Cathay Pacific Airways (CPCAY)

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Cathay Pacific Airways

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Cathay Pacific Airways (CPCAY) Price & Analysis

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CPCAY Stock Chart & Stats

$7.55

-$0.06(-1.01%)

At close: Jan 08 4:00 PM EST

$7.55

-$0.06(-1.01%)

Day’s Range― - ―

52-Week Range$6.41 - $8.99

Previous CloseN/A

Volume2.08K

Average Volume (3M)10.00

Market Cap

$9.31B

Enterprise Value$125.98B

Total Cash (Recent Filing)$12.29B

Total Debt (Recent Filing)$59.10B

Price to Earnings (P/E)2.9

Beta0.35

Next Earnings

Jun 19, 2026

EPS EstimateN/A

Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A

Dividend Yield5.05%

Share Statistics

EPS (TTM)8.30

Shares Outstanding1,216,225,600

10 Day Avg. Volume0

30 Day Avg. Volume10

Financial Highlights & Ratios

PEG Ratio0.70

Price to Book (P/B)1.34

Price to Sales (P/S)0.69

P/FCF Ratio5.08

Enterprise Value/Market Cap13.54

Enterprise Value/Revenue1.08

Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.76

Enterprise Value/Ebitda5.19

Forecast

1Y Price TargetN/A

Price Target UpsideN/A

Rating ConsensusN/A

Number of Analyst Covering0

EPS Forecast (FY)0.84

Revenue Forecast (FY)$15.97B

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Post‑pandemic Revenue & Earnings RecoveryCathay’s revenues and profitability recovered strongly from the pandemic, with rising revenue 2023–2025 and healthy net and EBIT margins in 2024–2025. This trend supports durable cash generation, restores pricing power on core routes and underpins investment capacity over the next several quarters.

Solid Operating Cash Flow And Free Cash FlowConsistent positive operating cash flow and meaningful free cash flow coverage of earnings in recent years improve financial resilience. Reliable FCF supports capital spending, maintenance of the fleet and potential shareholder distributions or debt paydown, strengthening the business over the medium term.

Improving Balance Sheet Positioning And Solid ROEWhile leverage remains material, the balance sheet is improving versus 2024 and the group has delivered strong returns on equity (~16–19%). Improving leverage plus solid ROE indicates the business can generate attractive returns, helping fund operations and gradual deleveraging over coming quarters.

Bears Say

Elevated Leverage Limits Financial FlexibilityDebt roughly matching equity and a historically debt-heavy capital structure constrain flexibility. In cyclical downturns higher leverage raises interest and refinancing risk, limits capacity for opportunistic investment and slows recovery if demand weakens, persisting as a structural vulnerability.

Cyclical, Volatile Margins And EarningsAirline margins are sensitive to demand, fuel and macro cycles; Cathay’s year-to-year margin volatility and prior multi-year losses demonstrate inherent cyclicality. This unpredictability makes sustained margin expansion uncertain and complicates long-term planning for capital allocation and debt reduction.

Cash Flow Volatility Versus Debt CoverageAlthough recent years show healthy FCF, historical negative cash flows and operating cash flow coverage well below 1x versus debt highlight a structural risk. Intermittent cash shortfalls raise refinancing and liquidity pressure, hindering consistent deleveraging and long-term investment execution.

Cathay Pacific Airways News

Cathay Pacific downgraded to Neutral from Outperform at BNP Paribas

BNP Paribas downgraded Cathay Pacific (CPCAY) to Neutral from Outperform with a HK$10.70 price target Published first on...

2M ago

AAL, DAL, UAL: Airline Stocks Sink as Oil Surges, Rising Airfares Stoke Travel Slowdown Fears

Airline shares slumped globally as oil prices topped $100 per barrel, leading to higher airfares and travel demand...

2M ago

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Cathay Pacific Airways: Balancing Recovery and Caution Amid Mixed Performance

Morgan Stanley analyst Qianlei Fan has maintained their neutral stance on CPCAF stock, giving a Hold rating on...

