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HEICO Corporation

NYSE · Industrials · Aerospace & Defense · US

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Analyst consensus

Next report date
Dec 21, 2026
EPS estimate
$1.63
Revenue estimate
$1.4B

Latest reported

Last report date
Aug 25, 2026
EPS actual
$1.67
EPS estimate
$1.52
Revenue actual
$1.4B
Revenue estimate
$1.4B

Track record

Trailing twelve quarters

EPS beats (12Q)
11
EPS misses (12Q)
0
EPS in line (12Q)
1
Avg surprise (4Q)
+12.5%
Revenue beats (12Q)
7
Earnings call summaryRead the full call →

Q4 FY2025 · Dec 19, 2025

AI summary of management’s prepared remarks and analyst Q&A · For informational purposes only, not investment advice

Management highlights

  • Acknowledged the legacy of Larry Mendelson, HEICO's former Chairman and CEO, who instilled values of fairness, excellence, and focus on cash flow. - Fourth quarter fiscal '25 results: Consolidated net income increased 35% to $188.3 million; consolidated operating income and net sales were record results, improving 28% and 19% respectively. EBITDA increased 26% to $331.4 million. Net debt-to-EBITDA ratio improved to 1.60. - Completed 5 acquisitions in fiscal '25, with three in Electronic Technologies Group and two in Flight Support Group. Recently announced acquisitions of Ethos and another business expected to close in Q1 '26. - Flight Support Group had record net sales and operating income, driven by 16% organic growth and acquisitions. Electronic Technologies Group also had record net sales and operating income, driven by 7% organic growth and acquisitions.

Guidance

  • Anticipate net sales growth in fiscal '26 for both Flight Support Group and Electronic Technologies Group, driven by organic growth and recent acquisitions. - Continue to pursue selective acquisition opportunities that complement growth and maintain disciplined financial management to create long-term shareholder value through organic growth and strategic acquisitions while maintaining financial resilience and flexibility. - Acquisition activity remains robust across both segments with a healthy pipeline of potential opportunities under evaluation.

Segment performance

Flight Support Group: In the fourth quarter of fiscal '25, net sales reached a record $834.4 million, a 21% increase from $691.8 million in the same period of fiscal '24. Operating income was a record $201 million, a 30% increase from $154.5 million. The growth reflects 16% organic growth and impact from acquisitions. Revenue contribution from Flight Support Group was significant. Electronic Technologies Group: Net sales in the fourth quarter of fiscal '25 were a record $384.8 million, a 14% increase from $336.2 million in fiscal '24. Operating income was a record $89.6 million, a 10% increase from $81.8 million. This growth reflects 7% organic growth and impact from acquisitions. Revenue contribution from Electronic Technologies Group was also notable.

Risks & headwinds

  • Factors such as the severity, magnitude, and duration of public health threats like COVID-19. - Liquidity and cash generation issues. - Lower commercial air travel, airline fleet changes, or purchasing decisions affecting demand. - Product specification costs and requirements increasing completion costs. - Governmental and regulatory demands, export policies and restrictions. - Reductions in defense, space, or homeland security spending by U.S. and foreign customers or competition from existing and new competitors. - Ability to introduce new products and services at profitable pricing levels. - Product development or manufacturing difficulties causing increased costs and delays. - Cybersecurity events or IT system disruptions. - Customer credit risk, interest, foreign currency exchange, and income tax rates. - Economic conditions including inflation affecting costs and revenues.

Analyst Q&A

Q: Larry Solow asked Eric Mendelson about the drivers of growth in the Flight Support Group, specifically bucketting the positives driving the business.

A: Eric Mendelson responded that organic growth has been tremendous, driven by a favorable industry environment, strong value proposition for customers, decentralized and entrepreneurial structure, and other manufacturers increasing prices which supports HEICO's value proposition.

Q: Ron Epstein asked about M&A outlook for 2026.

A: Victor Mendelson stated that M&A activity is very strong with a busy pipeline, and Eric Mendelson added that HEICO has a long track record of acquisitions, is viewed as a great home for sellers, and has a strong acquisitions team.

Q: Peter Arment asked about the mix of defense and commercial in the Flight Support Group.

A: Eric Mendelson said the mix is likely to remain consistent as commercial growth keeps up with defense growth, and there are massive opportunities in defense including with defense tech community.

Q: Ken Herbert asked about FSG margins into fiscal '26 and beyond.

A: Eric Mendelson said there is continued margin opportunity due to absorption of fixed costs, and Carlos Macau mentioned FSG is expected to play between 23.5% and 24.5% GAAP operating margins with mix impacts to consider.

Q: John Godyn asked about the multi-year net income growth target.

A: Eric Mendelson and Carlos Macau stated that the 15%-20% net income growth target is aspirational, the company is structured to continue growth, and they remain focused on outgrowing the market.

Reported results against consensus at the time of each report · Surprise is computed from the estimate on record · Data as of Dec 21, 2026