Jet2 PLC (GB:JET2)
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Rating:75Outperform
Price Target:
1,268.00 p
▲(3.51% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:12/07/25
Jet2 PLC's strong financial performance, strategic growth initiatives, and undervaluation relative to peers are significant strengths. The company's robust earnings call and proactive corporate events, such as the share buyback program, further enhance its investment appeal. However, concerns about cash flow and rising operational costs slightly temper the overall outlook.
Positive Factors
Vertical integration & package holiday mix
A dominant package-holiday mix, supplied using Jet2.com capacity, creates predictable demand and higher revenue per customer. Vertical integration strengthens yields, boosts ancillary sales and hotel partnerships, and makes revenue more resilient to pure seat-price competition over the medium term.
Negative Factors
Declining free cash flow
A near-10% fall in free cash flow and an operating cash flow to net income ratio of 0.34 signal weakening cash conversion. Persistently lower FCF limits self-funded investment, constrains discretionary capital allocation and raises reliance on liquidity buffers for growth or unexpected costs.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Vertical integration & package holiday mix
A dominant package-holiday mix, supplied using Jet2.com capacity, creates predictable demand and higher revenue per customer. Vertical integration strengthens yields, boosts ancillary sales and hotel partnerships, and makes revenue more resilient to pure seat-price competition over the medium term.
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Jet2 PLC (JET2) vs. iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWC)
Market Cap
£2.38B
Dividend Yield1.18%
Average Volume (3M)519.03K
Price to Earnings (P/E)5.8
Beta (1Y)1.11
Revenue Growth7.17%
EPS Growth-2.22%
CountryUK
Employees14,053
SectorConsumer Cyclical
Sector Strength84
IndustryTravel Services
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.30
Shares Outstanding190,915,470
10 Day Avg. Volume396,865
30 Day Avg. Volume519,032
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.53
Price to Book (P/B)1.61
Price to Sales (P/S)0.36
P/FCF Ratio3.94
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£1,497.20Price Target Upside22.22% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering6
EPS Forecast (FY)1.23
Revenue Forecast (FY)£8.12B
Jet2 PLC Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Jet2 plc, a leading UK-based leisure travel group, provides a range of holiday services through its subsidiaries. It operates regular flights for holidaymakers to desirable destinations across the Mediterranean, the Canary Islands, and various Eur...
How the Company Makes Money
Jet2 PLC generates revenue mainly from two closely linked business lines: (1) airline seat sales through Jet2.com and (2) package holiday sales through Jet2holidays. Airline revenue is earned from selling passenger tickets (seat-only fares) across...
Jet2 PLC Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Nov 19, 2025
(Q2-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Jul 08, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The earnings call presented a strong financial performance with record passenger numbers, increased profitability, and strategic growth expansions at Gatwick Airport. Despite facing challenges such as declining flight-only revenue and rising operational costs, the company's robust financial position and strategic investments in fleet renewal and customer service enhancements provide a positive outlook.Positive Updates
Record Passenger Numbers and Profitability
Passenger numbers increased by 6%, achieving record figures across all key metrics. Group profit before FX revaluations rose by 1%, and earnings per share increased by 8% following a GBP 250 million share buyback program.
Negative Updates
Flight-Only Revenue Decline
Average ticket prices for flight-only decreased by 7% to GBP 122 due to increased promotional offers in a competitive market.
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Q2-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Record Passenger Numbers and Profitability
Passenger numbers increased by 6%, achieving record figures across all key metrics. Group profit before FX revaluations rose by 1%, and earnings per share increased by 8% following a GBP 250 million share buyback program.
