FTAI Aviation Preferred Stock Upgraded to Buy by Stifel

Fintel reports that on May 2, 2025, Stifel upgraded their outlook for FTAI Aviation – Preferred stock (NasdaqGS:FTAIN) from Hold to Buy.

Analyst Price Forecast Indicates Significant Upside Potential

As of April 25, 2025, the average one-year price target for FTAI Aviation – Preferred stock is $48.69 per share. The forecasts range from a low of $33.76 to a high of $85.59. This average price target reflects a notable increase of 92.35% from its latest reported closing price of $25.31 per share.

Annual Non-GAAP EPS Projection

The projected annual non-GAAP EPS stands at 5.79.

Fund Sentiment Analysis

Currently, there are 9 funds or institutions reporting positions in FTAI Aviation – Preferred stock. This number has remained stable over the last quarter. The average portfolio weight of all funds allocated to FTAIN has increased to 0.15%, marking a 4.75% rise. In total, institutional ownership rose by 1.13% in the past three months, now totaling 756,000 shares.

Recent Actions by Other Shareholders

PFF – iShares Preferred and Income Securities ETF holds 401,000 shares. In its previous filing, this firm reported 404,000 shares, indicating a decrease of 0.83%. However, its portfolio allocation to FTAIN increased by 8.41% over the last quarter.

PGX – Invesco Preferred ETF currently holds 161,000 shares. The prior filing noted 162,000 shares, representing a decrease of 0.66%. Yet, their allocation to FTAIN grew by 1.25% over the recent quarter.

PFFA – Virtus InfraCap U.S. Preferred stock ETF previously held 41,000 shares and now holds 52,000 shares, marking an increase of 19.81% in shareholding. Their portfolio allocation to FTAIN also grew by 0.06% over the last quarter.

Shikiar Asset Management increased its position from 46,000 shares to 47,000 shares, reflecting an increase of 2.77%. The firm’s portfolio allocation in FTAIN rose by 10.70% during the last quarter.

PFLD – AAM Low Duration Preferred and Income Securities ETF has increased its holdings from 28,000 shares to 43,000 shares, representing a significant increase of 34.30%, with a portfolio allocation increase of 32.62% in FTAIN over the last quarter.

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