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Copa Holdings(CPA) - 2025 Q1 - Quarterly Report
2025-05-08 22:36
Copa Holdings First-Quarter 2025 Financial Results [1Q25 Key Highlights](index=1&type=section&id=1Q25%20Key%20Highlights) The company reported a $176.8 million net profit, strong operational performance, and maintained a robust financial position with $1.3 billion in cash | Metric | 1Q25 Value | Change vs. 1Q24 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net Profit | US$176.8 million | +US$0.7 million | | Earnings Per Share (EPS) | US$4.28 | +US$0.09 | | Operating Profit | US$213.8 million | -1.0% | | Operating Margin | 23.8% | -0.4 p.p. | | Capacity (ASMs) | Increased by 9.5% | - | | Revenue per ASM (RASM) | 11.5 cents | -8.1% | | Cost per ASM excl. Fuel (Ex-fuel CASM) | 5.8 cents | -4.3% | - The company ended the quarter with a strong liquidity position of approximately **US$1.3 billion** in cash and investments, representing **39% of the last twelve months' revenues**[2](index=2&type=chunk) - The Board of Directors ratified a second dividend payment for the year of **US$1.61 per share**, payable on June 13, 2025[1](index=1&type=chunk) - The consolidated fleet comprised **112 aircraft** at the end of the quarter, and the company increased its firm order book to **57 aircraft** by exercising options for six additional Boeing 737 MAX-8s[2](index=2&type=chunk) [Consolidated Operating and Financial Statistics](index=2&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Operating%20and%20Financial%20Statistics) The company increased capacity and traffic, but experienced declines in passenger yield and unit revenues despite lower fuel costs | Operating Metric | 1Q25 | 1Q24 | % Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | ASMs (millions) | 7,801 | 7,121 | 9.5% | | RPMs (millions) | 6,743 | 6,127 | 10.1% | | Load Factor | 86.4% | 86.0% | +0.4 p.p. | | Yield (US$ Cents) | 12.7 | 14.0 | (9.1)% | | RASM (US$ Cents) | 11.5 | 12.5 | (8.1)% | | CASM (US$ Cents) | 8.8 | 9.5 | (7.7)% | | CASM Excl. Fuel (US$ Cents) | 5.8 | 6.1 | (4.3)% | | Avg. Price Per Fuel Gallon (US$) | 2.54 | 2.90 | (12.4)% | [Management's Comments on 1Q25 Results](index=3&type=section&id=Management's%20comments%20on%201Q25%20results) Management attributed the strong 23.8% operating margin to a resilient business model focused on low costs and operational excellence - The company achieved a strong **23.8% operating margin**, demonstrating the resilience of its business model in a lower passenger yield environment[4](index=4&type=chunk) - Passenger yields **decreased by 9.1%** compared to 1Q24, primarily due to increased industry capacity and unfavorable currency fluctuations[7](index=7&type=chunk) - Operating expenses **increased by only 1.2%** despite a 9.5% capacity growth, thanks to lower fuel prices and reduced sales costs[8](index=8&type=chunk) - The company's strategy is built on its **Hub of the Americas®** in Panama, low unit costs, leading on-time performance, and a strong balance sheet[12](index=12&type=chunk) Outlook for 2025 [2025 Full-Year Guidance](index=4&type=section&id=2025%20Full-Year%20Guidance) The company raised its full-year 2025 operating margin guidance to 21-23%, driven by lower expected fuel costs | Financial Outlook | 2025 Guidance | 2024 Actual | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Capacity – YOY ASM growth | 7-8% | 8.6% | | Operating Margin | 21-23% | 21.9% | - The 2025 outlook is based on the following assumptions: load factor of **~86.5%**, unit revenues (RASM) of **~11.2 cents**, unit costs excluding fuel (Ex-Fuel CASM) of **~5.8 cents**, and an all-in fuel price of **$2.40 per gallon**[14](index=14&type=chunk) Detailed Consolidated First-Quarter Results [Operating Revenue Breakdown](index=6&type=section&id=Operating%20Revenue%20Breakdown) Total operating revenue grew slightly to $899.2 million, with flat passenger revenue offset by strong growth in cargo and other revenue | Revenue Component | 1Q25 (US$ millions) | Change vs. 1Q24 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Passenger Revenue | 859.0 | +0.0% | | Cargo and Mail Revenue | 25.7 | +17.3% | | Other Operating Revenue | 14.5 | +12.7% | | **Total Operating Revenue** | **899.2** | **+0.6%** | [Operating Expenses Breakdown](index=6&type=section&id=Operating%20Expenses%20Breakdown) Consolidated operating expenses rose 1.2% to $685.4 million, with lower fuel costs offsetting a significant increase in maintenance