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Cathay Pacific Airways (CPCAY)
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Cathay Pacific Airways (CPCAY) Price & Analysis

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CPCAY Stock Chart & Stats

$9.18
$0.31(3.41%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$9.18
$0.31(3.41%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Diversified Business ModelCathay benefits from multiple, complementary revenue streams — full-service long‑haul, LCC short‑haul (HK Express), cargo and loyalty/services. This structural mix smooths revenue cycles, enables route and pricing flexibility, and supports durable demand capture across segments over 2–6 months and beyond.
Strong Cash GenerationConsistent positive operating cash flow and recovering free cash flow across 2023–2025 show the company can convert profits into liquidity. Durable FCF capacity supports reinvestment, lease/service obligations and debt servicing under typical conditions, improving financial flexibility over the medium term.
Post‑pandemic Profitability RecoveryReturn to sustained profitability with mid‑single digit to double‑digit margins indicates restored demand and improved cost structure. This suggests operational resiliency and pricing power in key routes, supporting durable earnings generation assuming stable macro conditions over the next several quarters.
Bears Say
Meaningful LeverageA debt‑heavy capital structure (~1x debt/equity) constrains strategic flexibility and raises interest and refinancing risk if demand weakens. For an airline, sustained leverage limits ability to absorb cyclical shocks and increases vulnerability to higher rates or lower cash flow over a 2–6 month horizon and beyond.
Cyclicality And Margin VolatilityHistorical swings from losses to profitable years show sensitivity to travel demand, fuel and macro cycles. This structural cyclicality means earnings and margins can reverse quickly when global travel or trade softens, making mid‑term earnings less predictable despite recent recovery.
Cash Flow Volatility And Coverage WeaknessWhile recent FCF is healthy, historical negative cash flow years and low cash‑flow‑to‑debt coverage reduce the margin of safety. If demand weakens or costs spike, limited cash coverage of debt can force asset sales, capital cuts or costly financing, impacting long‑term strategic options.

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CPCAY FAQ

What was Cathay Pacific Airways’s price range in the past 12 months?
Cathay Pacific Airways lowest stock price was $6.64 and its highest was $9.43 in the past 12 months.
    What is Cathay Pacific Airways’s market cap?
    Cathay Pacific Airways’s market cap is $11.32B.
      When is Cathay Pacific Airways’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Cathay Pacific Airways’s upcoming earnings report date is Mar 17, 2027 which is in 223 days.
        How were Cathay Pacific Airways’s earnings last quarter?
        Cathay Pacific Airways released its earnings results on Aug 05, 2026. The company reported $0.634 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by N/A.
          Is Cathay Pacific Airways overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts Cathay Pacific Airways’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does Cathay Pacific Airways pay dividends?
            Cathay Pacific Airways pays a Semiannually dividend of $0.408 which represents an annual dividend yield of 5.7%. See more information on Cathay Pacific Airways dividends here
              What is Cathay Pacific Airways’s EPS estimate?
              Cathay Pacific Airways’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
              How many shares outstanding does Cathay Pacific Airways have?
              Cathay Pacific Airways has 1,216,225,600 shares outstanding.
                What happened to Cathay Pacific Airways’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                Cathay Pacific Airways reported an EPS of $0.634 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 2.767%.
                  Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Cathay Pacific Airways?
                  Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in CPCAY
                  What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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                    Cathay Pacific Airways Stock Smart Score

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                    Technicals

                    SMA
                    Positive
                    20 days / 200 days
                    Momentum
                    37.03%
                    12-Months-Change

                    Fundamentals

                    Return on Equity
                    5.70%
                    Trailing 12-Months
                    Asset Growth
                    3.18%
                    Trailing 12-Months

                    Company Description

                    Cathay Pacific Airways

                    Cathay Pacific Airways Limited, together with its subsidiaries, offers international passenger and air cargo transportation services. The company provides airline operations, including catering, cargo terminal operations, ground handling services, and commercial laundry operations, as well as scheduled services. The company operates in the Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, the Americas, the Southeast Asia and the Oceania, Europe, the South Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. As of 31st December 2025, it operates 237 aircraft and 103 new passenger and freighter aircraft. Cathay Pacific Airways Limited was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Lantau Island, Hong Kong.

                    Cathay Pacific Airways (CPCAY) Earnings & Revenues

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                    CPCAY Earnings Call

                    Q2 2026
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