Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion SAB de CV ADR Class A (VLRS)
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VLRS Stock Chart & Stats
$8.12
$0.10(1.27%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$8.12
$0.10(1.27%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$4.15 - $10.80
Previous CloseN/A
Volume192.87K
Average Volume (3M)554.47K
Market Cap
$875.39M
Enterprise Value$3.98B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$758.53M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$3.82B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.26
Next Earnings
Jul 27, 2026EPS Estimate
-1.29Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.72
Shares Outstanding116,597,670
10 Day Avg. Volume528,091
30 Day Avg. Volume554,469
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio<0.01
Price to Book (P/B)0.39
Price to Sales (P/S)0.03
P/FCF Ratio0.14
Enterprise Value/Market Cap4.55
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.27
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit22.65
Enterprise Value/Ebitda22.69
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$9.03Price Target Upside11.19% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering8
EPS Forecast (FY)-1.44
Revenue Forecast (FY)$3.56B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Ultra-low-cost Model With Ancillary RevenueVolaris’ core ultra-low-cost model and diversified ancillary streams create durable unit-revenue levers independent of base fares. Direct digital distribution and fee-based services support margin resilience and monetization of demand, enabling steady cash conversion when traffic is stable.
Improving Operating And Free Cash FlowRecent improvement in free cash flow provides lasting operational flexibility to service obligations and fund working capital. Strong OCF versus prior years reduces short-term refinancing needs and offers a buffer against cyclical demand shocks in the capital-intensive airline industry.
Strategic Shift To Higher-yield Transborder RoutesManagement’s pivot toward international/transborder flying and disciplined domestic capacity reduces revenue volatility and targets higher-yield traffic. A sustained rebalancing of route mix can raise yields, diversify demand sources, and improve network resilience against domestic downturns.
Bears Say
Very High And Rising LeverageExtremely elevated debt-to-equity materially limits financial flexibility and increases refinancing and covenant risk. In a cyclical airline sector, high leverage amplifies exposure to fuel, demand slumps, and interest rates, reducing the company’s ability to invest or withstand prolonged downturns.
Profitability Deterioration And Compressed MarginsA sustained drop to single-digit gross margins and recurring losses weaken internal capital generation and shareholder equity. Persistently thin margins make it difficult to cover fixed costs, increase dependency on capacity tactics, and leave limited room for adverse cost shocks like fuel.
Merger Execution, Regulatory And Dilution RisksThe proposed Viva Aerobus merger is a structural change that creates integration, regulatory clearance and governance execution risk. Issuing shares that halve existing ownership raises dilution concerns and could distract management while regulatory hurdles or integration missteps impair expected synergies.
Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion SAB de CV News
VLRS FAQ
What was Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion SAB de CV ADR Class A’s price range in the past 12 months?
Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion SAB de CV ADR Class A lowest stock price was $4.15 and its highest was $10.80 in the past 12 months.
What is Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion SAB de CV ADR Class A’s market cap?
Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion SAB de CV ADR Class A’s market cap is $875.39M.
When is Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion SAB de CV ADR Class A’s upcoming earnings report date?
Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion SAB de CV ADR Class A’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 27, 2026 which is in 44 days.
How were Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion SAB de CV ADR Class A’s earnings last quarter?
Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion SAB de CV ADR Class A released its earnings results on Apr 27, 2026. The company reported -$0.62 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of -$0.595 by -$0.025.
Is Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion SAB de CV ADR Class A overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion SAB de CV ADR Class A’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion SAB de CV ADR Class A pay dividends?
Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion SAB de CV ADR Class A does not currently pay dividends.
What is Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion SAB de CV ADR Class A’s EPS estimate?
Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion SAB de CV ADR Class A’s EPS estimate is -1.29.
How many shares outstanding does Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion SAB de CV ADR Class A have?
Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion SAB de CV ADR Class A has 116,597,670 shares outstanding.
What happened to Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion SAB de CV ADR Class A’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion SAB de CV ADR Class A reported an EPS of -$0.62 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of -$0.595. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.503%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion SAB de CV ADR Class A?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in VLRS
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion SAB de CV Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$9.03 (11.19% Upside)
$9.03 (11.19% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
VLRS Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 1.0M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $1.1M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 5.3%
Last 30 Days ▼ 15.6%
Last 30 Days ▼ 15.6%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
64.16%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-50.21%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-0.58%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion SAB de CV ADR Class A
Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V., operating through its subsidiaries such as Concesionaria Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.P.I. de C.V., offers comprehensive air transportation for individuals, cargo, and postal shipments within Mexico and across international borders. This airline manages around 410 daily flights, linking 43 Mexican cities, 22 destinations in the United States, and three cities in Central America. By the close of 2020, its operational capacity was supported by a fleet of 86 aircraft. Furthermore, the company expands its services to include merchandise sales, human resources functions like recruitment and payroll, travel agency operations, and a dedicated customer loyalty program. Established in 2005, the firm's principal office is situated in Mexico City, Mexico.
Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion SAB de CV (VLRS) Earnings & Revenues
VLRS Company Deck
VLRS Earnings Call
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call presented a mixed but cautiously constructive view: Volaris delivered strong quarter-level revenue recovery, robust ancillary performance, healthy liquidity and clear 2026 guidance while outlining a concrete plan to reduce aircraft-on-ground levels and restore fleet productivity. However, full-year results show a revenue decline and a sizeable net loss driven primarily by engine-related groundings, elevated maintenance and redelivery costs, and increased near-term CapEx. Management emphasized disciplined capacity management, recovery of AOGs, and structural strengths of the ultra-low-cost model, suggesting improving fundamentals through 2026 once engine availability normalizes.View all VLRS earnings summariesVLRS Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$9.03
▲(11.19% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
19.56% Insiders
0.92% Mutual Funds
24.97% Other Institutional Investors
53.64% Public Companies and
Individual Investors