Park Aerospace Corp.

NYSE:PKE Stock Report

Market Cap: US$687.3m

Park Aerospace Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 5/6

Park Aerospace has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 3.5%, while the Aerospace & Defense industry saw earnings growing at 20.3% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 6.4% per year. Park Aerospace's return on equity is 8.7%, and it has net margins of 15.4%.

Key information

3.48%

Earnings growth rate

4.00%

EPS growth rate

Aerospace & Defense Industry Growth5.38%
Revenue growth rate6.40%
Return on equity8.67%
Net Margin15.38%
Last Earnings Update01 Mar 2026

Recent past performance updates

Recent updates

Seeking Alpha Mar 10

Park Aerospace: Missile Defense Production Is Surging, And This Supplier Could Be A Hidden Winner

Summary Park Aerospace is positioned for accelerated growth, driven by surging missile defense demand alongside commercial aerospace opportunities. PKE benefits as the sole-source North American distributor of RAYCARB C2B NG fabric, critical for missile systems like PAC-3, and is expanding capacity. Modeling assumes 11% annual sales growth to 2030, 18.6% EBITDA CAGR, and 20% free cash flow growth, supporting a $36.49 price target (36% upside). Key risks include potential valuation multiple compression and defense primes internalizing ablative material production, but dual growth drivers justify a premium. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article Jan 17

Park Aerospace Corp.'s (NYSE:PKE) 25% Price Boost Is Out Of Tune With Earnings

Park Aerospace Corp. ( NYSE:PKE ) shareholders have had their patience rewarded with a 25% share price jump in the last...
Analysis Article Sep 12

Park Aerospace's (NYSE:PKE) Dividend Will Be $0.125

Park Aerospace Corp. ( NYSE:PKE ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.125 per share on the 5th of November...
Analysis Article Jul 17

What Park Aerospace Corp.'s (NYSE:PKE) 26% Share Price Gain Is Not Telling You

Despite an already strong run, Park Aerospace Corp. ( NYSE:PKE ) shares have been powering on, with a gain of 26% in...
Analysis Article Jun 13

Park Aerospace (NYSE:PKE) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.125

Park Aerospace Corp. ( NYSE:PKE ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.125 per share on the 1st of August...
Analysis Article Jun 10

Some Investors May Be Willing To Look Past Park Aerospace's (NYSE:PKE) Soft Earnings

Soft earnings didn't appear to concern Park Aerospace Corp.'s ( NYSE:PKE ) shareholders over the last week. We did some...
Seeking Alpha Apr 14

Park Aerospace: The Fogs Of Trade War

Summary Park Aerospace shares have sold off along with the broader market on tariff worries, which are legitimate concerns. The company continues to have substantial growth opportunities from its supply chain position feeding into Airbus jets and the defense industry. Earnings and cash flow could be compressed during any extended period of rising trade tensions, but Park has a strong balance sheet with good liquidity and no debt. Until the tariffs are sorted out and the associated impact on the related supply chains, it is more prudent to consider Park Aerospace as a hold. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article Mar 14

Park Aerospace (NYSE:PKE) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.125

The board of Park Aerospace Corp. ( NYSE:PKE ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 2nd of May, with...
Seeking Alpha Jan 19

Park Aerospace Q3 Earnings Are In--I'm Holding My Altitude

Summary Park Aerospace Corp. (PKE) maintains a strong position in aerospace, producing high-tech composite materials for military and commercial use, but faces valuation and profitability concerns. Despite stable financial health and no long-term debt, PKE's inconsistent dividends, supply chain issues, and underutilized facilities raise doubts about near-term growth. New manufacturing lines and the "Juggernaut" demand surge from major aerospace programs, particularly GE Aerospace, could boost productivity and revenue. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article Dec 13

Park Aerospace (NYSE:PKE) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.125

Park Aerospace Corp. ( NYSE:PKE ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.125 per share on the 4th of February...
Seeking Alpha Oct 21

Park Aerospace Growth Potential Weighed Down By Valuation Issues

Summary Park Aerospace Corp. shows steady financials with a 33.9% revenue increase, but faces challenges like inconsistent dividends and underutilized facilities, suggesting a cautious investment approach. Despite a strong reputation in aerospace materials, Park's stock underperformed the S&P 500, with dividends being inconsistent and often unsustainable. Park's involvement in high-profile projects like the GE9X and LEAP-1A engines offers growth opportunities, but valuation concerns and margin pressures remain. With a solid balance sheet and no long-term debt, Park is a 'Hold' due to overvaluation and short-term profitability issues. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Aug 05

Park Aerospace: A Tough Quarter, But Looking To Recover

Summary Park Aerospace is a leading manufacturer of advanced composite materials for the aerospace industry. The company reported disappointing sales in fiscal Q1 2025, largely attributable to storm damage at their Kansas production facility, and operations are back up and running. Park Aerospace remains optimistic about future growth opportunities, specifically as it related to the LEAP-1A engine program for the Airbus narrow-body A320 jets. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Apr 07

