Cebu Air Inc. (CEBUF)
OTHER OTC:CEBUF
Earnings Data
Report Date
Aug 12, 2026TBA (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q2)Consensus EPS Forecast
―Last Year’s EPS
0.24Same Quarter Last Year
Based on 0 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Q1 2026
Earnings Call Date:May 13, 2026|
% Change Since:
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
Balanced: the call reported solid operational and near-term financial strength (revenue +10% YoY, passengers +8%, EBITDA +26%, healthy liquidity and fleet modernization) and reinforced market leadership and structural advantages (high domestic exposure, neo fleet, strong cash balance). However, significant macro headwinds—sharp fuel price spikes from the Middle East conflict, peso depreciation causing PHP 1.8 billion ForEx losses, an expected loss-making Q2 and Q3, and elevated leverage metrics—create material near-term risks. Management is taking measured pricing, network, cost and hedging actions to protect margins, but the outlook remains uncertain until fuel and currency volatility abates.Company Guidance
Revenue Growth
Total revenue of PHP 33.3 billion in Q1 2026, up 10% year-on-year.
Passenger Volume and Capacity
Carried 7.5 million passengers (+8% YoY) on a 10% increase in seat capacity; system seat load factor remained strong at 83.7%.
Passenger and Ancillary Revenue Improvements
Passenger revenue rose to PHP 22.5 billion (+6% YoY). Ancillary revenue increased to PHP 9.0 billion (+19% YoY) with an ~11% improvement in ancillary yields that offset a 2% decline in average fares.
Cargo Growth
Cargo uplifted 58.3 million kilos (an increase of 6.7 million kilos, ~+13% YoY) and cargo revenue grew 8% YoY to PHP 1.8 billion, despite a 5% decline in cargo yields.
Profitability Expansion (Operating Metrics)
EBITDA increased 26% YoY to PHP 8.4 billion, expanding EBITDA margin to 25%; operating income (EBIT) rose 54% YoY to PHP 3.0 billion with an EBIT margin of 9%.
Core Pretax Profit Improvement
Pretax core income improved to PHP 1.3 billion, an almost 300% increase year-on-year.
Fleet Modernization and Scale Advantages
Total fleet of 101 aircraft; ~73%–75% of jet fleet are neo aircraft as of March 2026, delivering up to ~20% lower fuel burn and ~14% more seats per flight year-on-year across A330/A320/A321 family; seven aircraft deliveries expected in 2026 (one A320neo delivered in Q1).
Market Leadership
Domestic market share strengthened to ~57.5%–58% and international share improved to 23%, reinforcing leadership across segments.
Unit Cost Discipline and Efficiency
Cost-per-ASK ex-fuel rose marginally 2% to PHP 2.23 while total cost-per-ASK remained flat despite fleet and capacity expansion; management highlighted ongoing cost containment initiatives.
Strong Cash Generation and Liquidity
Generated PHP 11.0 billion cash inflows for the quarter; operating cash inflow PHP 7.8 billion; investing outflows PHP 5.9 billion; financing outflow PHP 0.77 billion; net cash inflow PHP 1.4 billion; ending cash balance > PHP 23 billion. Committed local bank lines ~PHP 15 billion and financing for aircraft deliveries committed.
Operational and Customer Experience Gains
On-time performance improved to 79% (from 74% YoY and 69% prior quarter); Net Promoter Score rose to +45 (from +31 YoY), a post-pandemic high.
Hedging and Risk Management Actions
Selective hedging in place: 50,000 barrels hedged for Q3 at roughly $120/barrel; coverage for >12% of Q3 fuel needs and hedged ~11% of USD disbursements over the next 3 months to narrow price/currency volatility exposure.
Long-term Investments in Talent and Capability
Launched Cebu Pacific Training Academy; revived Cadet Pilot Program; partnerships and expanded pilot training (A330 simulator) to strengthen talent pipeline and operational resilience.
CEBUF Earnings History
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CEBUF Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
May 13, 2026 | $0.01 | $0.01 | 0.00% |
Mar 23, 2026 | $0.01 | $0.01 | 0.00% |
Nov 13, 2025 | $0.01 | $0.01 | 0.00% |
Aug 06, 2025 | $1.46 | $1.46 | 0.00% |
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Cebu Air Inc. (CEBUF) is schdueled to report earning on Aug 12, 2026, TBA (Confirmed).
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