Aercap Holdings N.V. (AER) Hit a 52 Week High, Can the Run Continue?

Shares of AerCap (AER) have been strong performers lately, with the stock up 5.8% over the past month. The stock hit a new 52-week high of $140.66 in the previous session. AerCap has gained 46.2% since the start of the year compared to the -0.2% move for the Zacks Transportation sector and the 12% return for the Zacks Transportation - Equipment and Leasing industry.What's Driving the Outperformance?The stock has a great record of positive earnings surprises, having beaten the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the last four quarters. In its last earnings report on October 29, 2025, AerCap reported EPS of $4.97 versus consensus estimate of $3.16 while it beat the consensus revenue estimate by 15.02%.For the current fiscal year, AerCap is expected to post earnings of $14.74 per share on $8.32 in revenues. This represents a 22.73% change in EPS on a 4.09% change in revenues. For the next fiscal year, the company is expected to earn $14.92 per share on $8.36 in revenues. This represents a year-over-year change of 1.25% and 0.47%, respectively.Valuation MetricsWhile AerCap has moved to its 52-week high in the recent past, investors need to be asking, what is next for the company? A key aspect of this question is taking a look at valuation metrics in order to determine if the company is due for a pullback from this level.On this front, we can look at the Zacks Style Scores, as these give investors a variety of ways to comb through stocks (beyond looking at the Zacks Rank of a security). These styles are represented by grades running from A to F in the categories of Value, Growth, and Momentum, while there is a combined VGM Score as well. Investors should consider the style scores a valuable tool that can help you to pick the most appropriate Zacks Rank stocks based on their individual investment style.AerCap has a Value Score of A. The stock's Growth and Momentum Scores are C and F, respectively, giving the company a VGM Score of B.In terms of its value breakdown, the stock currently trades at 9.5X current fiscal year EPS estimates, which is not in-line with the peer industry average of 14.8X. On a trailing cash flow basis, the stock currently trades at 5.1X versus its peer group's average of 5.1X. Additionally, the stock has a PEG ratio of 0.73. This is good enough to put the company in the top echelon of all stocks we cover from a value perspective, making AerCap an interesting choice for value investors.Zacks RankWe also need to look at the Zacks Rank for the stock, as this is even more important than the company's VGM Score. Fortunately, AerCap currently has a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy) thanks to favorable earnings estimate revisions from covering analysts.Since we recommend that investors select stocks carrying Zacks Rank of 1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy) and Style Scores of A or B, it looks as if AerCap fits the bill. Thus, it seems as though AerCap shares could have potential in the weeks and months to come.Quantum Computing Stocks Set To SoarArtificial intelligence has already reshaped the investment landscape, and its convergence with quantum computing could lead to the most significant wealth-building opportunities of our time.Today, you have a chance to position your portfolio at the forefront of this technological revolution. In our urgent special report, Beyond AI: The Quantum Leap in Computing Power, you'll discover the little-known stocks we believe will win the quantum computing race and deliver massive gains to early investors.Access the Report Free Now >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Aercap Holdings N.V. (AER): Free Stock Analysis ReportThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks