
TSE:BBD.B
This summary was created by AI, based on 15 opinions in the last 12 months.
Bombardier Inc has demonstrated impressive growth and resilience, transforming from a company on the brink of bankruptcy to a leader in the business jet market. Analysts highlight strong financials, including a reduced debt load and an improved balance sheet, which have been bolstered by increasing demand for private jets and defense contracts. Key growth metrics include a 43% increase in their order book and a 25% year-over-year rise in services. Despite positive developments, there are concerns regarding the cyclical nature of the aerospace industry and potential political impacts on the market. Overall, Bombardier's positioning and performance have led to enthusiastic endorsements from experts, with suggestions for cautious buying strategies.
Thinks they are looking to increase their footprint globally. So much is riding on their ‘C’ series jet and that they would get so much of the global market share and he is now not sure they will get the market share they intended. Their competitors are coming out with competing jets as well as refurbished existing models. It’s hard to make a call at these prices. Prefers CAE-T
C series is very important. Launch date should be in the summer sometime and this is critical. Feels this is been an overhang on the stock. Cash flow has been coming in lower than analysts had expected. Margin improvement has been slow to come on the transportation side. She is watching this to see how the C series goes.
Owns the preferred shares so he has confidence in the company. Common shares haven’t done much for him in the last while. Really needs to see the airline portion of this company take off. A few more sales and some long-term improvement in their prospects on the airline side would make him more interested in owning the common shares.
2 major problems. 1.) When is the C series going to get off the ground? 2.) Negative cash flow. Just sold $2 billion of bonds which, on the one hand puts them in good stead. On the other hand a red flag for him because it makes it much more risky. Debt load is about $7 billion which is pretty hefty. Currently has it as a Buy but wants to re-examine to see if the debt load scares him off.