 % 14 % (*) Includes $26 million adjustment to basic lease rents, $27 million adjustment to maintenance revenues and $29 million adjustment to leasing expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2025 and $53 million adjustment to basic lease rents, $36 million adjustment to maintenance revenues and $36 million adjustment to leasing expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2025. Adjusted earnings per share guidance for full-year 2025 is calculated as projected net income excluding the after-tax impact of the amortization of maintenance rights and lease premium assets recognized under purchase accounting divided by the weighted average of our projected ordinary shares outstanding. Projected FY 2025Net income / Earnings per Share (U.S. Dollars in billions,except per share data) Net income $2.6 Amortization of maintenance rights and lease premium assets recognized under purchase accounting 0.3 Net recoveries related to Ukraine Conflict (1.0) Income tax effect of above adjustments 0.1 Adjusted net income $2.1 Adjusted earnings per share $11.60 Adjusted debt/equity ratio This measure is the ratio obtained by dividing adjusted debt by adjusted equity. Adjusted debt means consolidated total debt less cash and cash equivalents, and less a 50% equity credit with respect to certain long-term subordinated debt. Adjusted equity means total equity, plus the 50% equity credit relating to the long-term subordinated debt. Adjusted debt and adjusted equity are adjusted by the 50% equity credit to reflect the equity nature of those financing arrangements and to provide information that is consistent with definitions under certain of our debt covenants. We believe this measure may further assist investors in their understanding of our capital structure and leverage. June 30, 2025 December 31, 2024 (U.S. Dollars in millions,except debt/equity ratio) Debt $46,113 $45,295 Adjusted for: Unrestricted cash and cash equivalents (2,696) (1,209) 50% equity credit for long-term subordinated debt (1,125) (1,125) Adjusted debt $42,292 $42,960 Equity $17,947 $17,185 Adjusted for: 50% equity credit for long-term subordinated debt 1,125 1,125 Adjusted equity $19,072 $18,310 Adjusted debt/equity ratio 2.22 to 1 2.35 to 1 Adjusted net interest margin, annualized net spread, annualized net spread less depreciation and amortization and average cost of debt Adjusted net interest margin is calculated as the difference between basic lease rents, excluding the impact of the amortization of lease premium/deficiency recognized under purchase accounting, and interest expense, excluding the impact of the mark-to-market of interest rate derivatives. Annualized net spread is adjusted net interest margin expressed as a percentage of average lease assets. Annualized net spread less depreciation and amortization is adjusted net interest margin less depreciation and amortization, expressed as a percentage of average lease assets. Average cost of debt is calculated as interest expense, excluding mark-to-market on interest rate derivatives, debt issuance costs, upfront fees and other impacts, divided by average debt balance. Three Months Ended June 30, 2025 2024 (U.S. Dollars in millions) Interest expense $519 $478 Adjusted for: Mark-to-market on interest rate derivatives (11) (5) Debt issuance costs, upfront fees and other impacts (26) (33) Interest expense, excluding mark-to-market on interest rate derivatives, debt issuance costs, upfront fees and other impacts $482 $440 Average debt balance $46,667 $45,972 Average cost of debt 4.1 % 3.8 % Lease assets Lease assets include flight equipment held for operating leases, flight equipment held for sale, net investment in finance leases and maintenance rights assets. Aviation assets Aviation assets include aircraft, engines and helicopters. Conference Call In connection with its report of second quarter 2025 results, management will host a conference call with members of the investment community today, Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at 8:30 am Eastern Time. The call can be accessed live via webcast by AerCap's website at www.aercap.com under "Investors", or by dialing (U.S./Canada) +1 646 828 8193 or (International) +353 1 246 5638 and referencing code 6607713 at least 5 minutes before start time. The webcast replay will be archived in the "Investors" section of the company's website for one year. For further information, contact Joseph McGinley: +353 1 418 0428 ([email protected]). About AerCap AerCap is the global leader in aviation leasing with one of the most attractive order books in the industry. AerCap serves approximately 300 customers around the world with comprehensive fleet solutions. AerCap is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (AER) and is based in Dublin with offices in Shannon, Memphis, Miami, Singapore, London, Dubai, Shanghai, Amsterdam and other locations around the world. