Transdigm Group (NYSE:TDG) Cut to Sector Weight at KeyCorp

Transdigm Group (NYSE:TDG) was downgraded by investment analysts at KeyCorp from an “overweight” rating to a “sector weight” rating in a research note issued on Thursday.

A number of other equities research analysts also recently issued reports on TDG. Zacks Research upgraded Transdigm Group from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, December 8th. UBS Group decreased their price objective on Transdigm Group from $1,804.00 to $1,800.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday. Royal Bank Of Canada lifted their price objective on shares of Transdigm Group from $1,385.00 to $1,400.00 and gave the company a “sector perform” rating in a research note on Thursday, November 13th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their target price on shares of Transdigm Group from $1,405.00 to $1,435.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Friday, November 14th. Finally, Robert W. Baird reissued a “neutral” rating and set a $1,400.00 target price on shares of Transdigm Group in a research note on Wednesday. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Buy rating and six have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $1,584.44.

Transdigm Group Stock Down 2.9%

Shares of TDG opened at $1,264.41 on Thursday. Transdigm Group has a 52 week low of $1,183.60 and a 52 week high of $1,623.82. The business’s 50 day moving average price is $1,357.77 and its 200-day moving average price is $1,358.81. The stock has a market cap of $71.38 billion, a P/E ratio of 40.68, a P/E/G ratio of 2.85 and a beta of 0.92.

Transdigm Group (NYSE:TDG) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, February 3rd. The aerospace company reported $8.23 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $7.99 by $0.24. The firm had revenue of $2.29 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.26 billion. Transdigm Group had a net margin of 20.50% and a negative return on equity of 29.06%. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 13.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $7.83 earnings per share. Transdigm Group has set its FY 2026 guidance at 37.420-39.340 EPS. On average, equities analysts anticipate that Transdigm Group will post 35.13 EPS for the current year.

Insider Buying and Selling at Transdigm Group

In other Transdigm Group news, Director Robert J. Small sold 90,953 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, December 9th. The stock was sold at an average price of $1,335.72, for a total transaction of $121,487,741.16. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 68,139 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $91,014,625.08. This trade represents a 57.17% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Also, Director Kevin M. Stein sold 36,925 shares of Transdigm Group stock in a transaction dated Monday, February 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $1,425.79, for a total transaction of $52,647,295.75. Following the sale, the director owned 19,233 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $27,422,219.07. This trade represents a 65.75% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders sold 242,485 shares of company stock valued at $331,932,850 in the last quarter. 4.09% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Institutional Trading of Transdigm Group

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Inc. grew its holdings in Transdigm Group by 2.5% during the 3rd quarter. Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Inc. now owns 201,736 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $265,892,000 after acquiring an additional 4,870 shares in the last quarter. Citizens Financial Group Inc. RI grew its position in shares of Transdigm Group by 272.4% in the 3rd quarter. Citizens Financial Group Inc. RI now owns 3,009 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $3,965,000 after buying an additional 2,201 shares during the last quarter. Principal Financial Group Inc. lifted its position in Transdigm Group by 18.3% during the third quarter. Principal Financial Group Inc. now owns 2,379,816 shares of the aerospace company’s stock valued at $3,136,719,000 after acquiring an additional 367,756 shares during the last quarter. WINTON GROUP Ltd acquired a new stake in Transdigm Group in the second quarter valued at approximately $3,041,000. Finally, Loring Wolcott & Coolidge Fiduciary Advisors LLP MA increased its position in shares of Transdigm Group by 311.7% during the third quarter. Loring Wolcott & Coolidge Fiduciary Advisors LLP MA now owns 1,124 shares of the aerospace company’s stock worth $1,517,000 after purchasing an additional 851 shares in the last quarter. 95.78% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Key Transdigm Group News

Here are the key news stories impacting Transdigm Group this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q1 results beat estimates — revenue grew ~14% to $2.285B, adjusted EPS topped consensus and EBITDA margins remained strong; management raised FY2026 guidance. TransDigm Group Reports Fiscal 2026 First Quarter Results
• Positive Sentiment: Aftermarket acquisition activity — ~$3.2B of deals highlighted as deepening TransDigm’s aftermarket cash-flow and spare-parts market exposure, supporting the company’s high-margin aftermarket thesis. TransDigm’s US$3.2b Deals Deepen Aftermarket Aerospace Cash Flow Story
• Neutral Sentiment: Guidance is an EPS range (37.42–39.34) and revenue range ($9.8B–$10.0B) — overall raised but the midpoint is roughly in line with consensus, leaving room for mixed investor interpretation. Earnings Release & Call Materials
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst moves are mixed but not uniformly negative — UBS trimmed its PT slightly to $1,800 while keeping a Buy rating; Robert W. Baird reaffirmed Neutral with a $1,400 target. UBS / Benzinga coverage
• Negative Sentiment: Baird downgraded TDG citing margin pressure and leverage risks — this analyst callout amplifies concern about rising interest expense and margin squeezes. TransDigm downgraded at Baird
• Negative Sentiment: Market reaction flagged by coverage noting FY2026 profit pressure from higher interest payments and tariff issues — investors punished the stock despite the beat. Profit below estimates on higher interest payments, tariff woes
• Negative Sentiment: Large insider selling: Director Kevin M. Stein sold large blocks (36,925 and 11,075 shares) and COO Patrick Murphy sold shares recently — sizable director disposals (SEC filings) can signal liquidity needs or reduce investor confidence. Kevin M. Stein SEC Filing

About Transdigm Group

TransDigm Group Incorporated is a designer, producer and supplier of engineered aircraft components and systems for commercial and military aerospace applications. The company’s product portfolio covers a broad range of mission-critical parts and subsystems, including mechanical and electromechanical components, ignition and fuel system parts, sensors and actuators, cockpit and cabin systems, and other safety-critical hardware. TransDigm supplies original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) as well as the aftermarket, providing spare parts, repair and overhaul services and component support throughout an asset’s life cycle.

TransDigm’s operating model places emphasis on proprietary, niche components that are difficult to replace, and the company operates through a collection of independently run subsidiaries and brands that sell specialized products.