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Park Aerospace Corp.NYSE:PKE Stock Report

Market Cap US$687.3m
Share Price
US$32.50
US$32.08
1.3% overvalued intrinsic discount
1Y129.2%
7D2.0%
1D
Portfolio Value
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Park Aerospace Corp.

NYSE:PKE Stock Report

Market Cap: US$687.3m

Park Aerospace (PKE) Stock Overview

An aerospace company, develops and manufactures solution and hot-melt advanced composite materials used to produce composite structures for the aerospace market in North America, Asia, and Europe. More details

PKE fundamental analysis
Snowflake Score
Valuation0/6
Future Growth0/6
Past Performance5/6
Financial Health6/6
Dividends2/6

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Price History & Performance

Summary of share price highs, lows and changes for Park Aerospace
Historical stock prices
Current Share PriceUS$32.50
52 Week HighUS$38.20
52 Week LowUS$13.53
Beta0.43
1 Month Change-5.14%
3 Month Change20.82%
1 Year Change129.20%
3 Year Change138.97%
5 Year Change110.77%
Change since IPO4,996.74%

Recent News & 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

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...

Shareholder Returns

PKEUS Aerospace & DefenseUS Market
7D2.0%-2.3%-0.1%
1Y129.2%26.9%26.3%

Return vs Industry: PKE exceeded the US Aerospace & Defense industry which returned 26.9% over the past year.

Return vs Market: PKE exceeded the US Market which returned 26.3% over the past year.

Price Volatility

Is PKE's price volatile compared to industry and market?
PKE volatility
PKE Average Weekly Movement6.8%
Aerospace & Defense Industry Average Movement9.1%
Market Average Movement7.2%
10% most volatile stocks in US Market16.6%
10% least volatile stocks in US Market3.1%

Stable Share Price: PKE has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.

Volatility Over Time: PKE's weekly volatility (7%) has been stable over the past year.

About the Company

FoundedEmployeesCEOWebsite
1954125Brian Shorewww.parkaerospace.com

Park Aerospace Corp., an aerospace company, develops and manufactures solution and hot-melt advanced composite materials used to produce composite structures for the aerospace market in North America, Asia, and Europe. It offers advanced composite materials, including film adhesives and lightning strike protection materials used to produce primary and secondary structures for jet engines, large and regional transport aircraft, military aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicles, business jets, general aviation aircraft, and rotary wing aircraft. The company also provides specialty ablative materials for rocket motors and nozzles; and designed materials for radome applications.

Park Aerospace Corp. Fundamentals Summary

How do Park Aerospace's earnings and revenue compare to its market cap?
PKE fundamental statistics
Market capUS$687.30m
Earnings (TTM)US$11.27m
Revenue (TTM)US$73.30m
60.2x
P/E Ratio
9.3x
P/S Ratio

Earnings & Revenue

Key profitability statistics from the latest earnings report (TTM)
PKE income statement (TTM)
RevenueUS$73.30m
Cost of RevenueUS$50.63m
Gross ProfitUS$22.67m
Other ExpensesUS$11.40m
EarningsUS$11.27m

Last Reported Earnings

Mar 01, 2026

Next Earnings Date

n/a

Earnings per share (EPS)0.54
Gross Margin30.93%
Net Profit Margin15.38%
Debt/Equity Ratio0%

How did PKE perform over the long term?

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Dividends

1.5%
Current Dividend Yield
89%
Payout Ratio

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

Data Sources

The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.

PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.

Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more.

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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