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains certain statements, estimates and forecasts with respect to future performance and events. These statements, estimates and forecasts are "forward-looking statements". In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "may," "might," "should," "expect," "plan," "intend," "will," "aim," "estimate," "anticipate," "believe," "predict," "potential" or "continue" or the negatives thereof or variations thereon or similar terminology. All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this press release are forward-looking statements and are based on various underlying assumptions and expectations and are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and assumptions, and may include projections of our future financial performance based on our growth strategies and anticipated trends in our business. These statements are only predictions based on our current expectations and projections about future events. There are important factors that could cause our actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements to differ materially from the results, level of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements, including but not limited to the availability of capital to us and to our customers and changes in interest rates; the ability of our lessees and potential lessees to make lease payments to us; our ability to successfully negotiate flight equipment (which includes aircraft, engines and helicopters) purchases, sales and leases, to collect outstanding amounts due and to repossess flight equipment under defaulted leases, and to control costs and expenses; changes in the overall demand for commercial aviation leasing and aviation asset management services; the continued impacts of the Ukraine Conflict, including the resulting sanctions by the United States, the European Union, the United Kingdom and other countries, on our business and results of operations, financial condition and cash flows; the effects of terrorist attacks on the aviation industry and on our operations; the economic condition of the global airline and cargo industry and economic and political conditions; the impact of hostilities in the Middle East, or any escalation thereof, on the aviation industry or our business; trade tensions, including U.S. tariffs and retaliatory measures by some countries, and the resulting geopolitical uncertainty; development of increased government regulation, including travel restrictions, sanctions, regulation of trade and the imposition of import and export controls, tariffs and other trade barriers; a downgrade in any of our credit ratings; competitive pressures within the industry; regulatory changes affecting commercial flight equipment operators, flight equipment maintenance, engine standards, accounting standards and taxes; and disruptions and security breaches affecting our information systems or the information systems of our third-party providers. As a result, we cannot assure you that the forward-looking statements included in this press release will prove to be accurate or correct. These and other important factors and risks are discussed in AerCap's annual report on Form 20-F and other filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the future performance or events described in the forward-looking statements in this press release might not occur. Accordingly, you should not rely upon forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results and we do not assume any responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of any of these forward-looking statements. Except as required by applicable law, we do not undertake any obligation to, and will not, update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. For more information regarding AerCap and to be added to our email distribution list, please visit www.aercap.com. AerCap Holdings N.V. Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets (U.S. Dollars in thousands, except share data) June 30, 2025 December 31, 2024 Assets Cash and cash equivalents $2,696,068 $1,209,226 Restricted cash 150,081 192,356 Trade receivables 54,172 68,073 Flight equipment held for operating leases, net 58,708,975 58,575,672 Investment in finance leases, net 1,256,028 1,208,585 Flight equipment held for sale 469,614 466,173 Prepayments on flight equipment 4,310,680 3,460,296 Maintenance rights and lease premium, net 1,901,942 2,129,993 Other intangibles, net 128,727 139,666 Deferred tax assets 263,790 261,004 Associated companies 1,205,953 1,128,894 Other assets 2,487,917 2,602,038 Total Assets $73,633,947 $71,441,976 Liabilities and Equity Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities $1,873,510 $1,774,827 Accrued maintenance liability 3,468,886 3,327,347 Lessee deposit liability 1,207,368 1,092,585 Debt 46,113,492 45,294,511 Deferred tax liabilities 3,023,406 2,767,874 Total Liabilities 55,686,662 54,257,144 Ordinary share capital €0.01 par value, 450,000,000 ordinary shares authorized as of June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024; 196,043,739 and 204,543,739 ordinary shares issued and 178,309,768 and 186,783,225 ordinary shares outstanding (including 4,051,509 and 5,072,382 unvested restricted stock) as of June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively 2,466 2,558 Additional paid-in capital 5,122,322 5,809,276 Treasury shares, at cost (17,733,971 and 17,760,514 ordinary shares as of June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively) (1,697,801) (1,425,652) Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income (43,524) 42,683 Accumulated retained earnings 14,563,612 12,755,758 Total AerCap Holdings N.V. shareholders' equity 17,947,075 17,184,623 Non-controlling interest 210 209 Total Equity 17,947,285 17,184,832 Total Liabilities and Equity $73,633,947 $71,441,976 AerCap Holdings N.V. Unaudited Consolidated Income Statements (U.S. Dollars in thousands, except share and per share data) Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 2024 2025 2024 Revenues and other income Lease revenue: Basic lease rents $1,652,669 $1,567,526 $3,301,730 $3,153,157 Maintenance rents and other receipts 114,969 180,036 261,460 359,496 Total lease revenue 1,767,638 1,747,562 3,563,190 3,512,653 Net gain on sale of assets 57,098 129,459 234,016 289,039 Other income 62,016 81,124 166,578 174,541 Total Revenues and other income 1,886,752 1,958,145 3,963,784 3,976,233 Expenses Depreciation and amortization 668,932 636,419 1,328,667 1,269,897 Net recoveries related to Ukraine Conflict (972,822) — (972,822) (22,749) Asset impairment 2,369 27,686 5,609 30,356 Interest expense 518,866 478,282 1,021,726 969,797 Loss on debt extinguishment 1,982 7,008 1,982 7,020 Leasing expenses 94,539 172,791 175,284 321,405 Selling, general and administrative expenses 170,830 125,333 283,931 244,625 Total Expenses 484,696 1,447,519 1,844,377 2,820,351 Loss on investments at fair value (22,533) (18,207) (23,928) (4,684) Income before income taxes and income of investments accounted for under the equity method 1,379,523 492,419 2,095,479 1,151,198 Income tax expense (168,366) (76,346) (279,339) (170,455) Equity in net earnings of investments accounted for under the equity method 48,052 32,094 85,930 71,634 Net income $1,259,209 $448,167 $1,902,070 $1,052,377 Net (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interest — (1) (1) 3 Net income attributable to AerCap Holdings N.V. $1,259,209 $448,166 $1,902,069 $1,052,380 Basic earnings per share $7.24 $2.33 $10.76 $5.42 Diluted earnings per share $7.09 $2.28 $10.51 $5.30 Weighted average shares outstanding - basic 173,960,277 192,515,755 176,725,697 194,144,800 Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted 177,541,220 196,881,272 181,062,000 198,514,778 AerCap Holdings N.V Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (U.S. Dollars in thousands) Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 2024 Net income $1,902,070 $1,052,377 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 1,328,667 1,269,897 Net recoveries related to Ukraine Conflict (972,822) (22,749) Asset impairment 5,609 30,356 Amortization of debt issuance costs, debt discount, debt premium and lease premium 90,471 116,181 Maintenance rights write-off 72,473 184,118 Maintenance liability release to income (76,389) (112,413) Net gain on sale of assets (234,016) (289,039) Deferred tax expense 266,748 148,777 Share-based compensation 100,214 57,668 Collections of finance leases 157,021 203,113 Loss on investments at fair value 23,928 4,684 Loss on debt extinguishment 1,982 7,020 Other (78,319) (4,719) Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Trade receivables 13,749 24,305 Other assets 90,233 165,557 Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities (25,169) (50,620) Net cash provided by operating activities 2,666,450 2,784,513 Purchase of flight equipment (1,684,831) (2,177,406) Proceeds from sale or disposal of assets 875,073 1,527,481 Prepayments on flight equipment (1,286,084) (1,077,429) Cash proceeds from insurance claim settlements 824,167 — Other (27,328) 34,939 Net cash used in investing activities (1,299,003) (1,692,415) Issuance of debt 3,585,969 2,796,670 Repayment of debt (2,766,797) (3,579,662) Debt issuance and extinguishment costs paid, net of debt premium received (28,847) (37,165) Maintenance payments received 462,937 442,130 Maintenance payments returned (81,268) (178,364) Security deposits received 198,465 122,433 Security deposits returned (96,961) (105,500) Repurchase of shares and tax withholdings on share-based compensation (1,104,219) (722,974) Dividends paid on ordinary shares (95,363) (41,806) Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 73,916 (1,304,238) Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash 1,441,363 (212,140) Effect of exchange rate changes 3,204 (1,091) Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period 1,401,582 1,825,466 Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period $2,846,149 $1,612,235 SOURCE AerCap Holdings N.V. 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