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Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Cash GenerationCathay generated substantial operating (~25.8B) and free cash flow (~15.9B) in 2025, showing durable cash conversion ability. Strong cash generation supports fleet reinvestment, working capital needs, and gives the company flexibility to reduce debt or fund strategic initiatives through industry cycles.
Profitability MarginsSustained 2025 net (~9%) and EBIT (~12%) margins are robust for a full-service carrier, reflecting effective cost management and pricing power as demand recovers. These margins support healthy returns and provide a buffer to fund operations and strategic priorities in the medium term.
Diversified Network & CargoCathay's Hong Kong hub, combined passenger, dedicated cargo and logistics services, creates diversified revenue streams. Cargo and ancillary logistics reduce reliance on cyclic leisure travel, smoothing revenues across trade cycles and strengthening its international network positioning.
Bears Say
Elevated LeverageDebt roughly matching equity (debt-to-equity ~1.0) leaves leverage elevated for a cyclical airline. This reduces financial flexibility, increases interest expense sensitivity, and constrains the company’s ability to absorb demand shocks or invest without raising external capital.
Margin VolatilityA steep decline in gross margin (from ~31% to ~18%) highlights pronounced margin volatility. Such swings, driven by fuel, capacity and demand dynamics, make earnings less predictable and complicate long‑term planning and capital allocation in a structurally cyclical industry.
Weaker Cash ConversionFree cash flow covering only ~62% of net income indicates weaker cash conversion; working capital, capex or other cash uses are absorbing profits. This constrains capacity to deleverage, fund strategic projects, or return capital without drawing on liquidity or issuing debt in tougher periods.
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CTY FAQ
What was Cathay Pacific Airways Limited’s price range in the past 12 months?
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What is Cathay Pacific Airways Limited’s market cap?
Cathay Pacific Airways Limited’s market cap is CHF9.24B.
When is Cathay Pacific Airways Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
Cathay Pacific Airways Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Mar 17, 2027 which is in 199 days.
How were Cathay Pacific Airways Limited’s earnings last quarter?
Cathay Pacific Airways Limited released its earnings results on Aug 05, 2026. The company reported CHF0.103 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by N/A.
Is Cathay Pacific Airways Limited overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Cathay Pacific Airways Limited’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Cathay Pacific Airways Limited pay dividends?
Cathay Pacific Airways Limited does not currently pay dividends.
What is Cathay Pacific Airways Limited’s EPS estimate?
Cathay Pacific Airways Limited’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Cathay Pacific Airways Limited have?
Cathay Pacific Airways Limited has 6,081,128,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Cathay Pacific Airways Limited’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Cathay Pacific Airways Limited reported an EPS of CHF0.103 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went same N/A.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Cathay Pacific Airways Limited?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in CH:CTY
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Cathay Pacific Airways Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
CHF1.76 (― Upside)
CHF1.76 (― Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bearish
CH:CTY Sentiment 100%
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Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
7.01%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
5.81%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
3.18%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Cathay Pacific Airways Limited
Cathay Pacific Airways Limited, together with its subsidiaries, offers international passenger and air cargo transportation services. The company provides airline operations, including catering, cargo terminal operations, ground handling services, and commercial laundry operations, as well as scheduled services. The company operates in the Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, the Americas, the Southeast Asia and the Oceania, Europe, the South Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. As of 31st December 2025, it operates 237 aircraft and 103 new passenger and freighter aircraft. Cathay Pacific Airways Limited was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Lantau Island, Hong Kong.
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CTY Earnings Call
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