Aegean Airlines: after a strong 1Q, earnings momentum may slow (downgrade to HOLD)
Since upgrading Aegean to a BUY in November last year, the stock has generated a total return of 49%, outperforming its European airline peers by 10%, and the Athens Stock Exchange by 5% over the period. We set our new 12M PT at EUR 14.0/share and downgrade Aegean to HOLD, as we believe the near-term earnings (2Q-3Q25E) could trail last year’s results slightly. After a very strong 1Q25, weaker near-term results could translate into the stock losing some momentum in the coming months. That said, with strong cash generation and a high net cash position (EUR 417m, at end-1Q25, ex. leases), Aegean ranks among the best-quality airline names in Europe, in our view, as evidenced by the recent bond refinancing, where it managed to secure a sub-4% yield on 7Y notes. The strong balance sheet gives it the ability to act on opportunities, as illustrated by its investment in Volotea and the recent purchase of two A321neo XLRs.Aegean Airlines is an airline carrier based in Greece. Co. is engaged in aviation transportation, providing services that concern the transportation of passengers and commodities in the sector of public aviation transportation inside and outside Greece, conducting scheduled and unscheduled flights. Co. provides full service, premium quality short and medium haul services. Co. maintains a network of 145 destinations, 111 international in 45 countries and 34 domestic destinations. Co. is a member of global airline network, the Star Alliance network.
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