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Company Guidance
The call provided comprehensive guidance on Jet2's financial and operational performance, highlighting record passenger numbers, revenue, and profitability, with a 6% increase in passenger numbers and an 8% rise in earnings per share following a £250 million share buyback. The company announced an additional £100 million share buyback, emphasizing its strong balance sheet with £3.4 billion in cash. Jet2 operated 23 Airbus A321neo aircraft in summer 2025, representing 17% of its fleet, and plans to increase this to 31 aircraft by summer 2026, reaching 22% of the fleet. The company also discussed its strategic expansion at Gatwick Airport, targeting profitability by FY '29, with plans to operate six aircraft initially, and highlighted its investment in digital infrastructure and sustainability targets. The CFO noted significant growth since 2019, with operating profit up 118% to £447 million and a return on capital employed averaging 17% post-pandemic. Jet2's flexible, integrated model has adapted to consumer trends, with a 16% rise in flight-only bookings and a 4% increase in non-ticket revenue per passenger. The company remains confident in its growth prospects, supported by strategic capital allocation and a robust cash-generative business model.Jet2 PLC Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
78
Positive
Balance Sheet
72
Positive
Cash Flow
65
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 7.43B | 7.17B | 6.26B | 5.03B | 1.23B | 395.40M |
| Gross Profit | 893.30M | 898.70M | 841.20M | 707.70M | -147.90M | -264.90M |
| EBITDA | 937.90M | 933.30M | 849.20M | 579.20M | -172.00M | -165.70M |
| Net Income | 454.10M | 446.80M | 399.20M | 290.80M | -315.40M | -271.20M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 6.27B | 5.91B | 5.57B | 4.53B | 3.99B | 2.87B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 3.35B | 3.15B | 3.18B | 2.62B | 2.23B | 1.38B |
| Total Debt | 1.27B | 1.14B | 1.46B | 1.38B | 1.57B | 1.32B |
| Total Liabilities | 4.21B | 4.30B | 4.16B | 3.51B | 3.10B | 1.91B |
| Stockholders Equity | 2.06B | 1.61B | 1.41B | 1.01B | 896.60M | 964.20M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 372.00M | 659.10M | 685.50M | 755.50M | 642.60M | -872.20M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 853.40M | 1.06B | 1.09B | 952.10M | 751.00M | -834.80M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -687.00M | -613.90M | -482.30M | -675.80M | -1.29B | 41.10M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -633.80M | -696.60M | -124.60M | -370.30M | 201.00M | 797.40M |
Jet2 PLC Technical Analysis
Positive
1225.00
Price Trends
1170.58
Positive
1186.68
Positive
1279.20
Positive
Market Momentum
41.85
Negative
71.73
Negative
78.94
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For GB:JET2, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 1225 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 1210.30, above the 50-day MA of 1170.58, and below the 200-day MA of 1279.20, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 41.85 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 71.73 is Negative, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 78.94 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for GB:JET2.
Jet2 PLC Peers Comparison
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Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
75 Outperform | £2.38B | 5.79 | 24.73% | 1.18% | 7.17% | -2.22% | |
73 Outperform | £4.14B | 9.73 | 15.14% | 1.21% | 10.51% | -9.26% | |
68 Neutral | £1.72B | 13.82 | 20.47% | 3.34% | 6.79% | -20.45% | |
61 Neutral | $18.38B | 12.79 | -2.54% | 3.03% | 1.52% | -15.83% | |
58 Neutral | £3.99B | 18.87 | 6.73% | 3.80% | -0.06% | -13.45% | |
50 Neutral | £1.35B | -48.61 | -65.76% | 2.50% | 4.58% | -24.15% | |
44 Neutral | £657.70M | -4.11 | -90.46% | 4.48% | -30.52% | -2064.92% |
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Jet2 PLC Corporate Events
Regulatory Filings and Compliance
Jet2 Confirms Total Voting Rights and Share Capital Structure
Neutral
May 1, 2026
Jet2 plc has confirmed its total voting rights as at 30 April 2026, reporting 190,919,832 ordinary shares in issue, each carrying one vote, and no shares held in treasury. This disclosure provides the reference figure shareholders must use to asse...
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial Disclosures
Jet2 posts solid FY26 performance as Gatwick launch fuels growth and summer capacity expansion
Positive
Apr 29, 2026
Jet2 plc, the UK’s leading provider of package holidays and third-largest airline, continues to focus on its integrated leisure travel model built around Jet2holidays and Jet2.com, operating from 14 UK bases including the newly added London ...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Jet2 Continues £100m Buyback as It Prepares New London Gatwick Base
Positive
Apr 28, 2026
Jet2 plc, the UK leisure travel group behind Jet2holidays and Jet2.com, continues to derive the bulk of its revenue from ATOL-protected package holidays to Mediterranean, Canary Islands and European leisure destinations, with more than two-thirds ...
Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Jet2 Advances £100m Share Buyback With Latest Share Cancellations
Positive
Apr 21, 2026
Jet2 plc has continued its previously announced share buyback programme, repurchasing 254,776 ordinary shares between 14 and 20 April 2026 from Jefferies International. The company plans to cancel these shares, reducing its share count to 191,933,...
Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Jet2 Cuts Share Count with Latest Tranche of £100m Buyback
Positive
Apr 14, 2026
Jet2 plc has continued to execute its up to £100 million share buyback, repurchasing 234,580 ordinary shares between 7 and 13 April 2026 from Jefferies International Limited under shareholder authority granted in 2025. The company plans to ca...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Jet2 cancels 212,746 shares in ongoing £100m buyback
Positive
Apr 7, 2026
Jet2 plc has continued its share buyback programme, repurchasing 212,746 ordinary shares between 31 March and 2 April 2026 under a previously announced plan of up to £100 million. The company intends to cancel these shares, reducing the numbe...
