FTAI (FTAI) Soars: Jefferies Boosts Price Target on Strong Q1

Font: Financial Modeling Prep  • May 03, 2026

FTAI Aviation (NASDAQ: FTAI) Soars: Jefferies Boosts Price Target Amid Strong Q1 Performance

Analyst firm Jefferies raised its price target for FTAI Aviation (NASDAQ: FTAI) to $400.00, suggesting a potential upside of approximately 66.7% from its previous trading price.

The company reported a strong first quarter in 2026, with an EBITDA of $325.60 million, surpassing expectations and highlighting robust financial performance.

FTAI Aviation is strategically expanding its aerospace market share from 10% to 12%, aiming for 25%, and is launching a new venture, FTAI Power, while increasing its dividend to $0.45 per share.

FTAI Aviation is a company that focuses on aircraft and their engines. Its main business is the Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) of older aircraft engines, such as the popular CFM56. It has a multiyear agreement with CFM International, a joint venture between GE Aerospace and Safran, to service these engines.

On May 3, 2026, analyst firm Jefferies raised its price target for FTAI Aviation to $400.00, up from its previous target of $375.00. When this was announced, the stock was trading at $239.95. This new target suggests a potential increase of approximately 66.7% from its price at the time.

This positive analyst view follows a strong first quarter in 2026. The company reported an EBITDA of $325.60 million, which was better than expected. EBITDA stands for Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization. It is a way to measure a company's overall financial performance and profitability.

The strong results were driven by growth in its aerospace segment. As highlighted by Seeking Alpha, FTAI Aviation's market share in Aerospace Products grew from 10% to 12%. The company stated it is aiming for a 25% market share and is focused on growing its total dollar amount of business over its profit margins.

FTAI Aviation is also launching a new business called FTAI Power in late 2026, which will use CFM56 engines to power data centers. As highlighted by GlobeNewswire, the company also increased its dividend to $0.45 per share. A dividend is a payment made by a company to its shareholders, usually as a distribution of profits.