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AAR Corp.

S&P 500

AIR/Industrials · Aerospace & Defense/NYSE

Dividend Yield

0.22%

$0.30 · Annual Dividend

Stock Price$138.51P/E29.5MCap5.3BLast update: Jun 26, 2026 at 06:56

Dividend Safety Rating

69/ 100Safe

AIR's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 0.0% earnings payout ratio & 0.0% fcf payout ratio. Areas of concern: 1.5x interest coverage & 7.6% operating margin.

Based on 13 of 15 metrics

Strengths

  • Earnings Payout Ratio: 0.0%Low earnings payout ratio leaves room to grow the dividend.
  • FCF Payout Ratio: 0.0%Free cash flow comfortably covers the dividend.
  • Current Ratio: 2.7xStrong short-term liquidity to meet obligations.

Risks

  • 5-Year Dividend CAGR: -12.9%Dividend growth has been weak or negative.
  • Interest Coverage: 1.5xInterest coverage is thin relative to debt servicing.
  • Operating Margin: 7.6%Operating margin is thin and pressures the dividend.

Payout & Coverage

Safe

Balance Sheet

Very Safe

Profitability

Caution
7.6%Warning
18.3%Warning

Dividend Track Record

Safe
6+ yrsCaution
NoneVery Safe
GrowingVery Safe

About AAR Corp.

AAR Corp. is a leading provider of products and services to the commercial aviation, government, and defense markets across North America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and other international regions. The company operates through four key segments: Parts Supply, which involves leasing and selling aircraft components and aftermarket replacement parts; Repair & Engineering, offering airframe maintenance, component repair, and landing gear overhaul services; Integrated Solutions, encompassing fleet management, operations of customer-owned aircraft, and customized supply chain logistics programs; and Expeditionary Services, focused on designing, manufacturing, and repairing transportation pallets, containers, and shelters for military and humanitarian deployments. AAR Corp. supports a diverse customer base including passenger and cargo airlines, OEMs, aircraft leasing companies, the U.S. Department of Defense, foreign militaries, and non-governmental organizations. Founded in 1951 and headquartered in Wood Dale, Illinois, AAR Corp. plays a vital role in the aviation aftermarket by delivering maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services, inventory management, and engineering solutions essential for global aircraft operations and defense logistics.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

0.22%

Annual Dividend

$0.30

Frequency

Quarterly

Payout Ratio

0.00%

FCF Payout Ratio

0.00%

52-Week Range

$67.04 - $141.15

Dividend History (2016–2025)

AIR annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

AIR earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Last Ex-Dividend Date

March 27, 2020

Last Payment Date

April 9, 2020

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

-20.63%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

-12.94%

10-Year Dividend CAGR

N/A

3-Year Total Growth

-50.00%

5-Year Total Growth

-50.00%

10-Year Total Growth

N/A

Income Calculator

AIR Dividend Calculator

Total Investment

$13,851.00

Annual Income

$30.00

Quarterly Income

$7.50

Monthly Income

$2.50

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AIR's current dividend yield?
AAR Corp. (AIR) currently has a dividend yield of 0.22%, based on a stock price of $138.51 and an annual dividend of $0.30.
When is AIR's next dividend payment date?
AIR's next ex-dividend date is 2020-03-27 and the next payment date is 2020-04-09. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does AIR pay in dividends per year?
AAR Corp. paid $0.15 per share in annual dividends in 2020. The dividends are paid quarterly.
Has AIR been increasing its dividend?
AAR Corp. has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of -12.94%.
Is AIR's dividend safe?
AAR Corp. has a payout ratio of 0.00%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 0.00%. A payout ratio below 60% is generally considered sustainable.
How is AIR's Dividend Safety Rating calculated?
The Dividend Safety Rating evaluates AAR Corp.'s dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (30%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (30%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for industrials companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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