Park Aerospace Corp.
- Open
- 32.59
- Day high
- 33.24
- Day low
- 31.82
- Prev close
- 32.44
- Volume
- 242K
- Mkt cap
- $651M
- P/E (TTM)
- 58.3
- EPS (TTM)
- $0.56
- P/B
- 5.0
- P/S
- 8.9
- Yield
- 1.53%
- Per share
- $0.50
Park Aerospace Corp. (PKE) is a Industrials company listed on NYSE. The stock is up 62% over the past year.
Park Aerospace Corp. (PKE) financials & analyst ratings
Fundamentals (TTM)
Analyst consensus · 2 analysts
Source: exchange market data + company filings. Figures are trailing-twelve-month or as most recently reported. For informational purposes only — not investment advice.
PKE earnings date, history & EPS estimates
| Report date | EPS est | EPS actual | Surprise | Revenue | Rev. surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2026 | $0.16 | $0.19 | +18.8% | $24M | +8.4% |
| Jan 13, 2026 | — | $0.15 | — | $17M | — |
| Jul 15, 2025 | — | $0.10 | — | $15M | — |
| May 15, 2025 | — | $0.12 | — | $17M | — |
| Jan 14, 2025 | — | $0.08 | — | $14M | — |
| Oct 15, 2024 | — | $0.10 | — | $17M | — |
| Jul 16, 2024 | — | $0.09 | — | $14M | — |
| May 30, 2024 | — | $0.11 | — | $16M | — |
| Jan 9, 2024 | — | $0.06 | — | $12M | — |
| Oct 5, 2023 | — | $0.09 | — | $12M | — |
| Jul 6, 2023 | — | $0.12 | — | $16M | — |
| May 11, 2023 | — | $0.10 | — | $14M | — |
PKE insider trading activity (SEC Form 4)
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 2026 | WARSHAW STEVEN Tdirector | Option | 3,500 | $11.06 |
| Nov 13, 2025 | Nickel Coryofficer: Sr VP and General Manager | Option | 250 | $5.23 |
| Nov 6, 2025 | Smith Carl Williamdirector | Option | 3,000 | $5.23 |
| Nov 6, 2025 | Smith Carl Williamdirector | Sell | 3,000 | $19.44 |
| Oct 27, 2025 | WARSHAW STEVEN Tdirector | Option | 3,000 | $5.23 |
| Jul 25, 2025 | GROEHL EMILY Jdirector | Option | 3,000 | $5.23 |
| Jul 24, 2025 | Smith Carl Williamdirector | Option | 7,500 | $19.09 |
| Jul 18, 2025 | Goldner Christopher Jamesofficer: Vice President - Finance | Grant | 5,000 | $14.00 |
| Jul 18, 2025 | Julian Yvonnedirector | Grant | 3,500 | $14.00 |
| Jul 18, 2025 | Petropoulos Constantineofficer: See Remarks | Grant | 10,000 | $14.00 |
| Jul 18, 2025 | WARSHAW STEVEN Tdirector | Grant | 3,500 | $14.00 |
| Jul 18, 2025 | Esquivel Mark Aofficer: President & COO | Grant | 27,500 | $14.00 |
| Jul 18, 2025 | SHORE BRIAN Edirector, officer: Board Chairman & CEO | Grant | 30,000 | $14.00 |
| Jul 18, 2025 | Jamieson Johnofficer: Senior VP - Project Management | Grant | 10,000 | $14.00 |
| Jul 18, 2025 | GROEHL EMILY Jdirector | Grant | 3,500 | $14.00 |
Source: PKE SEC Form 4 filings, latest Jun 9, 2026. For informational purposes only — not investment advice.
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Overview
Park Aerospace Corp. (NYSE:PKE) is a specialized manufacturer of advanced composite materials for the aerospace industry, founded in 1954 and headquartered in Westbury, New York. The company was formerly known as Park Electrochemical Corp. until changing its name in July 2019 to better reflect its focus on aerospace applications. With over 70 years of operating history, Park has established itself as a niche player in the aerospace supply chain, serving both commercial and military aircraft manufacturers across North America, Asia, and Europe through its manufacturing facilities and strategic partnerships.
