Aegean Airlines: summer performance ahead of our estimates (upgraded to BUY)
We have increased our forecasts for Aegean Airlines (Aegean) for 2025E (by 8% on the EBIT level), following a better performance in the summer than we had been pricing in. We still expect to see some margin pressure in 2026E, mainly as a function of: 1) a higher number of parked aircraft yoy; and 2) no free carbon allowances starting from January 2026E. Still, Aegean continues to generate substantial cash flows, and benefits from a modern fleet, the extension of the tourism flows into the shoulder season, and the recovering purchasing power of the Greeks. Fuel prices and the USD are also expected, by the consensus, to remain favourable throughout 2026E. Reflecting this, as well as Aegean’s robust cash generation and strong balance sheet, we have upgraded our rating to BUY (from Hold), increasing our 12M price target (PT) to EUR 16.0/share.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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