FTAI Aviation: From Aerospace To AI Data Center Power, Why I Maintain My Buy Rating
Summary
FTAI Aviation remains a buy as it expands into AI-driven data center power generation, leveraging core aeroengine technology.
FTAI's new Power business targets 100 units annually, capitalizing on surging data center energy demand and enhancing its value extraction strategy.
EBITDA estimates for the company have been revised upward, with a 2027 price target of $246.18, implying 25% upside from current levels.
While Power business upside is unmodeled, improved leverage and robust core demand support the increased price target and positive outlook.
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FTAI Aviation (FTAI) suffered a significant shock at the start of 2025. However, in my view, that offered a strong buy opportunity, and looking at the stock price performance of the aero engine leasing
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Dhierin-Perkash Bechai is an aerospace, defense and airline analyst. Dhierin runs the investing group The Aerospace Forum, whose goal is to discover investment opportunities in the aerospace, defense and airline industry. With a background in aerospace engineering, he provides analysis of a complex industry with significant growth prospects, and offers context to developments as they occur, describing how they might affect investment theses. His investing ideas are driven by data informed analysis. The investing group also provides direct access to data analytics monitors. Learn more.
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