China Southern Posts Strong February Traffic and Expands Fleet, Routes

China Southern Airlines Company Limited Class H ( (HK:1055) ) has shared an announcement.

China Southern Airlines reported solid growth in February 2026 traffic, with group passenger capacity up 14.39% year on year and passenger traffic rising 13.82%, led by particularly strong gains on international and regional routes. Despite a slight dip in overall passenger load factor to 86.31%, regional and international load factors improved, indicating stronger utilization outside the domestic market.

Cargo operations also expanded, with cargo capacity increasing 13.18% and cargo and mail traffic up 12.56%, although the cargo load factor eased marginally to 47.02%. The airline continued to upgrade and optimize its fleet and network, adding one C919 aircraft, retiring three older jets, and launching new routes such as Guangzhou–Hohhot–Chifeng and Hangzhou–Ho Chi Minh City, underscoring an ongoing push to strengthen connectivity and operational efficiency.

The most recent analyst rating on (HK:1055) stock is a Hold with a HK$6.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on China Southern Airlines Company Limited Class H stock, see the HK:1055 Stock Forecast page.

More about China Southern Airlines Company Limited Class H

China Southern Airlines Company Limited is a major Chinese carrier operating a large fleet of commercial aircraft across domestic, regional, and international routes. The group provides passenger and cargo air transport services, with a growing focus on expanding its long‑haul and regional network from hubs such as Guangzhou and Hangzhou.

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Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: HK$117.7B

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