FTAI Aviation Ltd. (NASDAQ:FTAI) ranks among the best growth stocks to buy and hold for the long term. On February 26, Barclays boosted its price target for FTAI Aviation Ltd. (NASDAQ:FTAI) to $350 from $260, retaining an Overweight rating on the company’s shares. The firm highlighted FTAI Aviation’s fourth-quarter earnings, which came in marginally below expectations, with 2026 free cash flow projections decreasing on account of further SCI II capital options.

The firm stated that long-term drivers of positive momentum are still strongly in place for the company, adding that it sees any significant dip as a buying opportunity.

FTAI Aviation’s Q4 2025 findings showed a year of notable operational accomplishments that were offset by a quarterly earnings deficit. The Aerospace Products branch, which offers cutting-edge maintenance solutions for CFM56 and V2500 engines, was the company’s best performer. The segment’s EBITDA increased by 76% year-over-year, from $381 million in 2024 to $671 million for the full year.

FTAI Aviation Ltd. (NASDAQ:FTAI) is a specialized aerospace company focused on the Maintenance, Repair, and Exchange (MRE) of commercial jet engines, specifically the CFM56 and V2500 engines that power Airbus and Boeing aircraft.

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