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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$4.40 - $10.80
Previous CloseN/A
Volume192.87K
Average Volume (3M)619.84K
Market Cap
$973.83M
Enterprise Value$4.08B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$758.53M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$3.82B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.26
Next Earnings
Jul 21, 2026EPS Estimate
-1.09Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.72
Shares Outstanding116,597,670
10 Day Avg. Volume668,960
30 Day Avg. Volume619,841
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 Cap4.19
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.30
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit23.22
Enterprise Value/Ebitda5.94
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$9.36Price Target Upside15.30% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering9
EPS Forecast (FY)-1.43
Revenue Forecast (FY)$3.57B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Improving Free Cash FlowVolatile earnings have been partially offset by improving free cash flow in the trailing twelve months. Durable FCF improvement increases near-term liquidity and gives management flexibility to service debt, fund operations, and invest in network or efficiency initiatives over the next 2–6 months.
Shift To International/Disciplined CapacityA strategic tilt toward international and transborder routes with disciplined domestic capacity has boosted load factors and leverages higher-yield corridors. This structural network optimization improves revenue mix resilience and utilization, supporting more stable unit revenue over the medium term.
Conservative Hedging & Risk ManagementA formal hedging policy and use of fuel/interest hedges that qualify for hedge accounting reduce earnings and cashflow volatility from fuel and rate swings. This conservative framework provides a durable buffer against input-cost shocks and supports margin stability over several quarters.
Bears Say
Very High And Rising LeverageLeverage that has risen sharply (debt-to-equity ~18.5x TTM) materially reduces financial flexibility. High net leverage increases refinancing and covenant risk, amplifies earnings volatility impact on equity, and limits room to absorb shocks in the capital-intensive airline industry over the medium term.
Material Profitability DeteriorationMargins collapsed to roughly 6% and the company moved to losses, signaling persistent cost or yield pressure. Sustained weak profitability undermines retained earnings, constrains reinvestment capacity, and makes funding fleet and route initiatives more dependent on external financing amid elevated leverage.
Stagnant Revenue TrendRevenue stagnation over multiple years limits operating leverage benefits in a high fixed-cost airline business. Without meaningful top-line growth, the carrier remains more exposed to unit-cost inflation and has less ability to restore margins or rebuild equity absent sustained demand improvements.
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 $4.40 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 $973.83M.
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 21, 2026 which is in 11 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 -1.09.
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:
$9.36 (15.30% Upside)
$9.36 (15.30% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
VLRS Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 64%
Sector Average 64%
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 ▼ 6.2%
Last 30 Days ▼ 13.7%
Last 30 Days ▼ 13.7%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
93.15%
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
$9.36
▲(15.30% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
19.56% Insiders
0.73% Mutual Funds
0.13% Other Institutional Investors
78.65% Public Companies and
Individual Investors