I maintain a Buy rating on LATAM Airlines, with a US$55 YE2026 price target, reflecting strong post-Chapter 11 recovery and upside potential. LTM's robust growth, cost control, and productivity improvements, alongside favorable FX trends and hedged fuel costs, support strong EBITDA and free cash flow outlook. Peer analysis shows LTM is undervalued relative to growth and debt reduction, with potential for multiple expansion as liquidity and index weights improve.
LTM's May 2025 load factor rose to 83.1% from 81.4% in the prior-year period.
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LTM rides on strong demand, rising earnings estimates and record-high customer satisfaction to outpace industry gains.
LTM stock has been doing very well in 2025 based on upgraded facilities and a variety of macroeconomic factors.
LATAM (LTM) could be a great choice for investors looking to buy stocks that have gained strong momentum recently but are still trading at reasonable prices. It is one of the several stocks that made it through our 'Fast-Paced Momentum at a Bargain' screen.
LTM's April 2025 load factor rose to 83.4% from 81.1% in the prior-year period.
Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.
LATAM Airlines emerged from Chapter 11 and gained 17%, outperforming the S&P 500's 3.2% loss, supporting my buy rating. First quarter revenues rose 2.7% to $3.4 billion, with impressive profit margins and favorable cost developments despite market challenges. LATAM raised its full-year guidance, showing confidence in operational improvements, with expected margins of 13%-15% and lower net debt.
If you are looking for stocks that have gained strong momentum recently but are still trading at reasonable prices, LATAM (LTM) could be a great choice. It is one of the several stocks that passed through our 'Fast-Paced Momentum at a Bargain' screen.
The load factor (percentage of seats filled by passengers) of LTM falls to 81.9% in March 2025 from 83.9% in the year-ago reported quarter.
LTM reports a load factor of 83.3% in February 2025.