Aviation services firm VSE beats Q3 revenue estimates; lifts FY sales growth outlook

VSE

27/10/2025 20:12

Overview

VSE Q3 revenue grows 38.9% yr/yr, beating analyst expectations

Adjusted EPS for Q3 beats consensus

Outlook

VSE raises full-year 2025 revenue growth guidance to 38%-40%, from prior guidance of 35%-40%

Aviation segment Adjusted EBITDA margin guidance increased to 17.0%-17.25%

Guidance assumes stable market conditions and no major tariff changes

Result Drivers

DISTRIBUTION PROGRAMS - Strong execution of new and existing distribution programs drove aviation segment revenue growth

MARGIN EXPANSION - Margin expansion was driven by a higher mix of proprietary and higher-value aftermarket products and repair work, increased in-sourcing, and sales from the OEM-licensed manufacturing program

NEW BUSINESS AWARDS - New program awards with key OEM distribution and MRO partners support continued organic growth

Key Details

Metric
Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
Q3 Revenue
Beat
$282.90 mln
$276.40 mln (5 Analysts)
Q3 Adjusted EPS
Beat
$0.99
$0.82 (5 Analysts)
Q3 EPS
$0.17
Q3 Adjusted Net Income
Beat
$20.50 mln
$17.50 mln (5 Analysts)
Q3 Net Income
$3.60 mln
Q3 Adjusted EBITDA
Beat
$47.40 mln
$42.50 mln (4 Analysts)
Q3 Operating Income
$10.08 mln


Analyst Coverage

The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 9 "strong buy" or "buy", no "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"

The average consensus recommendation for the aerospace & defense peer group is "buy"

Wall Street's median 12-month price target for VSE Corp is $190.00, about 3.7% above its October 24 closing price of $182.99

The stock recently traded at 43 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 33 three months ago

Press Release: ID:nBw2SNYY0a

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