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LOAR

Loar Holdings Inc.

IndustrialsAerospace & Defense$5.9B

May7Thu

Post-Earnings Recap

ReportedQ1-2026Pre-Market8:30 AM EDT

Loar Holdings Inc. Beats on EPS, Stock Down 2.8%

Metric	Actual	Expected	Surprise
EPS	$0.34	$0.16	+183.33%
Revenue	—	$150M	—

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Loar Holdings Inc. Beats on EPS, Stock Down 2.8%

Key Numbers

Metric	Actual	Expected	Surprise
EPS	$0.34	$0.16	+183.33%
Revenue	—	$150M	—

Management Commentary

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What It Means

Loar Holdings Inc. reported a strong earnings surprise on EPS, significantly exceeding expectations. However, the stock fell by 2.8% in response, indicating that investors may have been disappointed by the lack of revenue information or guidance. Without further details from management, it's unclear how the company plans to navigate future challenges.

Company Snapshot

Loar Holdings Inc. operates in the aerospace and defense sector, focusing on providing innovative solutions for various industrial applications....

Key Metrics to Watch

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

EPS is a key indicator of the company's profitability and financial health, which investors closely monitor.

$0.16

Revenue

Revenue growth reflects the company's ability to generate sales and expand its market presence.

$150M

Wall Street expectations, options signals, track record, and call prep available with Pro.

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Context

Company Snapshot

Loar Holdings Inc. operates in the aerospace and defense sector, focusing on providing innovative solutions for various industrial applications. With a market cap of $5 billion, the company plays a critical role in supporting national security and advancing technology in the aerospace industry.

Earnings Scorecard·Last 8Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

88%

Avg EPS Surprise

+60.69%

Avg Stock Reaction

+0.62%

Last Quarter Recap

In the last quarter, Loar Holdings reported an EPS of $0.26, significantly exceeding analyst expectations. However, the stock saw a modest increase of 1.11% the following day, indicating mixed market reactions.

Management Promises & Guidance

Continued focus on innovation in aerospace technology.
Commitment to improving operational efficiency.
Plans to expand into new markets.

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Analysts expect Loar Holdings to report solid earnings, with a consensus EPS of $0.16 and revenue of $150 million. The company has a strong track record of beating earnings estimates, which may set high expectations for this quarter.

Bull Case

If Loar Holdings exceeds the EPS estimate, it could reinforce investor confidence and lead to a positive stock reaction, especially given its history of surprises.

Bear Case

Conversely, if the company fails to meet expectations, it could trigger a negative response from investors, especially considering the higher implied volatility in the options market.

Key Metrics to Watch

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

$0.16

EPS is a key indicator of the company's profitability and financial health, which investors closely monitor.

Revenue

$150M

Revenue growth reflects the company's ability to generate sales and expand its market presence.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

Will the EPS exceed the consensus estimate of $0.16?

Given Loar's history of beating EPS estimates, this will be a critical indicator of ongoing profitability and investor sentiment.

What are the revenue expectations for the aerospace segment?

Revenue performance in this key segment will indicate the company's market strength and growth potential.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The Street may underestimate Loar's ability to leverage recent government contracts, which could drive revenue growth beyond current expectations.

Supporting Evidence

The company has consistently beaten EPS estimates, indicating stronger operational performance.

Options pricing suggests a higher volatility than historical averages, indicating potential for a significant surprise.

Key Risk

If revenue from government contracts exceeds $150 million, it could significantly alter market expectations.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

This quarter's performance is critical as it will either reinforce the company's growth trajectory or raise concerns about its market position.

Bull Confirmed If

An EPS of $0.18 or higher would confirm the bullish outlook and likely lead to a positive market reaction.

Bear Confirmed If

An EPS below $0.15 would confirm the bearish outlook and could lead to a significant decline in stock price.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±9.18%

Historical Avg

±6.2%

Pricing rich

The options market is pricing in a significant move around the earnings announcement, suggesting that investors are anticipating volatility.

Options are pricing ±10.0% while LOAR has averaged ±6.2% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing rich.

Detail

ATM IV

0.8%

30d HV

65.3%

Calls (4K)P/C Ratio: 1.15Puts (500)

Edge

Historical Setup Match

Cross-company pattern from 30 similar setups.

