5 Best European Industrial Stocks to Buy Now

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1. AerCap Holdings N.V. (NYSE:AER)

AerCap Holdings N.V. (NYSE:AER) is among the Best Industrial Stocks.

On April 29, 2026, AerCap Holdings N.V. (NYSE:AER) reported Q1 2026 results. The GAAP net income was $818 million, or $4.96 per share. The adjusted net income was $889 million, or $5.39 per share. Aengus Kelly, the CEO of AerCap Holdings N.V. (NYSE:AER) said the company is doing well with an income of $818 million and an adjusted net income of $889 million. The company also raised its 2026 adjusted EPS projection to around $14.50. It initiated a $1.0 billion share repurchase program.

The company received $1.4 billion in operating cash flow and $1.5 billion in sales. AerCap Holdings N.V. (NYSE:AER) got an 18% return on equity and a 19% adjusted return and repurchased 5.4 million shares for $745 million.

Kelly said that AerCap Holdings N.V. (NYSE:AER) “closed 286 transactions and achieved an 87% lease extension rate.” He acknowledged “robust” demand because of air travel and supply restrictions.

AerCap Holdings N.V. (NYSE:AER) is a firm that works in the leasing, financing, sales, and administration of commercial aviation equipment. It offers both passenger and cargo aircraft.

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