expenses - Fuel costs **decreased 5.4%** to $232.2 million, driven by a 12.4% lower effective fuel price[19](index=19&type=chunk) - Sales and distribution costs **fell 9.4%** to $50.3 million, attributed to higher penetration of direct sales and lower-cost NDC travel agency channels[21](index=21&type=chunk) - Maintenance, materials, and repairs expense **increased by 53.9%** to $39.4 million, largely due to adjustments on return condition provisions for purchased leased aircraft[22](index=22&type=chunk) - Passenger servicing costs **decreased 15.7%** to $25.0 million, mainly because 1Q24 included one-time expenses related to the MAX-9 fleet grounding[20](index=20&type=chunk) [Non-operating Income (Expense)](index=7&type=section&id=Non-operating%20Income%20(Expense)) The company recorded a net non-operating expense of $7.1 million, primarily from finance costs partially offset by finance income | Non-operating Item | 1Q25 (US$ millions) | | :--- | :--- | | Finance cost | (23.2) | | Finance income | 15.8 | | Gain (loss) on foreign currency fluctuations | 1.4 | | Net change in fair value of derivatives | (2.4) | | Other non-operating income (expense) | 1.4 | | **Total Non-Operating Expense** | **(7.1)** | Financial Statements [Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss (Income Statement)](index=8&type=section&id=Consolidated%20statement%20of%20profit%20or%20loss) The company reported a net profit of $176.8 million on revenues of $899.2 million for Q1 2025, a slight increase from the prior year | (In US$ thousands) | 1Q25 | 1Q24 | % Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Total Operating Revenue | 899,181 | 893,467 | 0.6% | | Total Operating Expense | 685,360 | 677,482 | 1.2% | | **Operating Profit** | **213,822** | **215,985** | **(1.0)%** | | Profit before taxes | 206,744 | 206,858 | (0.1)% | | **Net Profit** | **176,766** | **176,066** | **0.4%** | [Consolidated Statement of Financial Position (Balance Sheet)](index=10&type=section&id=Consolidated%20statement%20of%20financial%20position) Total assets remained stable at $5.75 billion, while total equity increased to $2.48 billion as of March 31, 2025 | (In US$ thousands) | March 2025 | December 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Total Assets** | **5,747,808** | **5,742,289** | | Total Current Assets | 1,321,625 | 1,576,879 | | Property and equipment, net | 3,564,026 | 3,458,261 | | **Total Liabilities** | **3,266,426** | **3,369,544** | | Total Current Liabilities | 1,341,097 | 1,427,895 | | Loans and borrowings (long-term) | 1,390,774 | 1,415,953 | | **Total Equity** | **2,481,382** | **2,372,745** | [Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows](index=12&type=section&id=Consolidated%20statement%20of%20cash%20flows) The company generated $205.5 million in operating cash flow, but a net decrease in cash resulted from investing and financing activities | For the three months ended March 31, 2025 (In US$ thousands) | Amount | | :--- | :--- | | Cash flow from operating activities | 205,477 | | Cash flow (used in) investing activities | (518,052) | | Cash flow (used in) financing activities | (135,918) | | **Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents** | **(448,493)** | | Cash and cash equivalents at March 31 | 164,820 | | **Total cash, cash equivalents and investments at March 31** | **1,342,166** | Non-IFRS Financial Measure Reconciliation [Reconciliation of CASM Excluding Fuel](index=14&type=section&id=Reconciliation%20of%20CASM%20Excluding%20Fuel) This section reconciles the non-IFRS measure CASM Excl. Fuel (5.8 cents) to the reported IFRS CASM (8.8 cents) for Q1 2025 | (in US$ Cents) | 1Q25 | 1Q24 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Operating Costs per ASM as Reported (CASM) | 8.8 | 9.5 | | Less: Aircraft Fuel Cost per ASM | 3.0 | 3.4 | | **Operating Costs per ASM excluding fuel (CASM Excl. Fuel)** | **5.8** | **6.1** |
Copa Holdings(CPA) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-05-08 16:02
