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Spirit Aerosystems Holdings Inc (SPR)

Spirit Aerosystems Holdings Inc (SPR) 1-star rating from Upturn Advisory
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Upturn Advisory Summary

12/01/2025: SPR (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

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Upturn 1 star rating for performance

Not Recommended Performance

These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.

Number of Analysts

3 star rating from financial analysts

14 Analysts rated it

Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.

1 Year Target Price $38.22

1 Year Target Price $38.22

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$38.22 Target price
52w Low $27
Current$35.85
52w High $42.33

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -29.42%
Avg. Invested days 41
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 4.21B USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 38.22
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 38.22
Volume (30-day avg) 14
Beta 1.12
52 Weeks Range 27.00 - 42.33
Updated Date 12/1/2025
52 Weeks Range 27.00 - 42.33
Updated Date 12/1/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -22.14

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 -
When -
Estimate -
Actual -

Profitability

Profit Margin -40.65%
Operating Margin (TTM) -40.41%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) -19.39%
Return on Equity (TTM) -532.88%

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 71.94
Enterprise Value 9403507329
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.66
Enterprise Value 9403507329
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.66
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.47
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 178.94
Shares Outstanding 117523217
Shares Floating 100618677
Shares Outstanding 117523217
Shares Floating 100618677
Percent Insiders 0.77
Percent Institutions 97.64

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Spirit Aerosystems Holdings Inc

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Company Overview

Company history and background logo History and Background

Spirit Aerosystems Holdings Inc. was founded in 2005 when Boeing sold its Wichita, Kansas, commercial airplane operations. It has grown to become one of the world's largest tier-one aerostructure manufacturers.

Company business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Commercial: Designs and manufactures aerostructures for commercial aircraft, including fuselages, pylons, nacelles, and wing components.
  • Defense & Space: Manufactures aerostructures for military aircraft, defense, and space programs.
  • Aftermarket: Provides maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services, as well as spare parts, to commercial and military customers.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Patrick M. Shanahan serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer. The company operates with a functional organizational structure, divided by business segments and support functions.

Top Products and Market Share

Product Key Offerings logo Key Offerings

  • Fuselage Sections: Manufactures fuselage sections for various Boeing and Airbus aircraft. Market share varies by specific aircraft program but is a major supplier to Boeing. Competitors include Leonardo and Triumph Group.
  • Wing Components: Produces wing components, including spars, ribs, and skin panels. Competitors include GKN Aerospace and Saab.
  • Nacelles and Pylons: Designs and manufactures nacelles and pylons for aircraft engines. Competitors include Safran and Collins Aerospace.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The aerospace manufacturing industry is characterized by high barriers to entry, long-term contracts, and close relationships with major aircraft manufacturers. It is currently experiencing volatility due to supply chain disruptions and fluctuating demand.

Positioning

Spirit Aerosystems is a leading tier-one aerostructures supplier with a strong focus on commercial aviation. Its competitive advantages include its scale, manufacturing capabilities, and long-standing relationships with Boeing and Airbus.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The global aerostructures market is estimated to be in the hundreds of billions of dollars. Spirit Aerosystems is positioned to capture a significant portion of this TAM, primarily through its key customer relationships and manufacturing expertise.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Large-scale manufacturing capabilities
  • Long-term contracts with major aircraft manufacturers
  • Strong engineering and design expertise
  • Global presence
  • Established relationships with key suppliers

Weaknesses

  • High customer concentration (reliance on Boeing and Airbus)
  • Operational challenges and inefficiencies
  • Exposure to aircraft production rate fluctuations
  • Debt load

Opportunities

  • Expansion into new aerospace markets (e.g., urban air mobility)
  • Increased aftermarket service offerings
  • Strategic acquisitions to expand capabilities
  • Growing demand for fuel-efficient aircraft
  • Leveraging technology for manufacturing efficiencies

Threats

  • Aircraft production rate cuts by Boeing and Airbus
  • Increased competition from other aerostructure suppliers
  • Supply chain disruptions
  • Geopolitical risks
  • Economic downturns

Competitors and Market Share

Key competitor logo Key Competitors

  • HEI
  • LDRA.MI
  • HON

Competitive Landscape

Spirit Aerosystems has scale advantages but faces challenges in operational efficiency and customer concentration. Competitors have varying strengths in specific product lines and market segments.

Major Acquisitions

Asco Industries

  • Year: 2018
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 650
  • Strategic Rationale: Expanded capabilities in complex parts manufacturing and European market access.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Historically, growth was tied to increased aircraft production. Recent years have been marked by volatility and setbacks.

Future Projections: Future growth depends on increased aircraft production rates, cost reduction initiatives, and expansion into new markets. Analyst estimates are mixed due to uncertainty in the aerospace industry.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include cost-cutting measures, operational improvements, and efforts to diversify the customer base.

Summary

Spirit Aerosystems is a major aerostructures supplier facing challenges. The company benefits from its size and existing customer relationships. However, high debt and operational issues need to be addressed for stable growth. Future success hinges on improving efficiency, diversifying revenue streams, and successfully navigating market uncertainties.

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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
Full time employees 20370

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.