TransDigm Group Incorporated
TDG - NYSE - $1215.08 ▼ -%2.17
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Earnings Tue 4 Aug

TransDigm opens the
books on Tuesday evening.

4 analysts' median target is $1558[FMP target], stock is $1215, +28.2% upside potential. After Q1 +4.1% EPS beat[FMP earnings], the stock moved +3.5%.

summary below
Quick Take - in 40 seconds
B-
BUY Council 4/6 - Moonshot 61

B- = MoonshotScore 61[9-pillar formula] + Council 4/6[6-lens rule]. Form 4: 0 transactions[FMP Form 4].

Q1 consensus: revenue $2.6B[FMP est], EPS $10.17[FMP est]. 3 consecutive quarters of beat[FMP earnings].

$10.17 EPS Estimate Last year $8.23 - +6% YoY YoY
3 Beat Streak Expectations beaten consecutively for the last 3 quarters

Q1 EPS +4.1% beat[FMP] but the stock +3.5% D+1[FMP D+1]. Sarah Wynne promised $71.0M CapEx + a sequential decline in Q1 during the Q1 earnings call[Sarah Wynne capex transcript].

Watchlist

6 metrics stand out this quarter.

'26 Expectation / Guide

Fy26 Sales Ebitda Guidance Increase

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TDG raised its FY26 sales and EBITDA defined guidance to reflect its strong first quarter results, and its current expectations for the remainder of the year.

"As noted in our earnings release, we are increasing our full year '26 sales and EBITDA as defined guidance to reflect our strong first quarter results, and our current expectations for the remainder of the year."

- Michael Lisman, CEO - Q1 FY26 Earnings Call - February 3, 2026
7.4% Investor Focus

Organic Growth Rate

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TDG's organic growth rate in the first quarter was 7.4%, and all market channels contributed to this growth.

"In the first quarter, our organic growth rate was 7.4% and all market channels contributed to this growth, as previously discussed by Mike and Patrick."

- Sarah Wynne, CFO - Q1 FY26 Earnings Call - February 3, 2026
31 Investor Focus

Stellant Jet Parts Victor Sierra Acquisitions

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TDG has agreed to acquire Stellant Systems for approximately $960 million and Jet Parts Engineering and Victor Sierra Aviation for approximately $2.2 billion.

"On December 31, we announced that we had agreed to acquire Stellant Systems from Arlington Capital Partners for approximately $960 million in cash. And then on January 16, we announced that we had agreed to acquire two businesses, Jet Parts Engineering and Victor Sierra Aviation, from Vance Street Capital for approximately $2.2 billion in cash."

- Michael Lisman, CEO - Q1 FY26 Earnings Call - February 3, 2026
17% Investor Focus

Commercial Oem Growth

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TDG saw a 17% increase in commercial OEM revenue, with growth driven by increased production rates at Airbus and Boeing.

"Our total commercial OEM revenue increased approximately 17% in Q1, compared with the prior year period. As we anticipated, commercial OEM revenue in the first quarter showed strong growth as we supported higher build rates."

- Patrick Murphy, Co-COO - Q1 FY26 Earnings Call - February 3, 2026
7% Investor Focus

Commercial Aftermarket Growth

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TDG's commercial aftermarket revenue increased by 7%, with all submarkets experiencing positive growth.

"Total commercial aftermarket revenue increased by approximately 7% compared with the prior year period. This quarter, all submarkets within commercial aftermarket experienced positive growth."

- Patrick Murphy, Co-COO - Q1 FY26 Earnings Call - February 3, 2026
7% Investor Focus

Defense Market Growth

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TDG's defense market revenue grew by 7%, with growth seen in both OEM and aftermarket components.

"Defense market revenue which includes both OEM and aftermarket revenues, grew by approximately 7% compared to the prior year period."

- Patrick Murphy, Co-COO - Q1 FY26 Earnings Call - February 3, 2026

Stock Expert AI - Methodology

Do our 9 pillars, 7 perspectives, and Munger lens point in the same direction?

Council Score 4 / 6 Bullish

6 investor frameworks. 4 bullish (Ray Dalio, Ken Griffin, Klarman, Munger), 0 bearish (none), 2 neutral (Jim Simons, Buffett).

How is it calculated? ->
Ray Dalio macro - target upside +28.2%
Ken Griffin flow - 50d MA above
Jim Simons quant - RSI 53
Klarman value - target upside +28.2%
Buffett quality - ROE score 1/5
Munger valuation - target upside +28.2%
Munger's Mindset character & balance sheet lens
Undervalued

Quality business, discounted price.

