Air Canada (OTCMKTS:ACDVF – Get Free Report)’s stock price gapped down prior to trading on Thursday . The stock had previously closed at $21.95, but opened at $20.00. Air Canada shares last traded at $21.79, with a volume of 4,640 shares changing hands.
Air Canada News Roundup
Here are the key news stories impacting Air Canada this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Aeroplan transaction strengthens the balance sheet. Air Canada agreed to sell a 25% non-controlling stake in Aeroplan to Blackstone, La Caisse and other Canadian institutional investors for C$2.5 billion, valuing the loyalty program at C$10 billion. Air Canada retains control of Aeroplan and said the proceeds will support debt reduction and its goal of regaining an investment-grade credit rating. Air Canada Announces $2.5 Billion Minority Equity Investment in Aeroplan
- Positive Sentiment: Quarterly earnings and demand exceeded expectations. Air Canada reported second-quarter adjusted EBITDA of C$719 million and record operating revenue of approximately C$6.3 billion, supported by strong demand across its network. Reported EPS of C$0.29 topped the C$0.11 consensus estimate, while revenue also exceeded forecasts. Air Canada Beats Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
- Positive Sentiment: Analyst sentiment improved in at least one major update. Scotiabank upgraded Air Canada from “hold” to “strong buy,” likely reflecting the Aeroplan proceeds, resilient passenger demand and potential balance-sheet improvement. Air Canada Analyst Upgrade
- Neutral Sentiment: Analyst views remain mixed, suggesting investors are balancing the value unlocked by Aeroplan against pressure on airline profitability. Mixed Analyst Opinions on Air Canada
- Negative Sentiment: Fuel inflation and weaker guidance remain key risks. Jet-fuel costs rose nearly 49% from a year earlier amid geopolitical disruption, contributing to a C$215 million operating loss that included labor-related and other charges. Air Canada lowered its full-year outlook, tempering the positive impact of the Aeroplan deal and earnings beat. Air Canada Lowers Guidance as Fuel Costs Rise
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
Several brokerages have issued reports on ACDVF. Zacks Research upgraded Air Canada from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday, May 19th. Scotiabank raised shares of Air Canada from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Tuesday. BMO Capital Markets restated an “outperform” rating on shares of Air Canada in a research report on Wednesday. Finally, National Bank Financial reiterated an “outperform” rating on shares of Air Canada in a research report on Wednesday. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, three have issued a Buy rating and five have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy”.
Air Canada Stock Down 0.5%
The company has a market capitalization of $6.12 billion, a P/E ratio of 21.41, a PEG ratio of 0.60 and a beta of 1.42. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $17.14 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $15.13. The company has a current ratio of 0.56, a quick ratio of 0.53 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.32.
Air Canada (OTCMKTS:ACDVF – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, August 11th. The company reported $0.29 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.11 by $0.18. Air Canada had a net margin of 1.82% and a return on equity of 21.51%. The business had revenue of $4.41 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $4.34 billion. Equities research analysts forecast that Air Canada will post 0.93 EPS for the current year.
Air Canada Company Profile
Air Canada is the largest airline in Canada and one of the leading carriers in North America. Founded in 1937 as Trans-Canada Air Lines and rebranded as Air Canada in 1965, the company operates scheduled passenger and cargo services on six continents. The airline maintains membership in the Star Alliance network, offering seamless connections and coordinated loyalty benefits to travelers worldwide.
Through its mainline operations and subsidiaries—including Air Canada Rouge, Air Canada Cargo and Air Canada Vacations—the company provides a broad range of services.
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