Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. Buys StandardAero, Inc. (NYSE:SARO) Shares

10 Apr 2026, 00:12 by Mitch Edgeman · The Markets Daily

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. (Democratic-California) recently bought shares of StandardAero, Inc. (NYSE:SARO). In a filing disclosed on April 07th, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $1,001 and $15,000 in StandardAero stock on March 27th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “150 MAIN STREET TRUST > BANK OF AMERICA” account.

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. also recently made the following trade(s):

Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of MACOM Technology Solutions (NASDAQ:MTSI) on 3/27/2026.
Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of FirstService (NASDAQ:FSV) on 3/27/2026.
Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Charles Schwab (NYSE:SCHW) on 3/27/2026.
Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Advanced Energy Industries (NASDAQ:AEIS) on 3/27/2026.
Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Flex (NASDAQ:FLEX) on 3/27/2026.
Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of LPL Financial (NASDAQ:LPLA) on 3/27/2026.
Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of DoorDash (NASDAQ:DASH) on 3/27/2026.
Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Viavi Solutions (NASDAQ:VIAV) on 3/27/2026.
Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Fabrinet (NYSE:FN) on 3/27/2026.
Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Corning (NYSE:GLW) on 3/25/2026.

StandardAero Stock Up 0.6%

SARO stock traded up $0.16 during midday trading on Thursday, hitting $26.95. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 2,502,658 shares, compared to its average volume of 4,452,238. The firm’s 50-day moving average is $28.74 and its 200-day moving average is $28.35. The company has a current ratio of 2.20, a quick ratio of 1.57 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.82. StandardAero, Inc. has a 12 month low of $23.91 and a 12 month high of $34.48. The company has a market cap of $8.97 billion, a PE ratio of 32.47 and a beta of 1.35.

StandardAero (NYSE:SARO – Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, February 25th. The company reported $0.24 EPS for the quarter, hitting analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.24. StandardAero had a return on equity of 10.88% and a net margin of 4.58%.The business had revenue of $1.60 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.57 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company earned ($0.04) EPS. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 13.5% compared to the same quarter last year. StandardAero has set its FY 2026 guidance at 1.350-1.450 EPS. On average, equities research analysts forecast that StandardAero, Inc. will post 0.29 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

StandardAero announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a stock buyback plan on Wednesday, December 10th that permits the company to buyback $450.00 million in shares. This buyback authorization permits the company to reacquire up to 5% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback plans are usually a sign that the company’s leadership believes its shares are undervalued.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several equities research analysts recently commented on the company. Wall Street Zen upgraded StandardAero from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Saturday, February 28th. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of StandardAero in a research note on Monday, December 22nd. UBS Group upped their target price on shares of StandardAero from $34.00 to $35.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, February 26th. Wells Fargo & Company assumed coverage on shares of StandardAero in a research note on Wednesday, April 1st. They set an “overweight” rating and a $32.00 target price on the stock. Finally, Zacks Research upgraded shares of StandardAero from a “strong sell” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Friday, February 27th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, five have given a Buy rating and four have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $34.70.

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Insider Buying and Selling at StandardAero

In other news, CEO Russell Wayne Ford sold 40,000 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, March 4th. The shares were sold at an average price of $30.09, for a total value of $1,203,600.00. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 606,955 shares in the company, valued at $18,263,275.95. This represents a 6.18% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. In the last quarter, insiders have sold 120,000 shares of company stock valued at $3,627,200. 1.90% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On StandardAero

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Vulcan Value Partners LLC bought a new position in StandardAero during the 4th quarter valued at about $13,618,000. T. Rowe Price Investment Management Inc. lifted its stake in shares of StandardAero by 11.1% in the 4th quarter. T. Rowe Price Investment Management Inc. now owns 11,984,551 shares of the company’s stock worth $343,717,000 after purchasing an additional 1,194,488 shares during the period. State of Tennessee Department of Treasury bought a new position in shares of StandardAero in the 4th quarter worth approximately $2,360,000. VARCOV Co. bought a new position in shares of StandardAero in the 4th quarter worth approximately $567,000. Finally, Wellington Management Group LLP lifted its stake in shares of StandardAero by 5.0% in the 4th quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP now owns 10,867,767 shares of the company’s stock worth $311,688,000 after purchasing an additional 522,203 shares during the period.

About Representative Cisneros

Gil Cisneros (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing California’s 31st Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2025. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Cisneros (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent California’s 31st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Gil Cisneros served in the U.S. Navy as a supply officer from 1994 to 2004. Cisneros earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from George Washington University in 1994, a master’s in business administration from Regis University in 2002, and a master’s degree in urban education policy from Brown University in 2015. His career experience includes working as a logistics manager for Frito-Lay. In 2010, Cisneros won the lottery and became involved in activism and philanthropy, founding a scholarship program for local high school students. In 2021, President Joe Biden (D) appointed Cisneros as under secretary of defense for personnel and readiness.

About StandardAero

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StandardAero is a global aerospace maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) provider specializing in gas turbine engines, auxiliary power units (APUs), airframe components and oil & gas rotating equipment. The company offers a full suite of technical services including engine repair and overhaul, component repair, accessory maintenance, parts manufacturing and on-site field support. Its customer base spans commercial airlines, business and general aviation operators, regional carriers, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and defense organizations.

With roots dating back to 1911, StandardAero has grown through strategic acquisitions and organic expansion to become one of the largest independent MRO providers in the industry.