How is it calculated? ->
Financial HealthWeak
Margin of SafetyStrong
Interest CoverageAdequate
ROIC vs WACCTight
Technical Levels - Pre-earnings positioning

What levels is the stock being tested at?

RSI(14)
52.6 RSI 52.6 balanced, 50d above
MACD
+0.20 price above 50d - support positive
50d MA
$1213 stock 0.2% above - short-term support
200d MA
$1314 stock 7.6% below - long-term pressure
Volume (10d)
-25% decrease - low participation
Resistance
$1558
Analyst median target - upgrade trigger if broken
Current
$1215
Pre-earnings position
Support
$1117
Invalidation - close below this is a technical breakdown
Pattern
Range
$1117-$1558 band - earnings breakout/breakdown trigger

Past Performance

TransDigm's last 8 quarters: 3 consecutive beats.

MISS
Q3 FY25
$9.60 vs $9.89 est - -1.1%
BEAT
Q4 FY25
$10.82 vs $10.04 est - +1.3%
BEAT
Q1 FY26
$8.23 vs $8.10 est - -2.9%
BEAT
Q2 FY26
$9.85 vs $9.46 est - +3.5%

Q1 (February 3, 2026): EPS $9.85 vs $9.46 est[FMP], +4.1% beat. D+1 movement: +3.5%[FMP D+1]. Decline despite beat - market reacted to guidance, not numbers.

Three scenarios: what could happen?

EPS < $9.86 (no guidance)

Q1: EPS $9.85 vs $9.46 beat[FMP], stock +3.5% D+1[FMP].

Backlog concentration

No RPO/backlog concentration disclosed in Q1 earnings call.

CapEx shock

Q1 CapEx $71.0M[FMP cashflow]. Q1 op margin 46.3%[FMP op margin] - this level in Q1 is sensitive to CapEx revision risk.

Framework - Position discipline

After the data arrives: 3 scenarios, 3 windows

Not advice - a structural framework for earnings night. Decision discipline is yours.

Scenario A - Beat
Q1 EPS > $10.17 + CapEx discipline
Threshold: EPS > $10.17[FMP est].
Target: Break above median target $1558[FMP target]; high target $1871[FMP] upper bound.
Scenario B - In-Line
EPS approx $10.17 + CapEx < $71.0M
Threshold: EPS approx $10.17[FMP est], Q1 CapEx < $71.0M[FMP].
Target: Consolidation in the band between current $1215[FMP] and median $1558[FMP].
Scenario C - Miss
EPS < $9.86 or CapEx >= $71.0M
Threshold: EPS < $9.86[FMP estx0.97].
Target: Current $1215 below SMA200 $1314[FMP], if rejection continues, $1117[derived] support activates.
Sizing
Earnings volatility -> max portfolio 1-2%. Waiting for earnings is not a gamble, it's a position entrustment.
Timing
IV crush within 24 hours post-earnings. Waiting for premium decay makes options preferable to spot.
Staging
Don't go all-in at once, divide into 3: initial reaction, 24 hours later, after Friday's close.

Market Outlook

What do 4 analysts say?

Wall Street Consensus
$1558
12-month median target price (+28.2% upside potential)
16
BUY
7
HOLD
0
SELL
Risk Management
$1117
Invalidation level - critical support threshold
$1213 - 50-day MA (above, +0.2%)
$1314 - 200-day MA (below, -7.6%)
IV Crush risk (sudden drop in inflated option premiums before earnings): Option premiums are inflated before earnings.
Verdict - TDG Q1 FY27
B-

You read it in 5 minutes. When the numbers come out on Tuesday evening - you know what you're looking at.

Data arrives at night. The framework is ready now.

Data arrives on Tuesday evening. The framework is ready on this page: Q1 EPS threshold $10.17[FMP], CapEx threshold "below $71.0M"[Sarah Wynne]. Two anchors, three scenarios.

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Calendar

Catalyst Calendar - 90-day forward look

Aug 4, 2026EARNINGSQ1 FY27 results (after market close) + earnings call
Aug 5, 2026PRICEFirst trading day after earnings - 200dMA test + IV crush
Sep 18, 2026FILING10-Q deadline - segment breakdown + RPO detail (SEC rule: quarter-end + 45 days)
~Nov 4, 2026EARNINGSQ2 FY27 (next quarter, date not yet scheduled in FMP)

DATA GAP: Events not in the FMP /stable/calendar feed - Investor day, analyst day, product launches, regulatory dates. These require company IR page scraping or manual calendar entry.

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