Air Canada (AC)

Currency in CAD
21.87
+0.05(+0.23%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
21.6021.97
52 wk Range
16.4531.45
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
21.87
Open
21.74
Day's Range
21.6-21.97
52 wk Range
16.45-31.45
Volume
2.81M
Average Volume (3m)
2.87M
1-Year Change
19.9013%
Book Value / Share
9.56
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Price Target
32.69
Upside
+49.49%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
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ProTips
6 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
Buy
Technical Indicators
Buy
Moving Averages
Buy

Analyst Ratings

10 Buy
4 Hold
1 Sell
Ratings:
15 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 32.69
(+49.49% Upside)
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Air Canada Earnings Call Summary for Q3/2026

  • Air Canada Q3 2026 adjusted EPS of CAD 0.75 beat forecast by 36.5%; revenue rose 21% YoY to CAD 7.0B despite 68% surge in fuel costs.
  • Adjusted EBIT flat at CAD 936M as CAD 906M fuel headwind offset strong demand; EBITDA margin compressed to 13.4% from 16.6% prior year.
  • Full-year 2026 guidance cut: adjusted EBITDA lowered to CAD 2.4-2.7B; free cash flow revised to breakeven vs. prior CAD 200-500M target.
  • Management slowing 2027 capacity growth to low-mid single digits, removing 2+ points from Q1 plans to protect margins amid fuel volatility.
  • Stock up 0.23% to $21.87 post-earnings; reaffirmed 2028 revenue target of CAD 30B and leverage goal of 2.0x or less despite near-term pressures.
Last Updated: 29/10/2026, 23:38
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Earnings

Latest Release
Oct 29, 2026
EPS / Forecast
0.75 / 0.55
Revenue / Forecast
6.98B / 6.83B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

AC Income Statement

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P/E Ratio
14.2x8.9x11.2x
PEG Ratio
−0.22−0.200.03
Price/Book
2.3x1.9x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
0.3x0.5x1.1x
Upside (Analyst Target)
47.5%17.6%33.9%
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
36500
Market
Canada

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
79.81M28.49%1.74B
Other Institutional Investors
267.93K0.10%5.85M
Public Companies & Retail Investors
200.01M71.41%4.36B
Total
280.09M100.00%6.11B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.6.37%17,832,488389,105
iShares NAFTRAC5.41%15,146,492330,496

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FAQ

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

The Air Canada stock price today is 21.87 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 6.11B CAD.

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

The Air Canada EPS (TTM) is 1.47.

When Is the Next Air Canada Earnings Date?

Air Canada will release its next earnings report on Feb 12, 2027.

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 36500 employees.

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

As of Oct 30, 2026, Air Canada (AC) is trading at a price of 21.87 CAD, with a previous close of 21.87 CAD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 21.60 CAD to 21.97 CAD, while its 52-week range spans from 16.45 CAD to 31.45 CAD.

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

The average 12-month price target for Air Canada is 32.69 CAD, with a high estimate of 43 CAD and a low estimate of 19 CAD. 10 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 1 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +49.49% Upside potential.
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