FTAI Aviation: Analyst Recommendation and Market Outlook
Quick Summary
- BTIG reiterated a Buy rating for FTAI Aviation (NasdaqGS: FTAI) on October 20, 2025.
- The average one-year price target is set at $181.40, suggesting a potential upside of 2.53%.
- Institutional ownership has increased slightly, with a notable rise in average portfolio allocation among funds.
- However, the stock’s put/call ratio indicates a bearish short-term sentiment among options traders.
- Key institutional investors show mixed but significant movements in their holdings and portfolio allocations.
Analyst Price Target and Revenue Forecast
BTIG has reaffirmed its coverage of FTAI Aviation (NasdaqGS: FTAI) with a Buy recommendation, according to Fintel’s report dated October 20, 2025.
Analyst Price Forecast
The average one-year price target for FTAI Aviation, as of September 30, 2025, stands at $181.40 per share. This forecast spans a range from a low of $130.68 to a high of $241.50. The current average target suggests a potential upside of approximately 2.53% when compared to the latest reported closing price of $176.92 per share.
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Revenue and EPS Projections
The projected annual revenue for FTAI Aviation is anticipated to be $1,758 million, marking a decrease of 17.96% from previous expectations. The projected annual non-GAAP Earnings Per Share (EPS) is forecasted at $7.78.
Fund Sentiment and Institutional Holdings
Overall Fund Sentiment
A total of 894 funds and institutions are currently reporting positions in FTAI Aviation. This represents a modest increase of 3 owners, or 0.34%, in the last quarter. The average portfolio weight dedicated to FTAI by all funds has seen a significant rise of 22.45%, now standing at 0.45%. Despite this increased allocation, the total number of shares owned by institutions decreased by 1.23% over the last three months, totaling 126,203,000 shares.

📍 The current put/call ratio for FTAI stands at 1.34. This figure suggests a bearish outlook among options traders, indicating more put options are being traded than call options.
Key Shareholder Activity
Capital International Investors
Capital International Investors holds 13,801,000 shares, representing 13.46% ownership. This is an increase of 0.86% in shares held compared to the previous filing. However, the firm decreased its portfolio allocation in FTAI by 8.45% over the last quarter.
Capital World Investors
Capital World Investors owns 5,387,000 shares, making up 5.25% of the company. Their previous filing indicated ownership of 895,000 shares, a substantial increase of 83.38%. Correspondingly, this firm significantly increased its portfolio allocation in FTAI by 459.18% in the last quarter.
AGTHX – GROWTH FUND OF AMERICA
The GROWTH FUND OF AMERICA (AGTHX) holds 3,715,000 shares, equivalent to 3.62% ownership. In the prior filing, the fund held 3,718,000 shares, reflecting a slight decrease of 0.08%. The firm also reduced its portfolio allocation in FTAI by 10.01% during the last quarter.
Rubric Capital Management
Rubric Capital Management possesses 3,394,000 shares, accounting for 3.31% ownership. Their previous filing showed 2,645,000 shares, marking an increase of 22.07%. The firm also expanded its portfolio allocation in FTAI by 12.07% over the last quarter.
VTSMX – Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Investor Shares
Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Investor Shares (VTSMX) holds 3,303,000 shares, representing 3.22% ownership. The fund reported holding 3,246,000 shares in its last filing, an increase of 1.73%. However, its portfolio allocation in FTAI was decreased by 5.93% over the past quarter.
Expert Summary
BTIG has reiterated its Buy recommendation for FTAI Aviation, signaling confidence in the stock’s future performance with a price target indicating modest upside potential. While institutional interest is increasing in terms of fund allocation, overall institutional share ownership has seen a slight decline. The put/call ratio suggests caution among options traders, contrasting with the analyst’s positive outlook. Significant institutional investors are actively adjusting their positions, with notable increases and decreases reported by major holders.