Business
Park Aerospace operates in the highly specialized aerospace materials sector, developing and manufacturing advanced composite materials that are essential components in modern aircraft construction. The company's core products fall into several categories that serve critical functions in aerospace applications. The primary product line consists of film adhesives, which are thin layers of adhesive material used to bond composite structures together in aircraft manufacturing. These adhesives are crucial for creating strong, lightweight joints between different aircraft components, particularly in primary structures like wings and fuselage sections, as well as secondary structures throughout the aircraft. Lightning strike materials represent another key product category, designed to protect aircraft from electrical damage during lightning strikes. These materials are integrated into aircraft surfaces to safely conduct electrical current away from critical systems and structures, a vital safety requirement for all commercial and military aircraft. The company also produces specialty ablative materials for rocket motors and nozzles, which are designed to withstand extreme heat by gradually wearing away in a controlled manner. Additionally, Park manufactures specially designed materials for radome applications - the protective coverings for aircraft radar systems that must be transparent to radio waves while providing structural protection. Beyond materials, Park provides composite parts fabrication services, designing and manufacturing complete composite structures, assemblies, and low-volume tooling for aerospace customers. The company has developed particular expertise in C2B fabric, an advanced composite material used in high-performance applications including hypersonic and missile defense systems. Revenue is primarily generated from commercial aviation programs (approximately 60-70% of sales), with military and defense applications comprising the remainder. Key commercial programs include the Airbus A320neo family aircraft and GE Aerospace jet engine programs, while defense applications span missile systems, military aircraft, and emerging hypersonic technologies.
Revenue model
Park Aerospace generates revenue primarily through direct product sales to aerospace manufacturers and their suppliers. The company operates on a business-to-business model, selling specialized materials and fabricated components to aircraft manufacturers, engine companies, and defense contractors who integrate these materials into their final products. The customer base includes major aerospace companies such as GE Aerospace, Airbus suppliers, Boeing suppliers, and defense contractors working on missile and military aircraft programs. Park's materials are typically sold under sole-source qualifications, meaning customers have certified Park as the exclusive supplier for specific applications after extensive testing and validation processes that can take years to complete. Revenue streams include: 1. Film adhesives and composite materials sold by volume to aircraft manufacturers and their supply chain partners. 2. Specialty materials for defense applications, including ablative materials for rocket systems and lightning strike protection materials. 3. Fabricated composite parts and assemblies manufactured to customer specifications. 4. Licensing agreements for specialized technologies, particularly in hypersonic applications. Several factors significantly impact the company's margins and profitability. Positive margin drivers include the sole-source nature of many contracts, which provides pricing power and reduces competitive pressure. The high barriers to entry in aerospace certification create natural protection for existing programs. Long product lifecycles in aerospace mean established programs can generate revenue for decades once qualified. Margin pressures come from several sources: aerospace industry supply chain disruptions can increase raw material costs and delivery delays. The lengthy qualification process for new materials requires substantial upfront investment with uncertain returns. Customer concentration risk exists, as major programs like the A320neo represent significant portions of revenue. Cyclical nature of aerospace spending, particularly in defense markets, can create revenue volatility. Additionally, the company faces ongoing challenges from workforce shortages and the need to replace experienced aerospace workers who left the industry during the pandemic.
Risks & safety
Park Aerospace demonstrates a strong margin of safety from a financial stability perspective, though valuation metrics suggest limited upside at current prices. Financial Strength: - Cash position: $21.6 million in cash plus additional marketable securities, totaling approximately $68-77 million in liquid assets - Debt level: Virtually debt-free with debt-to-equity ratio of 0.003 - Current ratio: 9.75, indicating excellent short-term liquidity - No solvency risk given strong balance sheet and positive cash generation Valuation Metrics: - P/E ratio: 54.97 (elevated relative to earnings) - EV/EBITDA: 18.46 (reasonable for a niche aerospace supplier) - Price-to-book: 2.56 (moderate premium to book value) - Graham number suggests fair value around $2.73 vs. current price of $13.65 Other Considerations: - Free cash flow generation: $338,000 in most recent quarter, down from historical levels - Return on equity: 1.16% (relatively low profitability) - Revenue concentration risk in aerospace industry cycles - Long dividend payment history (39+ consecutive years) provides some downside support
Recent development
Over the past several years, Park Aerospace has undergone significant strategic evolution, shifting from a broader focus to concentrate heavily on defense and military applications, particularly missile and hypersonic technologies. This strategic pivot represents management's belief in an impending "Juggernaut" expansion in aerospace markets, particularly in defense spending. The company has made substantial manufacturing investments, including a $7.5 million Solution Treater Project to expand capacity and planning for a major $35 million manufacturing expansion. These investments reflect management's confidence in long-term demand growth and their strategy to position the company for 5-10 years in the future. Product development initiatives have focused on advanced applications, with Park entering licensing agreements for hypersonic missile technology and qualifying for major missile defense programs with potential revenues exceeding $10 million annually per program. The company has also strengthened its C2B fabric capabilities, working with partners like ArianeGroup for European distribution and targeting blade and hypersonic technologies. Strategic partnerships and joint ventures have become a key growth avenue, with Park exploring potential collaborations with major adhesives companies and Asian industrial conglomerates. These partnerships aim to expand manufacturing capabilities and market reach while leveraging Park's specialized technologies. The company has maintained its focus on commercial aerospace programs, particularly the GE Aerospace engine programs and Airbus A320neo family, while expanding its customer base to include emerging opportunities like the Chinese Comac 919 aircraft program. Recent developments include new Long-Term Agreements with GE Aerospace adding $3 million in incremental revenue and continued strong performance in established programs despite industry-wide supply chain challenges.
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