Regulatory Filings and Compliance
Jet2 Confirms Share Capital and Voting Rights as of 31 March 2026
Neutral
Apr 1, 2026
Jet2 plc reported that as at 31 March 2026 it had 192,557,351 ordinary shares of 1.25p in issue, each carrying one vote, giving the company a total of 192,557,351 voting rights and confirming that no ordinary shares are held in treasury. This upda...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Jet2 Cancels 494,000 Shares After Latest Buyback Tranche
Positive
Mar 24, 2026
Jet2 plc has repurchased 494,430 ordinary shares between 17 and 23 March 2026 under its previously announced share buyback programme of up to £100 million, using Jefferies International as broker. The company plans to cancel these shares, red...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Jet2 Cancels 765,898 Shares in Ongoing £100m Buyback as New Gatwick Base Nears
Positive
Mar 17, 2026
Jet2 plc has stepped up capital returns to shareholders by repurchasing 765,898 ordinary shares between 10 and 16 March 2026 under its previously announced share buyback programme of up to £100 million. The purchases, executed via Jefferies I...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Jet2 Buys Back and Cancels 138,577 Shares Under £100m Programme
Positive
Mar 9, 2026
Jet2 plc has repurchased 138,577 ordinary shares on 6 March 2026 under its up to £100 million share buyback programme authorised by shareholders, paying a volume-weighted average price of £11.8122 per share. The company plans to cancel t...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Jet2 Continues £100m Buyback With New Share Repurchase and Cancellation
Positive
Mar 6, 2026
Jet2 plc has repurchased 130,201 ordinary shares on 5 March 2026 as part of its previously announced share buyback programme of up to £100 million. The shares were bought at prices between £11.82 and £12.13, with a volume-weighted a...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Jet2 Continues £100m Buyback With Cancellation of 115,243 Shares
Positive
Mar 5, 2026
Jet2 plc has repurchased 115,243 ordinary shares on 4 March 2026 under its previously announced share buyback programme of up to £100 million, paying a volume-weighted average price of £12.0297 per share. The company intends to cancel th...
Business Operations and StrategyRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Jet2 CFO Increases Shareholding as Airline Prepares New Gatwick Base
Positive
Mar 3, 2026
Jet2 plc, the UK leisure travel group behind Jet2holidays and Jet2.com, derives the majority of its revenue from ATOL-protected package holidays to Mediterranean, Canary Islands and European city destinations, with the balance from flight-only ser...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Jet2 Cancels Further Shares as £100m Buyback Tightens Free Float
Positive
Mar 3, 2026
Jet2 plc has repurchased 102,147 ordinary shares as part of its up to £100 million share buyback programme, paying a volume-weighted average price of £12.2496 per share and intending to cancel the shares. Following this latest transactio...
Business Operations and StrategyRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Jet2 CEO Steve Heapy Increases Stake via ShareSave Option Exercise
Positive
Mar 2, 2026
Jet2 plc disclosed that Chief Executive Officer Steve Heapy has increased his stake in the company by exercising options under the 2022 ShareSave Scheme to purchase 2,349 ordinary shares. Following this transaction, Heapy now beneficially holds 40...
Business Operations and StrategyRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Jet2 Confirms Share Capital and Voting Rights as It Expands UK Operations
Positive
Mar 2, 2026
Jet2 plc has confirmed that its total number of ordinary shares in issue stands at 195,084,878, each carrying one voting right, with no shares held in treasury. This share capital structure sets the reference point for investors assessing disclosu...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Jet2 Continues £100m Buyback With February Share Repurchase
Positive
Mar 2, 2026
Jet2 plc has continued executing its up to £100 million share buyback programme, repurchasing 72,440 ordinary shares on 27 February 2026 at a volume-weighted average price of £12.6785. The shares were acquired across multiple trading ven...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Jet2 Continues £100m Buyback With Fresh Share Repurchase and Cancellation
Positive
Feb 27, 2026
Jet2 plc has repurchased 67,299 ordinary shares as part of its up to £100 million share buyback programme, paying a volume-weighted average price of £12.7841 per share on 26 February 2026. The company plans to cancel these shares, modest...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Jet2 cancels new tranche of buyback shares as capital return continues
Positive
Feb 26, 2026
Jet2 plc has continued executing its up to £100 million share buyback programme, repurchasing 85,868 ordinary shares on 25 February 2026 at a volume-weighted average price of £12.5548, with the highest and lowest prices paid at £12....
Stock Buyback
Jet2 Continues Share Buyback With Latest £12.9-per-Share Repurchase
Positive
Feb 25, 2026
Jet2 plc has continued to execute its previously announced share buyback programme, repurchasing 61,432 ordinary shares on 24 February 2026 at prices ranging between £12.84 and £13.03, with a volume-weighted average price of £12.91....
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial Disclosures
Jet2 keeps profit on track as Gatwick launch drives above-market capacity growth
Positive
Feb 25, 2026
Jet2 plc, the UK’s leading provider of package holidays and third-largest airline, continues to expand its leisure-focused network across the Mediterranean, Canary Islands and European city destinations. Operating principally through its Jet...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Jet2 Continues £100m Buyback With Fresh Share Repurchase and Cancellation
Positive
Feb 24, 2026
Jet2 plc has repurchased 56,408 ordinary shares on 23 February 2026 under its previously announced share buyback programme of up to £100 million, paying a volume-weighted average price of £13.03 per share within a trading range of £...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Jet2 Continues £100m Buyback With Share Repurchase for Cancellation
Positive
Feb 23, 2026
Jet2 plc has repurchased 49,972 ordinary shares at a volume-weighted average price of about £13.12 per share on 20 February 2026, under its previously announced share buyback programme of up to £100 million. The shares, acquired via Jeff...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Jet2 Continues £100m Buyback With Fresh Share Repurchase and Cancellation
Positive
Feb 20, 2026
Jet2 plc has repurchased 59,839 ordinary shares on 19 February 2026 as part of its previously announced share buyback programme of up to £100 million. The shares, acquired at a volume-weighted average price of £12.97 and to be cancelled,...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Jet2 Advances £100m Buyback with Fresh Share Cancellation
Positive
Feb 19, 2026
Jet2 plc has continued executing its up to £100 million share buyback programme with the repurchase of 52,951 ordinary shares on 18 February 2026 at a volume-weighted average price of £13.0337. The company plans to cancel these shares, a...
Business Operations and StrategyRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Jet2 Director Increases Shareholding as Group Expands UK Footprint
Positive
Feb 18, 2026
Jet2 plc disclosed that Senior Independent Non-Executive Director Rachel Kentleton has increased her personal stake in the company by purchasing 1,638 ordinary shares at £13.064 each. Following this transaction, she now beneficially holds 3,4...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Jet2 Extends £100m Buyback With Fresh Share Repurchase and Cancellation
Positive
Feb 18, 2026
Jet2 plc has continued executing its previously announced share buyback programme of up to £100 million, repurchasing 54,423 ordinary shares on 17 February 2026 at prices between £12.82 and £13.05, with a volume-weighted average pri...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Jet2 Advances £100m Buyback With Fresh Share Repurchase and Cancellation
Positive
Feb 16, 2026
Jet2 plc has continued its previously announced share buyback programme, repurchasing 68,342 ordinary shares on 13 February 2026 at a volume-weighted average price of £12.5922, with prices ranging between £12.39 and £12.69. The comp...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Jet2 Continues £100m Buyback With New Share Purchase and Cancellation
Positive
Feb 13, 2026
Jet2 plc has continued executing its up to £100 million share buyback programme, repurchasing 84,793 ordinary shares on 12 February 2026 at a volume-weighted average price of £12.3554. The company plans to cancel these shares, incrementa...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Jet2 Continues £100m Buyback with February Share Repurchase
Positive
Feb 12, 2026
Jet2 plc has repurchased 89,117 ordinary shares on 11 February 2026 as part of its up to £100 million share buyback programme authorised by shareholders in 2025, paying a volume-weighted average price of £12.3532 per share. The company p...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Jet2 Continues £100m Buyback With New Share Repurchase and Cancellation
Positive
Feb 11, 2026
Jet2 plc has repurchased 83,151 ordinary shares as part of its previously announced share buyback programme of up to £100 million, authorising Jefferies International to execute the trades across multiple trading venues at a volume-weighted a...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Jet2 cancels new tranche of shares under £100m buyback programme
Positive
Feb 10, 2026
Jet2 plc has repurchased 74,408 ordinary shares at prices between £12.50 and £12.74 as part of its previously announced share buyback programme of up to £100 million. The shares, acquired on 9 February through Jefferies Internationa...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Jet2 Continues £100m Buyback with February Share Repurchase
Positive
Feb 9, 2026
Jet2 plc has repurchased 86,729 ordinary shares as part of its up to £100 million share buyback programme, authorised by shareholders and executed on 6 February 2026. The company intends to cancel these shares, a move that will marginally red...
Stock Buyback
Jet2 Advances £100m Buyback With Repurchase of 95,039 Shares
Positive
Feb 6, 2026
Jet2 plc has continued executing its up to £100 million share buyback programme with the repurchase of 95,039 ordinary shares on 5 February 2026 at a volume-weighted average price of £12.4510 per share. The shares, acquired via Jefferies...
Stock Buyback
Jet2 Cancels 79,003 Shares Under £100m Buyback Programme
Positive
Feb 5, 2026
Jet2 plc has repurchased 79,003 ordinary shares on 4 February 2026 as part of its up to £100 million share buyback programme authorised by shareholders in September 2025 and launched in November 2025. The shares, acquired at a volume-weighted...
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