Park Aerospace: Growth Still On The Horizon

Summary Park Aerospace is prepared for a season of higher growth on the programs it currently supplies, especially the LEAP-1A jet engines for Airbus. The combined elements of higher growth and no debt make for an attractive investment profile if the valuation is fair. On the valuation basis of EV/EBITDA multiple, even with fairly conservative assumptions around EBITDA growth relative to management's forecast, valuation is fair with upside potential remaining. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article Mar 26

Earnings Not Telling The Story For Park Aerospace Corp. (NYSE:PKE)

With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 35.2x Park Aerospace Corp. ( NYSE:PKE ) may be sending very bearish...
Analysis Article Jan 26

We Like These Underlying Return On Capital Trends At Park Aerospace (NYSE:PKE)

Did you know there are some financial metrics that can provide clues of a potential multi-bagger? Amongst other things...
Seeking Alpha Jan 03

Park Aerospace: Highly Profitable And Shareholder-Friendly With Good Long-Term Prospects

Summary Revenues keep recovering after the coronavirus hit in fiscal 2021. Margins are expanding as demand returns while headwinds ease. The balance sheet is very robust thanks to very high cash and short-term investments and zero debt. This represents a good opportunity for long-term dividend investors as the dividend yield currently stands at 3.4%. I don't expect significant surprises in the second half of fiscal 2024, but I strongly recommend averaging down due to volatility risks. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Oct 06

Park Aerospace: Results Tumble, But Long-Term Upside Remains

Summary Park Aerospace stock has gained 40% since coverage, outperforming the broader market. Q2 2024 results showed a decline in revenues, but margins remained strong, while a decrease in missed shipments suggest easing supply chain issues. The company has significant growth drivers and a bright future, making it a buy despite near-term uncertainty. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Sep 26

Park Aerospace: Room To Fly Higher

Summary Park Aerospace is a supplier to major aerospace and defense programs, from supporting the engines on Airbus jets to the struts on the James Webb space telescope. PKE stock has seen a total return of over 40% and is currently trending up strongly. In spite of the flat recent quarterly financial results, the company has enacted very shareholder policies and has tremendous growth opportunities ahead of it. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article Sep 15

Here's Why Park Aerospace (NYSE:PKE) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors

Investors are often guided by the idea of discovering 'the next big thing', even if that means buying 'story stocks...
Seeking Alpha Jul 11

Park Aerospace: A Buy On Strong Growth Drivers

Summary Park Aerospace Q1 FY24 results exceeded expectations. Company sees its supply chain issues easing. Valuation of Park Aerospace stock suggests double-digit upside. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article Jun 16

Park Aerospace (NYSE:PKE) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At $0.125

Park Aerospace Corp.'s ( NYSE:PKE ) dividend will be increasing from last year's payment of the same period to $0.125...
Analysis Article Mar 09

Park Aerospace (NYSE:PKE) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $0.125

The board of Park Aerospace Corp. ( NYSE:PKE ) has announced that it will be paying its dividend of $0.125 on the 5th...

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How Park Aerospace makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.


Earnings and Revenue History

NYSE:PKE Revenue, expenses and earnings (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
01 Mar 26731190
30 Nov 2566990
31 Aug 2563790
01 Jun 2563790
02 Mar 2562680
01 Dec 2461780
01 Sep 2459780
02 Jun 2454780
03 Mar 2456780
26 Nov 23531080
27 Aug 23551180
28 May 23571180
26 Feb 23541170
27 Nov 2253860
28 Aug 2253760
29 May 2253860
27 Feb 2254860
28 Nov 2156860
29 Aug 2152760
30 May 2148660
28 Feb 2146560
29 Nov 2047770
30 Aug 2053970
31 May 2057980
01 Mar 20601080
01 Dec 1961990
01 Sep 1958890
02 Jun 1956890
03 Mar 1951690
25 Nov 18442290
26 Aug 18422090
27 May 184219100
25 Feb 184018100
26 Nov 17584120
27 Aug 17745140
28 May 17926170
26 Feb 1732-1100
27 Nov 1612311200
28 Aug 1613114210
29 May 1614016210
28 Feb 1614618210
29 Nov 1514618220
30 Aug 1514716220

Quality Earnings: PKE has high quality earnings.

Growing Profit Margin: PKE's current net profit margins (15.4%) are higher than last year (9.5%).


Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis


Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: PKE's earnings have grown by 3.5% per year over the past 5 years.

Accelerating Growth: PKE's earnings growth over the past year (91.1%) exceeds its 5-year average (3.5% per year).

Earnings vs Industry: PKE earnings growth over the past year (91.1%) exceeded the Aerospace & Defense industry 23.9%.


Return on Equity

High ROE: PKE's Return on Equity (8.7%) is considered low.


Return on Assets


Return on Capital Employed


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/06/05 21:34
End of Day Share Price 2026/06/05 00:00
Earnings2026/03/01
Annual Earnings2026/03/01

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Ownership10 years
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Management10 years
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Key Developments10 years
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Analyst Sources

Park Aerospace Corp. is covered by 2 analysts. 0 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Sean Kilian HannanNeedham & Company
Jiwon LeeSidoti & Company, LLC