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Air T Inc(AIRT)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for AIRT
09/25/2026: AIRT (2-star) is a SELL. SELL for 2 days. Simulated Profits (8.15%). Updated daily EoD!
Air T Inc is a diversified small-cap holding company primarily engaged in aviation ground support manufacturing and specialized maintenance services. Its main strengths include a niche, defensible market position in deicing equipment and a decentralized structure that allows for varied revenue streams. The primary growth story revolves around capturing aftermarket demand in the aviation and cargo logistics sectors. However, investors must weigh these opportunities against risks like high revenue cyclicality, low stock liquidity, and integration challenges from its acquisition-heavy growth strategy. This stock may suit value-oriented investors who are comfortable with the inherent volatility of the small-cap industrial and aviation services sector.
How to Read the Upturn Advisory
The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.
Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Mixed fit | Growth is largely inorganic and episodic rather than organic and compounding. |
| Momentum investor | Weak fit | Low trading volume and lack of consistent price catalysts make it unsuitable for momentum strategies. |
| Value investor | Strong fit | Often trades at multiples reflecting its small-cap nature and cyclical exposure. |
| Dividend investor | Weak fit | The company rarely prioritizes consistent dividend payments for shareholders. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | Small-cap industrial and aviation exposure introduces significant operational and liquidity risks. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | High | The stock's low liquidity can cause significant price swings. |
| Valuation risk | Medium | As a small cap, valuation can decouple from fundamentals based on market sentiment. |
| Competition risk (aviation services) | Medium / high | Larger competitors with greater R&D budgets can challenge Air T's market share. |
| Business quality | Medium | Operations are cyclical and sensitive to aviation industry health. |
| Dividend income | Low / none | Not designed for income-seeking investors. |
| Execution risk | Medium | Successfully integrating varied acquisitions is essential for growth. |
Price Behavior
Strong Uptrend
The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.
Choppy
The stock has experienced frequent reversals and pronounced short-term price swings.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 19.93% | Avg. Invested days 43 | Today’s Advisory SELL |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  2.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/25/2026 |
Upturn Scorecard
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Company Fundamentals
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Growth Momentum Score
Ownership
Top 5 Institutional Investors
Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)
Economic Dimensions
Quantitative Style Profile
Style Classification
Quality Focused
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 78.28M USD | Price to earnings Ratio 1.23 | 1Y Target Price - |
Price to earnings Ratio 1.23 | 1Y Target Price - | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 39.1K shares | Beta 0.28 | 52 Weeks Range 18.35 - 35.00 | Updated Date 09/26/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 18.35 - 35.00 | Updated Date 09/26/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 23.6 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Support Equipment | Manufacturing de-icing and support vehicles. | Selling hardware that airlines need for daily operations. |
| Aviation Services | Engine repair and maintenance services. | Recurring revenue from keeping aircraft and engines operational. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Valuation
Trailing PE 1.23 | Forward PE 12.8 | Enterprise Value 326.09M | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.21 |
Enterprise Value 326.09M | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.21 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.88 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 3.01 | Shares Outstanding 2.70M | Shares Floating 919.89K |
Shares Outstanding 2.70M | Shares Floating 919.89K | ||
Percent Insiders 50.51 | Percent Institutions 24.27 |
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Financial Metrics
🧭 Investment Snapshot
Total Revenue (Scale)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.
Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.
Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
About Air T Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquarters Charlotte, NC, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1984-04-24 | Chairman, President & CEO Mr. Nicholas John Swenson | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Conglomerates | Full time employees 1666 | Website https://www.airt.com |
Full time employees 1666 | Website https://www.airt.com | ||
Air T, Inc. provides overnight air cargo; ground support equipment; commercial aircraft, engines, and parts; digital solutions; and regional airline services in the United States and internationally. The company's Overnight Air Cargo segment offers air express delivery services. As of March 31, 2026, this segment had 103 aircraft under the dry-lease agreements with FedEx. Its Ground Support Equipment segment manufactures, sells, and services aircraft deicers, scissor-type lifts, military and civilian decontamination units, flight-line tow tractors, glycol recovery vehicles, and other specialized equipment. This segment sells its products to passenger and cargo airlines, ground handling companies, the United States Air Force, airports, and industrial customers. Its Commercial Aircraft, Engines and Parts segment provide commercial aircraft trading, leasing, and parts solutions; commercial aircraft storage, storage maintenance, and aircraft disassembly/part-out services; commercial aircraft parts sales, exchanges, procurement services, consignment programs, and overhaul and repair services to airlines and commercial aircraft leasing companies. This segment also offers composite aircraft structures, and repair and support services, as well as aircraft service and maintenance services. Its Digital Solutions segment develops and provides digital aviation and other business services to customers within the aviation industry. This segment also offers cloud-based software solutions for aviation aftermarket businesses. Its Regional Airline segment provides scheduled passenger services, air freight, charter services, ancillary passenger services, and government subsidies. As of March 31, 2026, this segment had 98 aircraft consisting of 57 owned SAAB 340B AND 340B+ twin-engine turboprop aircraft and remaining 41 aircraft includes the training fleet of the Australian Airline Pilot Academy. Air T, Inc. was incorporated in 1980 and is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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