A highly volatile stock can deliver big gains - or just as easily wipe out a portfolio if things go south.
While some investors embrace risk, mistakes can be costly for those who aren’t prepared.
Over the last six months, AerSale’s shares have sunk to $7.20, producing a disappointing 18.5% loss - a stark contrast to the S&P 500’s 5.9% gain. This was partly due to its softer quarterly results and may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.
Even if they go mostly unnoticed, industrial businesses are the backbone of our country. But their prominence also brings high exposure to the ups and downs of economic cycles.
Luckily, the tide is turning in their favor as the industry’s 26.8% return over the past six months has topped the S&P 500 by 18.2 percentage points.
A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after the broader market rebounded from a tech-driven sell-off, with investors taking the opportunity to buy stocks at lower prices.
While some companies burn cash to fuel expansion, others struggle to turn spending into sustainable growth.
A high cash burn rate without a strong balance sheet can leave investors exposed to significant downside.
Shares of aerospace and defense company AerSale (NASDAQ:ASLE)
jumped 4.8% in the morning session after Truist Financial raised its price target on the company's shares to $8 from $6.
Wall Street’s bearish price targets for the stocks in this article signal serious concerns.
Such forecasts are uncommon in an industry where maintaining cordial corporate relationships often trumps delivering the hard truth.
As the Q3 earnings season comes to a close, it’s time to take stock of this quarter’s best and worst performers in the aerospace industry, including Astronics (NASDAQ:ATRO) and its peers.
As the Q3 earnings season comes to a close, it’s time to take stock of this quarter’s best and worst performers in the aerospace industry, including Ducommun (NYSE:DCO) and its peers.
Rapid spending isn’t always a sign of progress.
Some cash-burning businesses fail to convert investments into meaningful competitive advantages, leaving them vulnerable.
The Russell 2000 (^RUT) is packed with potential breakout stocks, thanks to its focus on smaller companies with high growth potential.
However, smaller size also means these businesses often lack the resilience and financial flexibility of large-cap firms, making careful selection crucial.
A number of stocks fell in the morning session after concerns regarding lofty artificial intelligence valuations triggered a pullback in the technology sector.
Even if a company is profitable, it doesn’t always mean it’s a great investment.
Some struggle to maintain growth, face looming threats, or fail to reinvest wisely, limiting their future potential.
Volatility cuts both ways - while it creates opportunities, it also increases risk, making sharp declines just as likely as big gains.
This unpredictability can shake out even the most experienced investors.
AerSale’s third quarter results were met with a significant negative market reaction, reflecting both a substantial revenue shortfall and profit miss compared to Wall Street expectations. Management attributed the underperformance primarily to the lack of engine or aircraft sales, a segment known to produce volatile quarter-to-quarter swings. CEO Nicolas Finazzo acknowledged that “the year-over-year decline was entirely driven by the absence of engine or aircraft sales in the quarter compared to 5 engine sales in the prior year period.” Despite this, management emphasized improved profitability within its core operations, citing stronger leasing activity and ongoing cost reduction efforts.
Aerospace and defense company AerSale (NASDAQ:ASLE) fell short of the markets revenue expectations in Q3 CY2025, with sales falling 13.9% year on year to $71.19 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.04 per share was 77.1% below analysts’ consensus estimates.
AerSale's Q3 2025 earnings missed estimates, causing a stock drop. Despite a revenue decline, the company saw growth in leasing and USM sales as it shifts its strategy.
Aerospace and defense company AerSale (NASDAQ:ASLE) fell short of the markets revenue expectations in Q3 CY2025, with sales falling 13.9% year on year to $71.19 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.04 per share was 77.1% below analysts’ consensus estimates.
A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after positive news on corporate earnings, easing political and trade tensions, and optimism about future interest rate cuts all converged to lift investor sentiment.
