Why Is Copa Holdings (CPA) Down 3% Since Last Earnings Report?

Zacks
14 Mar

It has been about a month since the last earnings report for Copa Holdings (CPA). Shares have lost about 3% in that time frame, outperforming the S&P 500.

Will the recent negative trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Copa Holdings due for a breakout? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at its most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important drivers.

How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?

It turns out, estimates review have trended downward during the past month.

The consensus estimate has shifted -8.42% due to these changes.

VGM Scores

Currently, Copa Holdings has an average Growth Score of C, however its Momentum Score is doing a bit better with a B. Charting a somewhat similar path, the stock was allocated a grade of A on the value side, putting it in the top 20% for this investment strategy.

Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of A. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.

Outlook

Estimates have been broadly trending downward for the stock, and the magnitude of these revisions indicates a downward shift. Notably, Copa Holdings has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). We expect an in-line return from the stock in the next few months.

Performance of an Industry Player

Copa Holdings belongs to the Zacks Transportation - Airline industry. Another stock from the same industry, Southwest Airlines (LUV), has gained 3.6% over the past month. More than a month has passed since the company reported results for the quarter ended December 2024.

Southwest reported revenues of $6.93 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +1.6%. EPS of $0.56 for the same period compares with $0.37 a year ago.

Southwest is expected to post a loss of $0.18 per share for the current quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +50%. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed -15%.

Southwest has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) based on the overall direction and magnitude of estimate revisions. Additionally, the stock has a VGM Score of A.

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