Air Canada (AC)

Currency in CAD
18.26
-0.39(-2.09%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
18.1018.80
52 wk Range
14.2523.72
Key Statistics
Bid/Ask
18.25 / 18.28
Prev. Close
18.65
Open
18.4
Day's Range
18.1-18.8
52 wk Range
14.25-23.72
Volume
5.48M
Average Volume (3m)
3.42M
1-Year Change
24.3022%
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
23.08
Upside
+26.40%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
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ProTips
8 analysts have revised their earnings downwards for the upcoming period

Air Canada News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Sell
Technical Indicators
Strong Sell
Moving Averages
Sell

Analyst Ratings

8 Buy
7 Hold
1 Sell
Ratings:
16 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 23.08
(+26.40% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Stifel
Buy25.50+39.65%28.00MaintainApr 27, 2026
Canaccord
Hold21.00+15.01%-MaintainApr 22, 2026
TD Cowen
Buy21.00+15.01%23.00MaintainApr 20, 2026
BMO Capital
Buy26.00+42.39%27.00MaintainMar 31, 2026
Canaccord
Hold21.00+15.01%28.00DowngradeMar 13, 2026

Air Canada Earnings Call Summary for Q1/2026

  • Air Canada Q1 2026 revenue hit CAD 5.8B (up 11% YoY); adjusted loss CAD 0.05/share beat forecast of -0.4446; stock rose 3.55%
  • Adjusted EBITDA surged 61% YoY to CAD 623M; passenger revenue grew 11% to CAD 4.8B driven by network optimization
  • Full-year 2026 guidance suspended due to fuel price volatility; Q2 EBITDA forecast CAD 575M-725M with 0.5%-1% capacity growth
  • Fleet modernization and cost discipline cited as key drivers; share repurchases paused amid geopolitical disruptions and fuel uncertainty
Last Updated: 2026/05/01, 00:04
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Earnings

Latest Release
Apr 30, 2026
EPS / Forecast
-0,05 / -0,44
Revenue / Forecast
5,79B / 5,47B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

AC Income Statement

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P/E Ratio
-7.0x12.7x
PEG Ratio
-0.320.03
Price/Book
-1.8x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
-0.5x1.3x
Upside (Analyst Target)
20.5%43.7%20.0%
Fair Value Upside
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Air Canada provides domestic, U.S. transborder, and international airline services. It provides scheduled passenger services under the Air Canada Vacations and Air Canada Rouge brand names in the Canadian market, the Canada-U.S. transborder market, and in the international market to and from Canada, as well as through capacity purchase agreements on other regional carriers. As of December 31, 2025, the company operated a fleet of 223 aircraft under the Air Canada brand name comprising 132 Airbus narrow-body aircraft, and 91 Airbus wide-body aircraft; 33 aircraft under the Air Canada Rouge brand name consisting of 13 Airbus A321 aircraft, 5 Airbus A320 aircraft, and 15 Airbus A319 aircraft; 105 aircraft under the Air Canada Express brand name, including 25 Embraer 175, 35 Mitsubishi CRJ-900, and 45 De Havilland Dash 8-400aircraft; and 15 Mitsubishi CRJ-200 aircraft. It provides air cargo services for routes between Canada, the United States, Europe, Asia, South America, and Australia. In addition, the company develops, operates, markets, and distributes vacation travel packages in the Caribbean, Mexico, the United States, Europe, Central and South America, Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East; offers cruise packages in North America, Europe, the Caribbean, Japan, and Dubai; and provides travel loyalty programs. It also operates Air Canada Café. Air Canada was founded in 1937 and is headquartered in Saint-Laurent, Canada.

Employees
37000
Market
Canada

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
73,79M25,70%1,35B
Other Institutional Investors
25,93K0,01%473,50K
Public Companies & Retail Investors
213,27M74,29%3,89B
Total
287,09M100,00%5,24B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.6,03%17 310 039316 081
iShares NAFTRAC5,06%14 533 633265 384

FAQ

What Is the Air Canada (AC) Stock Price Today?

The Air Canada stock price today is 18,26 CAD.

What Stock Exchange Does Air Canada Trade On?

Air Canada is listed and trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Air Canada?

The stock symbol for Air Canada is "AC."

What Is the Air Canada Market Cap?

As of today, Air Canada market cap is 5,35B CAD.

What Is Air Canada's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Air Canada EPS (TTM) is 1,87.

When Is the Next Air Canada Earnings Date?

Air Canada will release its next earnings report on Aug 05, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is AC a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Sell.

How Many Times Has Air Canada Stock Split?

Air Canada has split 0 times.

How Many Employees Does Air Canada Have?

Air Canada has 37000 employees.

What is the current trading status of Air Canada (AC)?

As of May 03, 2026, Air Canada (AC) is trading at a price of 18,26 CAD, with a previous close of 18,65 CAD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 18,10 CAD to 18,80 CAD, while its 52-week range spans from 14,25 CAD to 23,72 CAD.

What Is Air Canada (AC) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Air Canada is 23,08 CAD, with a high estimate of 32 CAD and a low estimate of 19 CAD. 8 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 1 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +26,40% Upside potential.
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