HEICO Corp Class A

HEI.A

Market cap $34.6B

I maintain a buy rating on HEICO Corporation as fundamentals strengthen, despite a premium valuation. FSG segment delivers 21% sales growth and margin expansion, driven by resilient global aviation aftermarket demand. ETG segment accelerates with 34% sales growth and margin gains, supported by robust aerospace and defense end markets.

MIAMI, FL AND HOLLYWOOD, FL / ACCESS Newswire / June 15, 2026 / HEICO Corporation (NYSE:HEI.A)(NYSE:HEI) today announced that its Board of Directors declared a $.13 per share semiannual cash dividend, an 8% increase from the prior semiannual cash dividend of $.12 per share, payable on all shares of its Common Stock and Class A Common Stock. The dividend marks HEICO's 96th consecutive semiannual cash dividend since 1979.

MIAMI, FL AND HOLLYWOOD, FL / ACCESS Newswire / June 12, 2026 / HEICO Corporation (NYSE:HEI.A)(NYSE:HEI) today announced that it increased its existing credit facility to a $2.2 billion unsecured revolving credit facility (the "Facility"), which is a $200 million increase to the Facility's previous $2 billion limit. The Facility is with a banking syndicate led by Joint Lead Arrangers Truist Bank, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, PNC, TD Bank, and Crédit Agricole.

HEICO maintains a high-margin niche by providing critical replacement parts for the commercial aviation and defense sectors. Textron leverages a broad portfolio of industrial brands, including Bell helicopters and Cessna aircraft, to generate multi-billion dollar revenues.

HEI tops fiscal Q2 EPS and sales estimates as net sales rose 25.3% to $1.38 billion, margins widen to 25.5%, and record net income hits $233.8 million.

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NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- XLCS Partners, Inc., a leading middle market investment bank, is pleased to announce that it served as exclusive M&A advisor to Sherwood Avionics and Accessories, Inc. ("Sherwood Aviation") on its acquisition by HEICO Corporation (NYSE: HEI.A and NYSE: HEI) through its Flight Support Group.

HEICO has underperformed its peers, but current share prices offer a more attractive entry point for long-term investors. HEI's premium valuation is justified by its proven inorganic growth strategy and ability to integrate acquisitions, especially as industry valuations soften. Despite near-term demand risks, HEI's diversified revenue mix and exposure to defense and PMA parts provide resilience against commercial aerospace headwinds.

HEICO is upgraded from hold to buy, with a new price target of $396.68, reflecting 19% upside potential. HEI demonstrates robust organic and inorganic growth, with Q4 revenues up 19.3% and significant margin improvements, especially in the Flight Support Group. Growth is driven by strong aftermarket demand, PMA parts, successful M&A integrations, and favorable end-market trends in both commercial aerospace and defense.

I've consistently struggled with HEICO's circa-60 P/E ratio. This is aftermarket aircraft parts. That's a nice business. But it's not like AI. HEI cites growth rates in the 15%-20% as being aspirational. It may achieve or sometimes top that range. But it won't hang its head if it occasionally undershoots. Business now is presently strong, as usual for HEI. But I still don't see enough growth to support its P/E.