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a net profit of $176.8 million or $4.28 per share, representing a net margin of 19.7% [12] - Operating profit for the quarter was $213.8 million with an operating margin of 23.8% [12] - Capacity increased by 9.5% year over year, with adjusted capacity growth of 4.6% when accounting for the MAX 9 grounding in Q1 2024 [8] - Passenger traffic grew by 10.1% compared to Q1 2024, leading to a load factor increase of 0.4 percentage points to 86.4% [9] - Unit revenues (RASM) decreased by 8.1% to $0.015, primarily due to a 9.1% decrease in passenger yields [9] - Unit costs excluding fuel (CASM Ex) decreased by 4.3% to $0.58, driven by lower sales and distribution expenses [10] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Copa Airlines announced service to three new cities: San Diego, California, starting in June, and Salta and Tucuman in Argentina starting in September [10] - Wingo added one new domestic route in Colombia and is set to receive additional aircraft to expand its fleet [11] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company noted that the competitive capacity in the region is increasing, with overall industry capacity expected to grow by approximately 6% in Q2 and close to 10% in Q3 [20] - Demand in South America is generally stable, with Brazil showing yield weakness due to currency issues, while North America and the Caribbean are performing adequately [41] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on maintaining low ex-fuel unit costs, on-time performance, and expanding its hub in Panama to achieve industry-leading margins [7] - The 2025 operating margin guidance has been increased to a range of 21% to 23%, supported by lower fuel costs and steady passenger demand [11][15] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the robust business model and the ability to navigate economic uncertainties, with healthy passenger booking trends observed [16] - The company remains cautious about the economic environment but believes it is well-positioned to deliver strong results [16] Other Important Information - The company ended the quarter with over $1.3 billion in cash and investments, representing 39% of the last twelve months' revenues [13] - A second dividend payment of $1.61 per share is scheduled for June 13, 2025 [15] Q&A Session Summary Question: Changes in demand environment and regional differences - Management has not seen any material changes in demand recently, maintaining steady demand visibility for the next two to three months [18][19] Question: Competitive capacity pressures - Industry capacity is expected to grow, with some competitors expanding at a faster rate, but overall trends remain stable [20] Question: Distribution cost savings and initiatives - The company is still realizing savings from distribution costs and is looking for additional initiatives to enhance efficiency [28][30] Question: Fleet utilization and growth outlook - Current fleet utilization is around twelve hours, with expectations for growth to be more pronounced in 2026 [32] Question: Breakdown of demand by segment - Business travel accounts for about 20%, leisure for 45%, with the remainder being VFR [39] Question: Impact of competitive capacity in Mexico - The company is experiencing weakness in Mexico due to competitive capacity, but the new agreement with Volaris is expected to help mitigate this [75] Question: Flexibility to reduce capacity if needed - The company has significant flexibility with unencumbered aircraft and a diversified network to adjust capacity as needed [51][53] Question: Dividend payout ratio and share repurchase plans - The current dividend payout ratio is around 44% of last year's net income, with a buyback plan of $200 million still in place [62] Question: Assumptions for 2025 and pricing strategy - Management remains cautious but confident in maintaining pricing despite potential market slowdowns, with a focus on capacity management [68][72] Question: Vacation packages and their contribution - The company does not have a specific vacation package focus but works with wholesalers to manage vacation-related travel [94]
Copa Holdings(CPA) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-05-08 16:00
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a net profit of $176.8 million or $4.28 per share, representing a net margin of 19.7% [10] - Operating profit for the quarter was $213.8 million with an operating margin of 23.8% [10] - The company ended the quarter with over $1.3 billion in cash and investments, which is 39% of the last twelve months' revenues [11] - Adjusted net debt to EBITDA ratio was 0.5 times, with an average cost of debt at 3.5% [11] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Capacity increased by 9.5% year over year, with a 4.6% increase adjusted for the MAX nine grounding [6] - Passenger traffic grew by 10.1% compared to Q1 2024, leading to a load factor increase of 0.4 