Quarterly ResultMay 13, 2026, 06:47 PM
Copa Holdings Q1 Net Profit $212.5M, EPS $5.16; Orders 40 Boeing MAX
AI Summary
Copa Holdings reported strong first-quarter 2026 financial results with a net profit of US$212.5 million, a 20.2% year-over-year increase, and EPS of US$5.16, up 20.5%. The company achieved an operating margin of 24.6% and a net margin of 20.2%, alongside significant capacity and traffic growth. Additionally, the Board ratified a US$1.71 per share dividend and the company announced an order for 40 firm Boeing 737 MAX aircraft with 20 options.
Key Highlights
- Net profit increased 20.2% year-over-year to US$212.5 million.
- Earnings per share (EPS) rose 20.5% year-over-year to US$5.16.
- Operating margin reached 24.6% and net margin 20.2%, both up from 1Q25.
- Capacity (ASMs) grew 14.0% and passenger traffic (RPMs) increased 15.0% YoY.
- Revenue per available seat mile (RASM) was 11.8 cents, up 2.7% from 1Q25.
- The company repurchased US$45 million worth of shares during the quarter.
- Board ratified a US$1.71 per share dividend, payable June 15, 2026.
- Copa announced an order for 40 firm Boeing 737 MAX aircraft with 20 options.