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
| Snowflake Score | |
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| Valuation | 0/6 |
| Future Growth | 3/6 |
| Past Performance | 5/6 |
| Financial Health | 6/6 |
| Dividends | 2/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
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| Current Share Price | US$31.48 |
| 52 Week High | US$39.86 |
| 52 Week Low | US$18.19 |
| Beta | 0.41 |
| 1 Month Change | -14.55% |
| 3 Month Change | -12.34% |
| 1 Year Change | 65.60% |
| 3 Year Change | 117.40% |
| 5 Year Change | 131.13% |
| Change since IPO | 4,836.78% |
Recent News & Updates
Recent updates
Park Aerospace: Sole-Source Defense Exposure And More Make It A Very Strong Buy
Summary Park Aerospace Corp. is positioned for durable, long-term growth driven by ramping aerospace and defense programs, notably Airbus A320neo and PAC-3 MSE missiles. PKE's exclusive supply roles for C2B materials and GE CFM engine programs underpin its growth thesis, supported by new manufacturing capacity coming online by eFY29. Robust balance sheet with $114mm cash and no debt enables $90mm in strategic capex, doubling prepreg and adhesive capacity and supporting margin resilience. I recommend PKE stock with a Strong Buy rating and a $44.46/share price target, reflecting a 31.62x eFY28 EV/aEBITDA multiple amid accelerating revenue and margin expansion. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Missile Demand And Commercial Aircraft Engines Will Support Long Term Material Contracts
Catalysts About Park Aerospace Park Aerospace designs and manufactures advanced composite materials used in commercial aircraft structures and missile systems. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?Park Aerospace (NYSE:PKE) Posted Healthy Earnings But There Are Some Other Factors To Be Aware Of
Investors were disappointed with Park Aerospace Corp.'s ( NYSE:PKE ) earnings, despite the strong profit numbers. Our...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...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...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...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...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...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 AlphaPark 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...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 AlphaPark 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...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 AlphaPark 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 AlphaPark 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 AlphaEarnings 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...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...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 AlphaShareholder Returns
| PKE | US Aerospace & Defense | US Market | |
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| 7D | 0.5% | -1.9% | -0.2% |
| 1Y | 65.6% | 8.9% | 14.8% |
Return vs Industry: PKE exceeded the US Aerospace & Defense industry which returned 12.8% over the past year.
Return vs Market: PKE exceeded the US Market which returned 15.5% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| PKE volatility | |
|---|---|
| PKE Average Weekly Movement | 7.3% |
| Aerospace & Defense Industry Average Movement | 9.0% |
| Market Average Movement | 6.9% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 15.5% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 2.9% |
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
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | 125 | Brian Shore | www.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
| PKE fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$701.04m |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$12.73m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$76.21m |
Is PKE overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| PKE income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | US$76.21m |
| Cost of Revenue | US$51.88m |
| Gross Profit | US$24.33m |
| Other Expenses | US$11.61m |
| Earnings | US$12.73m |
Last Reported Earnings
May 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 0.59 |
| Gross Margin | 31.92% |
| Net Profit Margin | 16.70% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 0% |
How did PKE perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/09/09 09:31 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/09/09 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/05/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2026/03/01 |
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.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Park Aerospace Corp. is covered by 3 analysts. 2 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Trevor Walsh | Citizens JMP Securities, LLC |
| James Ricchiuti | Needham & Company |
| Jiwon Lee | Sidoti & Company, LLC |