EasyJet sticks to full-year outlook despite larger winter loss
EasyJet PLC (LSE:EZJ) reported winter losses that were larger than last year's and worse than expected, but after its strongest-ever bookings in January has stuck to its full-year outlook, saying demand for both flights and package holidays remains strong. The airline reported a headline loss before tax of £93 million for the three months to the end of December, deeper than the £61 million loss in the same period last year and the City analyst consensus of £83.6 million.
easyJet cut to sell as bank warns of another tough year for short haul
easyJet PLC (LSE:EZJ)t has been downgraded to 'sell' from 'hold' by Deutsche Bank, with the broker cautioning that the airline is heading into another year of relative underperformance amid stubbornly competitive short-haul markets. Deutsche Bank said intra-European seat capacity grew by just over 4% last summer, broadly in line with its expectations, and while growth is forecast to slow modestly in 2026, it will remain sufficient to cap pricing power.
easyJet shares offer 'growth at a reasonable price' - broker
easyJet PLC (LSE:EZJ) is pitched as an 'outperform' rated stock over at RBC Capital Markets, with analysts describing the travel operator's stock as offering "growth at a reasonable price". It comes despite a minor cut to the broker's FY26 profit forecasts.
easyJet confirms safety software patch was completed for its Airbus A320 fleet
easyJet PLC (LSE:EZJ) told investors it has completed software updates on part of its Airbus A320 fleet after a global directive issued by Airbus, on November 28. The airline said safety remained its priority and it worked with regulators and Airbus to confirm the required actions.
Easyjet profits fly higher than expected as holidays hits target early
EasyJet PLC (LSE:EZJ) beat profit expectations for the past year as a decline in revenue per kilometre flown was arrested, a trend that the budget airline expects to continue in its new financial year. The FTSE 100-listed group reported a 9% increase in headline profit before tax to £665 million for the year to 30 September 2025, with EBIT up 18% to £703 million, above the £669.37 million analyst consensus from LSEG.
easyJet Share Price: Long-Term Value Amid Short-Term Turbulence
The easyJet share price (LON:EZJ) has faced further turbulence after a solid Q3 update was overshadowed by a drop in the airline's near-term outlook. Consequently, the stock has dipped back below 500p – but there's reason to believe the shares can fly again.
Easyjet lifts profit guidance for holidays arm
EasyJet PLC (LSE:EZJ) lifted guidance for its Holidays business and said it expects "good profit growth" for the full year, after reporting a 21% increase in pre-tax profit to £286 million for its third quarter. The low-cost airline said seat capacity growth will moderate in the second half of the year, with available seat kilometres (ASK) set to rise around 9% year-on-year, easing to 7% in the second half from 12% in the first.
Are easyJet Shares Still Worth Buying After Iran Strikes?
easyJet shares (LON:EZJ) have had a turbulent past couple of weeks due to the conflict in the Middle East. Given the geopolitical instability in the region, it's worth assessing whether the stock is still worth buying.
EasyJet upgraded as strong travel demand meets profit-boosting efforts
EasyJet PLC (LSE:EZJ) has been upgraded by RBC Capital Markets as it sees the budget airline as "well positioned to exceed consensus expectations" in its 2026 financial year, supported by favourable foreign exchange and fuel trends as well as internal profit-improvement efforts. Several contributing factors are expected to boost profits, including reducing winter losses, "upgauging" to the lower unit-cost Airbus A320neo and A321neo aircraft, and growth of its Holidays business, all backed by data showing strong travel demand.
easyJet shares fall but outlook reassures as it refuels medium-term growth story
Interim results from easyJet PLC (LSE:EZJ) seemed to disappoint investors, sending the shares down 2% on Thursday, but commentary from analysts suggests confidence in the group's full-year trajectory remains intact, with multiple brokers reiterating their positive stance on the stock. Peel Hunt's Alexander Paterson described the first-half result as “broadly consistent with expectations,” noting that the reported loss before tax of £394 million matched consensus and was “a slight improvement YoY on an underlying basis” once the timing of Easter was adjusted for.
EasyJet losses increase due to later Easter and holiday investments
Budget airline easyJet PLC (LSE:EZJ) posted first-half results showing losses slightly larger than expectations but said current bookings put it on course to hit full-year market forecasts. The FTSE 100 company reported a headline loss before tax of £394 million for the six months to 31 March.
EasyJet cuts winter quarterly losses by 52%
A first-quarter trading for easyJet PLC (LSE:EZJ) showed a 7% rise in passenger numbers compared to a year ago and a fall in costs. Fuel costs per available seat kilometres (CASK) were reduced by 13% year-on-year in the three months ending 31 December 2024.