Prior-quarter beat + options rich in Industrials

n=30

Fade rate: X of Y (Z%)

This setup has occurred 30 times across Industrials in the last 2 years. The average absolute 1-day move is 4.7%, with a raw directional average of +1.8% (modestly positive historical bias).

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If Loar beats expectations, history suggests a potential stock increase of around 1.11%, confirming the company's strong performance.

In-Line / Cautious

If results are in line with expectations, the stock may see muted movement as investors await further commentary from management.

Miss

A miss could lead to a decline, with historical data suggesting an average drop of around 6.38% following disappointing earnings.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Details on revenue growth in the aerospace segment.
2Any updates on new government contracts or partnerships.
3Management's outlook on future market conditions.
4Insights into operational efficiency improvements.
5Comments on competitive positioning in the aerospace industry.

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Company Snapshot

Loar Holdings Inc. operates in the aerospace and defense sector, focusing on providing innovative solutions for various industrial applications....

Key Metrics to Watch

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

EPS is a key indicator of the company's profitability and financial health, which investors closely monitor.

$0.16

Revenue

Revenue growth reflects the company's ability to generate sales and expand its market presence.

$150M

Wall Street expectations, options signals, track record, and call prep available with Pro.

Original Pre-Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

Earnings Scorecard·Last 8Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

88%

Avg EPS Surprise

+60.69%

Avg Stock Reaction

+0.62%

Last Quarter Recap

Management Promises & Guidance

Continued focus on innovation in aerospace technology.
Commitment to improving operational efficiency.
Plans to expand into new markets.

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Bull Case

If Loar Holdings exceeds the EPS estimate, it could reinforce investor confidence and lead to a positive stock reaction, especially given its history of surprises.

Bear Case

Conversely, if the company fails to meet expectations, it could trigger a negative response from investors, especially considering the higher implied volatility in the options market.

Key Metrics to Watch

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

$0.16

EPS is a key indicator of the company's profitability and financial health, which investors closely monitor.

Revenue

$150M

Revenue growth reflects the company's ability to generate sales and expand its market presence.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

Will the EPS exceed the consensus estimate of $0.16?

Given Loar's history of beating EPS estimates, this will be a critical indicator of ongoing profitability and investor sentiment.

What are the revenue expectations for the aerospace segment?

Revenue performance in this key segment will indicate the company's market strength and growth potential.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The Street may underestimate Loar's ability to leverage recent government contracts, which could drive revenue growth beyond current expectations.

Supporting Evidence

The company has consistently beaten EPS estimates, indicating stronger operational performance.

Options pricing suggests a higher volatility than historical averages, indicating potential for a significant surprise.

Key Risk

If revenue from government contracts exceeds $150 million, it could significantly alter market expectations.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

This quarter's performance is critical as it will either reinforce the company's growth trajectory or raise concerns about its market position.

Bull Confirmed If

An EPS of $0.18 or higher would confirm the bullish outlook and likely lead to a positive market reaction.

Bear Confirmed If

An EPS below $0.15 would confirm the bearish outlook and could lead to a significant decline in stock price.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±9.18%

Historical Avg

±6.2%

Pricing rich

The options market is pricing in a significant move around the earnings announcement, suggesting that investors are anticipating volatility.

Options are pricing ±10.0% while LOAR has averaged ±6.2% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing rich.

Detail

ATM IV

0.8%

30d HV

65.3%

Calls (4K)P/C Ratio: 1.15Puts (500)

Edge

Historical Setup Match

Cross-company pattern from 30 similar setups.

Prior-quarter beat + options rich in Industrials

n=30

Fade rate: X of Y (Z%)

This setup has occurred 30 times across Industrials in the last 2 years. The average absolute 1-day move is 4.7%, with a raw directional average of +1.8% (modestly positive historical bias).

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If Loar beats expectations, history suggests a potential stock increase of around 1.11%, confirming the company's strong performance.

In-Line / Cautious

If results are in line with expectations, the stock may see muted movement as investors await further commentary from management.

Miss

A miss could lead to a decline, with historical data suggesting an average drop of around 6.38% following disappointing earnings.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Details on revenue growth in the aerospace segment.
2Any updates on new government contracts or partnerships.
3Management's outlook on future market conditions.
4Insights into operational efficiency improvements.
5Comments on competitive positioning in the aerospace industry.