9M ago

Cathay Pacific Airways Reports Solid 2025 Interim Results

Cathay Pacific Airways ( ($CPCAY) ) has released its Q2 earnings. Here is a breakdown of the information...

10M ago

Cathay Pacific Airways: Hold Rating Amid Mixed Financial Performance and Trade Tensions

UOB Kay Hian analyst Roy Chen maintained a Hold rating on Cathay Pacific Airways (CPCAF – Research Report)...

1y ago

Cathay Pacific Airways Reports Strong 2024 Financial Results

Cathay Pacific Airways ( ($CPCAY) ) has released its Q4 earnings. Here is a breakdown of the information...

1y ago

Cathay Pacific downgraded to Neutral from Overweight at JPMorgan

JPMorgan downgraded Cathay Pacific (CPCAY) to Neutral from Overweight with a price target of HK$11, down from HK$12.30....

1y ago

Cathay Pacific downgraded to Reduce from Hold at HSBC

HSBC downgraded Cathay Pacific (CPCAY) to Reduce from Hold with a HK$9.20 price target Published first on TheFly...

1y ago

Cathay Pacific Airways: Balancing Positive Financial Outcomes with Growth Challenges – Hold Rating by Qianlei Fan

Analyst Qianlei Fan of Morgan Stanley maintained a Hold rating on Cathay Pacific Airways (CPCAF – Research Report),...

1y ago

Cathay Pacific Cancels Airbus A350 Flights Due to Engine Issues

Cathay Pacific Airways Limited ($HK:0293) cancelled flights from Hong Kong to several destinations to inspect engine issues on...

2y ago

Cathay Pacific inspects Airbus A350 jets after engine part failure, Reuters says

Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific Airways (CPCAY) said on Monday it had started inspecting all its Airbus (EADSY) A350...

2y ago

Hong Kong Stocks: Cathay Pacific Reports Record Profit, Triumphs Over COVID Losses

In major news on Hong Kong stocks, Cathay Pacific Airways Limited (HK:0293) emerged victorious over three years of...

2y ago

Cathay Pacific shops for new mid-sized widebody planes, Bloomberg reports

Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific Airways (CPCAY) said earlier on Thursday that it was in the midst of a...

2y ago

Cathay leaning toward Airbus for freighter deal, Reuters reports

Cathay Pacific Airways (CPCAY) is favoring placing an order for about six Airbus (EADSY) A350 freighters as the...

2y ago

CPCAY FAQ

What was Cathay Pacific Airways’s price range in the past 12 months?

Cathay Pacific Airways lowest stock price was $6.41 and its highest was $8.99 in the past 12 months.

What is Cathay Pacific Airways’s market cap?

Cathay Pacific Airways’s market cap is $9.31B.

When is Cathay Pacific Airways’s upcoming earnings report date?

Cathay Pacific Airways’s upcoming earnings report date is Jun 19, 2026 which is in 28 days.

How were Cathay Pacific Airways’s earnings last quarter?

Cathay Pacific Airways released its earnings results on Mar 11, 2026. The company reported $0.687 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by $0.687.

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 $0.107 which represents an annual dividend yield of 5.05%. 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 $0.687 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 4.34%.

Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Cathay Pacific Airways?

Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in CPCAY

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Cathay Pacific Airways Stock Smart Score

Neutral

Fundamentals

Return on Equity

19.38%

Trailing 12-Months

Asset Growth

3.18%

Trailing 12-Months

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Company Description

Cathay Pacific Airways

Cathay Pacific Airways (CPCAY) is a Hong Kong-based international airline that operates scheduled passenger and cargo services to over 190 destinations worldwide. Founded in 1946, the airline is a member of the Oneworld alliance and is known for its premium service and commitment to safety and quality. CPCAY operates a modern fleet of aircraft, offering both economy and premium travel options, and is involved in various sectors of the aviation industry, including passenger transport, cargo services, and aircraft maintenance.