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Chorus Aviation Boosts Dividend, Plans Major Buybacks After Strong 2025

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  • Chorus Aviation posted sharply higher 2025 profit and cash flow, with net income and adjusted earnings from continuing operations significantly above 2024 levels.
  • The company hiked its dividend, launched substantial share buyback plans, and agreed to acquire Kadex to bolster higher-margin aviation platforms and shareholder returns.
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Chorus Aviation Boosts Dividend, Plans Major Buybacks After Strong 2025

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Chorus Aviation ( (TSE:CHR) ) has provided an update.

Chorus Aviation reported a strong turnaround in 2025, with fourth-quarter net income from continuing operations of $16.7 million and full-year net income of $78.7 million, both showing substantial year-over-year improvements. Adjusted earnings available to common shareholders rose to $58.6 million, or $2.27 per share, while free cash flow climbed to $135.3 million despite a modest decline in adjusted EBITDA.

The company raised its quarterly dividend by 38% to $0.11 per share, signalled plans for up to $100 million in share buybacks over the next four years, and has already repurchased about 14% of its shares for $85.2 million. Chorus also agreed to acquire aircraft parts distributor Kadex Aero Supply for approximately $50 million, a move aimed at enhancing higher-margin businesses, strengthening its aviation and defence platforms, and supporting long-term cash flow growth and shareholder returns.

The most recent analyst rating on (TSE:CHR) stock is a Hold with a C$26.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Chorus Aviation stock, see the TSE:CHR Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on TSE:CHR Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, TSE:CHR is a Neutral.

Chorus Aviation’s overall stock score reflects mixed financial health and technical indicators, with positive strategic initiatives and operational performance highlighted in the earnings call. The company’s profitability and strategic actions are positive, but declining revenue growth, liquidity challenges, and bearish technical signals present risks.

To see Spark’s full report on TSE:CHR stock, click here.

More about Chorus Aviation

Chorus Aviation Inc. is a Canadian aviation company listed on the TSX that operates across aviation, aerospace and defence platforms. Its businesses generate cash flow from aviation services and related activities, and the company focuses on building higher-margin platforms while returning capital to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.

Average Trading Volume: 36,360

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: C$497.6M

See more insights into CHR stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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