percentage points to 86.4% [7] - Unit revenues (RASM) decreased by 8.1% to $0.015, primarily due to a 9.1% decrease in passenger yields [7] - Unit costs excluding fuel (CASM Ex) decreased by 4.3% to $0.58, driven by lower sales and distribution expenses [8] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company noted a weaker currency environment in certain Latin American countries affecting passenger yields [7] - Industry capacity in the region is expected to grow by approximately 6% in Q2 and close to 10% in Q3 [18] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on maintaining low ex-fuel unit costs and expanding its hub in Panama [6] - The operating margin guidance for 2025 has been increased to a range of 21% to 23% due to lower fuel cost outlook and steady passenger demand [9][13] - The company plans to strengthen its position by adding new routes and enhancing its network [8] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the robust business model and healthy passenger booking trends despite economic uncertainties [14] - The company remains cautious about the future, acknowledging the potential for changes in demand and competitive capacity [16][18] Other Important Information - The company announced a second dividend payment of $1.61 per share scheduled for June 13 [13] - The fleet plan includes options for six additional Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft to be delivered in 2028, with a total order book of 57 aircraft [12] Q&A Session Summary Question: Changes in demand environment and regional differences - Management noted no material changes in demand trends recently, maintaining steady demand visibility for the next two to three months [16][17] Question: Competitive capacity pressures - Industry capacity is growing, with some competitors expanding at a faster rate, but overall capacity growth is manageable [18][19] Question: Distribution cost savings and initiatives - The company is still realizing savings from distribution costs and expects further initiatives to contribute positively [25][26] Question: Fleet utilization and growth outlook - Current fleet utilization is around twelve hours, with expectations for continued efficiency despite new deliveries [30] Question: Breakdown of demand by segment - Business travel accounts for 20%, leisure for 45%, with the remainder being VFR; South America is performing well except for Brazil [36][37] Question: Flexibility to reduce capacity - The company has significant flexibility with unencumbered aircraft and a diversified network to adjust capacity as needed [48][50] Question: Fuel price guidance and potential margin impact - Current fuel price guidance is $2.4 per gallon, with management confident in their margin outlook based on existing assumptions [54][56] Question: Dividend policy and share repurchase plans - The company maintains a dividend payout ratio of around 44% of last year's net income, with a buyback plan of $200 million still in place [58][59] Question: Historical performance during downturns - Management remains cautiously optimistic about U.S. demand, noting that downturns can sometimes lead to increased travel to Latin America [86][88] Question: Vacation packages and their contribution - The company does not have a specific vacation package focus but works with wholesalers to drive growth in this area [90][91]
Copa Holdings (CPA) Reports Q1 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say
ZACKS· 2025-05-08 01:30
Copa Holdings (CPA) reported $899.18 million in revenue for the quarter ended March 2025, representing a year-over-year increase of 0.6%. EPS of $4.28 for the same period compares to $4.19 a year ago.The reported revenue represents a surprise of +1.09% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $889.5 million. With the consensus EPS estimate being $3.77, the EPS surprise was +13.53%.While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determi ...
Copa Holdings (CPA) Q1 Earnings and Revenues Beat Estimates
ZACKS· 2025-05-07 23:55
Copa Holdings (CPA) came out with quarterly earnings of $4.28 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.77 per share. This compares to earnings of $4.19 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of 13.53%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this holding company for Panama's national airline would post earnings of $3.84 per share when it actually produced earnings of $3.99, delivering a surprise of 3.91%.Over th ...
