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Chorus Aviation V&VV (TSE:CHR)
TSX:CHR
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Chorus Aviation (CHR) Earnings Dates, Call Summary & Reports

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Earnings Data

Report Date
May 12, 2026
TBA (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q1)
Consensus EPS Forecast
0.47
Last Year’s EPS
0.57
Same Quarter Last Year
Based on 5 Analysts Ratings

Earnings Call Summary

Q4 2025
Earnings Call Date:Feb 12, 2026|
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
Overall the call conveyed a positive tone: material year-over-year improvement in adjusted earnings (134% increase), a meaningful dividend increase (38%), active share repurchases, strategic accretive M&A (Kadex) and multi-year cash generation guidance. These positives outweigh operational and timing headwinds such as a modest Q4 EBITDA decline (~7.6%), a small Voyageur revenue shortfall (~$5M), higher leverage versus the prior year, and some reliance on timing of asset and parts sales to smooth cash flows. Management highlighted strong liquidity, disciplined capital allocation, and a clear target leverage range (1–2x), which supports a constructive outlook despite near-term lumpiness.
Company Guidance
Chorus’s guidance and capital plan for 2026 and the next four years includes FY2026 adjusted EBITDA of $170–$185 million and free cash flow of $100–$110 million; across the next four fiscal years it anticipates $500–$550 million of combined free cash flow and net proceeds from asset sales with a flexible capital allocation envelope of $170–$220 million. The company is increasing its dividend to $0.11 per share quarterly ($0.44 annually), up 38% from $0.08/qtr ($0.32/yr), committing to up to $100 million of share purchases over four years and a NCIB to buy ~2 million shares over the next year, while targeting mid‑teen returns. Key balance‑sheet metrics and near‑term items: year‑end liquidity of $169 million, year‑end leverage 1.7x (target range 1–2x net debt/adjusted EBITDA), scheduled amortizing term‑loan paydowns of $190 million over four years, expected realized proceeds of ~US$56 million (~CA$78 million) from sale of eight Dash 8‑400s (Feb–Jul), and an acquisition of Kadex for ~US$50 million ($43M funded at close) at ~7.5x EBIT, which management expects to be immediately accretive; FX assumptions cited were ~1.35 CAD/USD for the year moving to ~1.30 thereafter.
Strong Full-Year Earnings Growth
Adjusted earnings available to common shareholders of $2.27 for 2025, up from $0.97 in 2024, representing a 134% increase year-over-year.
Quarterly EPS Improvement
Q4 adjusted earnings per common share of $0.57, up $0.23 or 68% versus Q4 2024, primarily driven by lower net interest expense.
Capital Return and Shareholder-Friendly Actions
Annual dividend increased from $0.32 to $0.44 (a 38% increase); announced quarterly dividend of $0.11 and commitment to purchase up to $100 million of shares over 4 years plus an NCIB (~2M shares).
Aggressive Share Buybacks Executed
Repurchased $85.2 million of shares in 2025 and $124 million since 2022, representing approximately 19% of outstanding shares repurchased since 2022.
M&A and Strategic Acquisitions
Agreement to acquire Kadex Aero Supply for ~ $50 million (~7.5x EBIT), $43 million funded at close; acquisition expected to be immediately accretive to earnings and free cash flow. Also completed acquisition of Elisen & Associates in 2025.
Solid Liquidity and Near-Term Cash Inflows
Year-end available liquidity of $169 million and expected realized net proceeds of ~USD 56 million (~CAD 78 million) from sales of remaining Dash 8-400s between Feb–Jul 2026.
Guidance and Multi-Year Cash Generation Outlook
2026 guidance: adjusted EBITDA of $170M–$185M and free cash flow of $100M–$110M. Management anticipates $500M–$550M in free cash flow and net proceeds on asset sales over the next four years.
Business Momentum and Operational Wins
Jazz delivered steady contracted earnings, completed a cabin refurbishment program, expanded U.S. flying from Billy Bishop, and secured a new 5-year collective agreement with maintenance employees. Voyageur and Elisen achieved defense and specialty MRO wins and pipeline expansion.

Chorus Aviation (TSE:CHR) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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TSE:CHR Earnings History

Report Date
Fiscal Quarter
Forecast / EPS
Last Year's EPS
EPS YoY Change
Press Release
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May 12, 2026
2026 (Q1)
0.47 / -
0.57
Feb 12, 2026
2025 (Q4)
0.63 / 0.57
0.3946.15% (+0.18)
Nov 06, 2025
2025 (Q3)
0.56 / 0.60
0.4242.86% (+0.18)
Aug 05, 2025
2025 (Q2)
0.59 / 0.66
0.07842.86% (+0.59)
May 06, 2025
2025 (Q1)
0.54 / 0.57
0.4235.71% (+0.15)
Feb 20, 2025
2024 (Q4)
0.50 / 0.39
0.3511.43% (+0.04)
Nov 06, 2024
2024 (Q3)
0.11 / 0.42
0.420.00% (0.00)
Aug 13, 2024
2024 (Q2)
0.33 / 0.07
0.56-87.50% (-0.49)
May 07, 2024
2024 (Q1)
0.37 / 0.42
0.77-45.45% (-0.35)
Feb 22, 2024
2023 (Q4)
0.67 / 0.35
0.77-54.55% (-0.42)
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TSE:CHR Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date
Price 1 Day Before
Price 1 Day After
Percentage Change
Feb 12, 2026
C$20.95C$21.40+2.14%
Nov 06, 2025
C$22.63C$23.13+2.23%
Aug 05, 2025
C$21.57C$21.28-1.38%
May 06, 2025
C$18.88C$18.97+0.47%
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Chorus Aviation V&VV (TSE:CHR) is schdueled to report earning on May 12, 2026, TBA (Confirmed).
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          TSE:CHR EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q1) is 0.47.