(Sharecast News) - Aerospace outfit Melrose upgraded its full-year guidance thanks to the continued "strong" aftermarket demand in its Engines business.
Operating margins at the unit were now seen hitting about 24%, instead of the 22% projected in May.
In turn, that outcome was seen cementing its prior target for a six percentage point improvement in margins by 2025.
"Melrose has full confidence that the 2025 targets will be achieved and current trading makes that more secure," the engineer said in a statement.
"Melrose has full confidence that the 2025 targets will be achieved and current trading makes that more secure."
Engines generated 80% of Melrose's profits with the remainder coming from Structures.
Of those profits, four-fifths came from the aftermarket segment.
Management also highlighted the "strong long-term" demand for the company's "breakthrough" technologies in engines.
Furthermore, the recent GTF updates implied generally increased pricing in aftermarket within a supply constrained industry and the potential for legacy engines to fly for longer, both of which would benefit Melrose.
A further trading update was scheduled for November.
As of 0933 BST, shares of Melrose were advancing 1.78% to 487.0p.
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