Air Canada Swings to C$324M Q4 Profit, Analysts Forecast $5.55B Revenue
Air Canada swung from a C$254 million loss to a C$324 million profit in Q4 and posted higher fourth-quarter sales. The company will publish detailed December-ending results on February 13, with analysts projecting $0.20 EPS and approximately $5.55 billion in revenue.
1. Q4 Financial Turnaround
In the fourth quarter, Air Canada swung to a net income of C$324 million, reversing a C$254 million loss from the prior-year period, while recording higher overall sales compared with the same quarter in 2024.
2. Analyst Estimates for Q4 Report
The company is set to release its full December-ending results on February 13, with consensus forecasts calling for $0.20 earnings per share on roughly $5.55 billion in revenue for the quarter.
3. Balance Sheet and Leverage Concerns
Despite the profitability improvement, Air Canada’s balance sheet reflects a negative price-to-earnings ratio of -19.80 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 5.40, underscoring significant leverage and potential liquidity pressures ahead.