Zacks Investment Research·Sep 15, 2026
Airline Stocks Report Robust August 2026 Traffic Numbers: An AnalysisHere, we present the traffic numbers for August 2026 for four airline companies: CPA, LTM, VLRS and RYAAY.
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q3 2026Latest Jul 21, 2026 | -$1.11-2.8% vs -$1.08 | $859M+0.5% vs $855M |
Q2 2026 Apr 27, 2026 | -$0.62-4.2% vs -$0.60 | $44M-94.3% vs $779M |
Q1 2026 Feb 24, 2026 | $0.04-84.0% vs $0.25 | $51M-0.8% vs $51M |
Q4 2025 Oct 27, 2025 | $0.05+266.7% vs -$0.03 | $784M-8.5% vs $857M |
Here, we present the traffic numbers for August 2026 for four airline companies: CPA, LTM, VLRS and RYAAY.
VLRS saw August traffic rise 15.4% year over year, while capacity grew 15.8%, pushing consolidated load factor down 0.3 points to 84.4%.
MEXICO CITY, Sept. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B.
Here, we present the traffic numbers for July 2026 for four airline companies: CPA, LTM, VLRS and RYAAY.
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Key metrics vs top competitors for Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V. (VLRS)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $6.73 | $773.4M | -0.75 | -3.32% | -3.42% | -33.09% | — | |
| $5.84 | $1.34B | -9.73 | -1.35% | -9.29% | -120.34% | — | |
| $85.46 | $4.69B | 23.41 | 7.26% | 7.16% | 12.11% | — | |
| $13.35 | $8.84B | 78.53 | 0.78% | -0.56% | — | — | |
| $110.72 | $35.94B | 10.83 | 3.52% | 5.56% | 22.5% | — | |
| $81.75 | $53.76B | 10.67 | 2.79% | 5.79% | 19.33% | — |
Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V. (VLRS) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
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Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V. (VLRS) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V. (VLRS) reported $3.29B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 6957% increase from $46.7M in 2011.
Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V. (VLRS) saw revenue decline by 3.3% over the past year.
Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V. (VLRS) reported a net loss of $187.9M for fiscal year 2025.
Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V. (VLRS) has a return on equity (ROE) of -33.1%. Negative ROE indicates the company is unprofitable.
Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V. (VLRS) generated $563.0M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.
