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Zacks Investment Research7/16/2026Neutral
LOAR
Loar Holdings Inc.NYSEINDUSTRIALSAEROSPACE & DEFENSE
Key Statistics
Market Cap
$6.70B
P/E Ratio
100.85
EPS
$0.71
Beta
0.47
52W High
$83.43
52W Low
$53.15
50-Day MA
$69.21
200-Day MA
$68.23
Dividend Yield
—
Profit Margin
12.60%
Forward P/E
63.29
PEG Ratio
—
About Loar Holdings Inc.
Loar Holdings Inc. is a diversified investment and holding company focused on acquiring and managing assets predominantly within the technology and real estate sectors. The firm leverages innovative strategies to enhance operational efficiencies and drive sustainable growth, thereby maximizing shareholder value. By adeptly identifying and capitalizing on emerging market opportunities, Loar Holdings provides institutional investors with a unique platform for portfolio diversification and the potential for attractive long-term financial returns.
Fundamentals
| Revenue (TTM) | $537.71M |
| Gross Profit (TTM) | $289.02M |
| EBITDA | $192.82M |
| Operating Margin | 25.60% |
| Return on Equity | 5.95% |
| Return on Assets | 4.48% |
| Revenue/Share (TTM) | $5.74 |
| Book Value | $12.60 |
| Price-to-Book | 5.69 |
| Price-to-Sales (TTM) | 12.47 |
| EV/Revenue | 14.1 |
| EV/EBITDA | 44.31 |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth (YoY) | -25.60% |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth (YoY) | 36.10% |
| Shares Outstanding | $93.62M |
| Float | $43.46M |
| % Insiders | 19.33% |
| % Institutions | 96.19% |
Historical Volatility
HV 10-Day
14.69%
HV 20-Day
33.50%
HV 30-Day
37.25%
HV 60-Day
42.21%
HV Rank
57.1%
Volatility is currently contracting
Analyst Ratings
Consensus ($85.20 target)
2
Strong Buy3
BuyLatest News
Loar Holdings Inc. Announces Date and Time for Second Quarter 2026 Earnings and Conference Call
WHITE PLAINS, NY / ACCESS Newswire / July 15, 2026 / Loar Holdings Inc. (NYSE:LOAR) will report Q2 2026 earnings before the market opens on Thursday, August 6, 2026. A conference call will follow at 11:00a.m.
Accesswire7/15/2026Neutral
Hexcel vs. Loar: Which Industrials Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?
Hexcel is a long-standing leader in advanced lightweight composite materials with deep ties to the world's largest aircraft manufacturers. Loar is a rapidly growing provider of niche aerospace components that maintains a highly diversified customer base and strong net margins.
The Motley Fool6/11/2026Positive
Does Loar Holdings Inc. (LOAR) Have the Potential to Rally 29.16% as Wall Street Analysts Expect?
The mean of analysts' price targets for Loar Holdings Inc. (LOAR) points to a 29.2% upside in the stock. While this highly sought-after metric has not proven reasonably effective, strong agreement among analysts in raising earnings estimates does indicate an upside in the stock.
Zacks Investment Research6/10/2026Positive
Earnings Estimates Rising for Loar Holdings Inc. (LOAR): Will It Gain?
Loar Holdings Inc. (LOAR) shares have started gaining and might continue moving higher in the near term, as indicated by solid earnings estimate revisions.
Zacks Investment Research5/25/2026Positive
Wall Street Analysts Predict a 35.71% Upside in Loar Holdings Inc. (LOAR): Here's What You Should Know
The consensus price target hints at a 35.7% upside potential for Loar Holdings Inc. (LOAR). While empirical research shows that this sought-after metric is hardly effective, an upward trend in earnings estimate revisions could mean that the stock will witness an upside in the near term.
Zacks Investment Research5/25/2026Positive
Loar: Flying At A Lower Altitude
Loar Holdings has seen a 25% share price pullback despite raising its 2026 outlook and delivering strong Q1 growth. LOAR's M&A-driven expansion continues, but expensive debt financing—near 10% interest—and high leverage raise valuation concerns. Adjusted EBITDA margins rose to 40.5%, and full-year guidance was increased, yet realistic earnings multiples remain a steep 50x.
Seeking Alpha5/19/2026Positive
Loar Q1 Earnings Call Highlights
Loar NYSE: LOAR reported record first-quarter 2026 sales, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA margin, while raising its full-year outlook as strength in commercial aerospace offset softer defense sales.
MarketBeat5/11/2026Positive
Loar Holdings Inc. (LOAR) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Loar Holdings Inc. (LOAR) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Seeking Alpha5/7/2026Neutral
Loar Holdings Inc. (LOAR) Q1 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates
Loar Holdings Inc. (LOAR) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.34 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.15 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.2 per share a year ago.
Zacks Investment Research5/7/2026Positive
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