Should I buy AAR CORP. (AIR) stock or is it too late?
No reliable analyst is bullish on this stock right now. A “reliable” analyst is a firm that, on this sector, hits more than 55% of its targets and beats its sector. None of them sees upside here — which is exactly why this stock is in no JPI selection.
Firm-by-firm track record on AAR CORP.
| Firm | % right | Gain vs sector | Calls | Aims for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keybanc | 80 % | +45.8 % | 5 | $132 +33% |
| Truist Securities | 92 % | +35.6 % | 12 | $145 +46% |
| Benchmark | 75 % | +27.4 % | 8 | $83 -16% |
| RBC Capital | 92 % | +26.5 % | 13 | $145 +46% |
| Stifel | 17 % | -16.6 % | 6 | $85 -14% |
| DA Davidson | 67 % | +25.5 % | 6 | — |
| Credit Suisse | 40 % | -1.2 % | 5 | — |
| Canaccord Genuity | 33 % | -11.5 % | 6 | — |
✅ Reasons to believe
- 60% of analysts rate it a buy (Buy consensus, 5 ratings) — a sign of market conviction.
- Median price target $145, i.e. +46% from the current price ($99).
- The most reliable firm on AIR, Truist Securities (92% hit rate, 12 scored calls), targets $145 (call made on July 27, 2026, maturing on July 27, 2027) (+46%) in its most recent call, and $99 (call made on January 7, 2026, maturing on January 7, 2027) (+0%) in the one coming due soonest.
⚠️ Reasons to hesitate
- The consensus is not unanimous: of 5 ratings, 2 are neutral.
- A 12-month target is not a guaranteed path: the price can fall in the meantime.
- No dividend: your return depends only on price appreciation.
The analyst consensus on AIR
Median target $145 (+46%) · 5 ratings · Buy consensus
⚠️ Information, not investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Analyst targets on a ~12-month horizon.
Frequently asked questions
Should you invest in AAR CORP. now?
We won't decide for you. The facts: 60% of analysts rate it a buy, median target $145 (+46%), and Truist Securities (most reliable on AIR, 92%) targets $145. Weigh that against valuation. This is not personalized advice.
Is it too late to invest in AAR CORP.?
Not according to analysts: the median target ($145) is still +46% above the current price ($99) (most reliable on AIR: Truist Securities, 92%). The real question isn't "too late" but the price-to-value gap and risk. Not advice.
Is AAR CORP. still worth investing in?
It depends on the gap between the price ($99) and its estimated value: analysts target $145 on median (+46%), with 60% buys (most reliable on AIR: Truist Securities, 92%). Cross-check with their real reliability on AIR and the cautions above. Information, not advice.
What's the main risk in buying AIR?
The consensus is not unanimous: of 5 ratings, 2 are neutral.
→ Go deeper: the full AAR CORP. profile (consensus, analyst reliability, price target, performance).