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Spirit Aerosystems Holdings Inc (SPR)



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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/14/2025: SPR (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
1 Year Target Price $37.77
1 Year Target Price $37.77
1 | Strong Buy |
0 | Buy |
13 | Hold |
0 | Sell |
0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -25.25% | Avg. Invested days 39 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 4.80B USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 37.77 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 37.77 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 14 | Beta 1.7 | 52 Weeks Range 27.00 - 42.33 | Updated Date 08/15/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 27.00 - 42.33 | Updated Date 08/15/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -20.02 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-08-04 | When Before Market | Estimate -0.601 | Actual -3.34 |
Profitability
Profit Margin -37.46% | Operating Margin (TTM) -18.49% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -16.4% | Return on Equity (TTM) -532.88% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 23.26 | Enterprise Value 9864772478 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.76 |
Enterprise Value 9864772478 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.76 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.57 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 178.94 | Shares Outstanding 117419000 | Shares Floating 100704606 |
Shares Outstanding 117419000 | Shares Floating 100704606 | ||
Percent Insiders 0.69 | Percent Institutions 91.27 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Spirit Aerosystems Holdings Inc

Company Overview
History and Background
Spirit Aerosystems Holdings Inc. was founded in 2005 when Boeing sold its Wichita, Kansas, commercial airplane component manufacturing facility to Onex Corporation. It has grown to become one of the world's largest independent manufacturers of aerostructures.
Core Business Areas
- Commercial: Designs and manufactures aerostructures for commercial aircraft, including fuselages, pylons, nacelles, and wing components.
- Defense & Space: Designs and manufactures aerostructures for military aircraft, defense systems, and space launch vehicles.
- Aftermarket: Provides maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services, as well as spare parts, for aerostructures.
Leadership and Structure
Patrick M. Shanahan is the President and CEO. Spirit operates with a functional organizational structure, divided by business segments (Commercial, Defense & Space, Aftermarket) and supporting functions (Engineering, Operations, Finance).
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Boeing 737 Fuselage: Manufactures complete fuselages for the Boeing 737 family. This is a major source of revenue for Spirit. Exact market share data is proprietary, but Spirit is the sole supplier. Competitors: None due to sole supplier agreement.
- Airbus A350 Wing Components: Supplies wing components for the Airbus A350. Market share data is proprietary. Competitors: GKN Aerospace, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.
- Military Aerostructures: Produces aerostructures for various military programs including Boeingu2019s P-8, Lockheed Martinu2019s C-130J, and Sikorskyu2019s Black Hawk helicopters. Market share varies by specific program. Competitors: Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, BAE Systems.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The aerostructures industry is highly concentrated with a few major players serving the global aircraft manufacturers. It is heavily influenced by aircraft production rates and global air travel demand.
Positioning
Spirit Aerosystems is a leading independent aerostructures manufacturer. Their large-scale production capabilities and long-term contracts with major aircraft manufacturers provide a competitive advantage.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global aerostructures market is estimated to be worth hundreds of billions of USD over the next decade. Spirit is well-positioned to capture a significant portion of this TAM through its existing contracts and expanding capabilities.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Large-scale manufacturing capabilities
- Long-term contracts with major aircraft manufacturers
- Strong engineering and design expertise
- Diversified product portfolio
Weaknesses
- High customer concentration (Boeing and Airbus)
- Operational inefficiencies and quality control issues
- High debt levels
- Vulnerability to aircraft production rate changes
Opportunities
- Increasing aircraft production rates
- Expanding into new markets and applications
- Developing advanced manufacturing technologies
- Growing aftermarket services business
Threats
- Economic downturns and reduced air travel demand
- Production delays and supply chain disruptions
- Increased competition from other aerostructures manufacturers
- Geopolitical risks and trade tensions
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- GKN Aerospace (Unknown US Symbol)
- Safran SA (Unknown US Symbol)
- Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (Unknown US Symbol)
Competitive Landscape
Spirit has strengths in its large-scale production capabilities, but faces challenges with operational efficiency and high customer concentration. Competitors like GKN Aerospace and Safran have broader product portfolios and geographic reach.
Major Acquisitions
Asco Industries
- Year: 2018
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 650
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded Spirit's presence in Europe and added capabilities in complex machining and assembly.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth has been volatile due to fluctuations in aircraft production rates and supply chain disruptions.
Future Projections: Analyst estimates vary widely depending on the overall aviation market recovery and Spirit's ability to improve operational efficiency.
Recent Initiatives: Focus on improving operational performance, reducing debt, and diversifying its customer base.
Summary
Spirit Aerosystems is a major aerostructures manufacturer facing operational challenges and high customer concentration. Its large-scale production and long-term contracts provide a foundation for growth. However, it needs to improve efficiency and diversify its revenue streams. Economic downturns and supply chain disruptions pose significant risks.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company SEC Filings
- Industry Reports
- Analyst Estimates
Disclaimers:
This analysis is based on publicly available information and is for informational purposes only. It is not financial advice. Market share data is estimated and may not be precise.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Spirit Aerosystems Holdings Inc
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Wichita, KS, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2006-11-21 | President, CEO & Director Hon. Patrick M. Shanahan | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Aerospace & Defense | Full time employees 20370 | Website https://www.spiritaero.com |
Full time employees 20370 | Website https://www.spiritaero.com |
Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc. engages in the design, engineering, manufacture, and marketing of commercial aerostructures worldwide. It operates through three segments: Commercial, Defense & Space, and Aftermarket. The Commercial segment offers forward, mid, and rear fuselage sections and systems; floor beams, nacelles, struts/pylons, horizontal and vertical stabilizers, flaps and slats flight control surfaces, wing structures, and wing systems. This segment primarily serves commercial and business/regional jet programs. The Defense & Space segment engages in the fabrication, bonding, assembly, testing, tooling, processing, engineering analysis, and training on fuselage, strut, nacelle, and wing aerostructures; provision of missiles and hypersonics solutions, such as solid rocket motor throats, nozzles, re-entry vehicle thermal protections systems; forward cockpit and cabin, and fuselage work on rotorcraft aerostructures; and classified programs. This segment primarily serves U.S. Government defense programs. The Aftermarket segment provides maintenance, repair, and overhaul MRO services; fuselage, strut, nacelle, and wing aerostructures spare parts; repair services for flight control surfaces, and nacelles; radome repairs; rotable assets trading and leasing; engineering services; advanced composite repair; and others. This segment serves commercial and defense and space programs. The company was formerly known as Mid-Western Aircraft Systems Holdings, Inc. Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc. was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Wichita, Kansas.

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