Copa Holdings Reports First-Quarter Financial Results
GlobeNewswire News Room· 2025-05-07 21:30
Core Viewpoint Copa Holdings reported its financial results for the first quarter of 2025, showing a slight increase in net profit and a decrease in operating margin, while maintaining a strong cash position and operational performance. Financial Performance - Net profit for 1Q25 was US$176.8 million, or US$4.28 per share, reflecting a US$0.7 million increase compared to 1Q24 [3][4] - Operating profit was US$213.8 million with an operating margin of 23.8%, down 1.0% and 0.4 percentage points respectively from 1Q24 [3][4] - Operating revenues totaled US$899.2 million, a 0.6% increase from 1Q24 [2][8] Operational Metrics - Revenue passengers carried increased by 7.4% year-over-year to 3,512,000 [2] - Revenue passenger miles (RPMs) rose by 10.1% to 6,743 million [2] - Load factor improved to 86.4%, up 0.4 percentage points from 1Q24 [2] Cost and Efficiency - Operating cost per available seat mile (CASM) decreased by 7.7% to 8.8 cents, while CASM excluding fuel fell by 4.3% to 5.8 cents [3][9] - Average price per fuel gallon dropped by 12.4% to US$2.54 [2] Cash and Debt Position - The company ended the quarter with approximately US$1.3 billion in cash and investments, representing 39% of the last twelve months' revenues [3] - Total debt, including lease liabilities, stood at US$1.9 billion, with an Adjusted Net Debt to EBITDA ratio of 0.5 times [3] Fleet and Future Plans - Copa Holdings has a consolidated fleet of 112 aircraft and has exercised options for six additional Boeing 737 MAX-8 aircraft, increasing its firm order book to 57 aircraft [3][4] - The company achieved an on-time performance of 90.8% and a flight completion factor of 99.9% [3]
Copa Holdings: This Is What A Margin Of Safety Looks Like
Seeking Alpha· 2025-04-30 08:41
Core Insights - Copa Holdings has demonstrated strong financial performance, with revenues exceeding $800 million in every quarter since Q3 2022 [1] - The company has averaged nearly $4 in earnings per share over this period, indicating consistent profitability [1] Financial Performance - Revenues have consistently surpassed $800 million quarterly, showcasing robust operational strength [1] - Earnings per share have averaged close to $4, reflecting solid earnings generation capabilities [1]
Copa Holdings (CPA) Stock Declines While Market Improves: Some Information for Investors
ZACKS· 2025-04-29 23:20
Company Performance - Copa Holdings closed at $91.45, reflecting a -0.66% change from the previous day, underperforming the S&P 500's gain of 0.58% [1] - Over the past month, shares of Copa Holdings have decreased by 0.43%, which is better than the Transportation sector's loss of 6.4% and the S&P 500's loss of 0.84% [1] Upcoming Earnings - The company is set to release its earnings report on May 7, 2025, with an expected EPS of $3.78, indicating a 9.79% decline year-over-year [2] - Revenue is projected to be $892.3 million, down 0.13% from the same quarter last year [2] Annual Forecast - Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of $15.60 per share and revenue of $3.64 billion for the year, representing increases of +7.14% and +5.63% respectively compared to the previous year [3] Analyst Estimates - Recent changes to analyst estimates for Copa Holdings reflect evolving short-term business trends, with positive revisions indicating analyst optimism regarding the company's profitability [3][4] Zacks Rank - Copa Holdings currently holds a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold), with the consensus EPS estimate remaining unchanged over the last 30 days [5] - The Zacks Rank system has shown a strong track record, with 1 ranked stocks yielding an average annual return of +25% since 1988 [5] Valuation Metrics - Copa Holdings has a Forward P/E ratio of 5.9, which is lower than the industry average of 8.79, suggesting it is trading at a discount [6] - The company has a PEG ratio of 0.81, compared to the industry average PEG ratio of 0.86 [7] Industry Context - The Transportation - Airline industry is ranked 183 in the Zacks Industry Rank, placing it in the bottom 27% of over 250 industries [8] - Research indicates that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [8]
Copa Holdings Files Annual Report Form 20-F
Globenewswire· 2025-04-29 12:55
Core Points - Copa Holdings, S.A. has filed its annual report Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission [1] - The report includes Copa's audited financial statements and is available on the company's investor relations website [1][2] - Shareholders can request a hard copy of the report free of charge [1][2] Company Overview - Copa Holdings is a leading provider of passenger and cargo services in Latin America [3] - The company operates through its subsidiaries, providing services to countries in North, Central, and South America, as well as the Caribbean [3]
Copa Holdings(CPA) - 2024 Q4 - Annual Report
2025-04-28 23:55
Table of Contents As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 28, 2025 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 20-F ____________________ o REGISTRATION STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR (g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 OR x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 OR o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF ...