Copa Holdings, S.A. (CPA) Stock Price & Analysis
Copa Holdings, S.A. (CPA) closed at USD 134.86 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, down 0.94% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 136.14; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 132.94–136.74 on volume of 191,687 shares. Market capitalization is $5.50B, with a 52-week range of USD 107.44–160.47 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 08:37 UTC.
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Key facts (CPA)
- Analysts: Buy (mean 1.93 on a 1–5 scale) (15 analysts), mean target USD 178.47 (range 152–205).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +13.2% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +108.6% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-18, EPS estimate USD 3.76, revenue estimate $1.18B.
Analysts (CPA)
Consensus Buy (mean 1.93 on a 1–5 scale), 15 analysts; mean target USD 178.47 (low 152, high 205).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-24 | Raymond James | Target lowered | Strong Buy | $195 → $185 |
| 2026-08-11 | UBS | Target lowered | Buy | $195 → $185 |
| 2026-07-14 | Raymond James | Target raised | Strong Buy | $190 → $195 |
| 2026-06-25 | Evercore ISI Group | Target raised | Outperform | $175 → $200 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (CPA)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +13.2% | +108.6% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | +13.2% | +15.8% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 42.4% | 32.2% |
| Max drawdown | -29.2% (Feb 2026→Mar 2026) | -35.6% (Feb 2022→Jun 2022) |
CPA suppliers, customers and competitors (named in its 20-F)
| Relationship | Company | Sentence in the filing |
|---|---|---|
| Supplier | Boeing (BA) | “If any of Boeing, CFM International or General Electric are unable to perform their contractual obligations, or if we are unable to acquire or lease new aircraft or engines from aircraft or engine manufacturers or lessors on acceptable terms, we would have to find another supplier for a similar type of aircraft or engine.” |
| Customer | Meta Platforms (META) | “In recent years, we have increased our use of digital marketing, including social media via Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (X) to enhance our brand image and engage customers in a new way.” |
| Partner | United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL) | “Copa has a strategic alliance with United Airlines, or "UAL" or "United," that encompasses joint marketing strategies and code-sharing arrangements, among other things.” |
| Partner | AZUL SA (AZUL) | “In addition to codeshares provided with our Star Alliance partners, Copa also has code-sharing arrangements in place with several other carriers, including Air France, KLM, Iberia, Air Europa, Emirates, Gol, Azul and Volaris.” |
| Partner | GE Engine Services | “Regarding engine maintenance, Copa currently has two Rate per Engine Flight Hour Services Agreements and one "Time and Material" Service Agreement with GE Engine Services, LLC, ("GE") pursuant to which GE shall be the exclusive provider of maintenance, repair and overhaul services to our CFM-56 and CFM LEAP 1-B aircraft engines.” |
Quoted from the company's 20-F filed Feb 26, 2026.
CPA analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $3.76 | $5.05 | -25.5% | $1.18B | 5 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $3.38 | $5.54 | -39.0% | $1.20B | 5 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $14.86 | $16.85 | -11.8% | $4.43B | 9 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $18.85 | $19.89 | -5.2% | $4.80B | 9 |
CPA options: expected move
Options price a move of about ±10.2% (±$13.70) by Nov 20, 2026, which includes earnings on Nov 18, 2026.
| Expiration | Days | ATM implied volatility | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2026 | 28 | 45.1% | ±10.2% |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 56 | 36.5% | ±11.6% |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 84 | 34.9% | ±13.4% |
| Feb 19, 2027 | 119 | 36.6% | ±16.6% |
| May 21, 2027 | 210 | 36.1% | ±21.6% |
30-day implied volatility 40.9% vs 30.3% realized over the last 30 trading days. Put/call ratio (volume) 3.63. Cboe delayed quotes (15 min). Expected move = at-the-money straddle.
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 08:37 UTC)
| Price | USD 134.86 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 0.94% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 136.14 |
| Open | USD 133.48 |
| Day Range | USD 132.94 – 136.74 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 107.44 – 160.47 |
| Volume | 191,687 shares |
| Market Cap | $5.50B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (CPA)
Nexqual's technical model rates CPA "STRONG BUY" based on 5 bullish and 0 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 08:37 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 52.34 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 131.93) |
| MACD | 0.55 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (CPA)
Wall Street analysts rate CPA "Buy" based on 15 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 178.47 (range USD 152–205), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 08:37 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 15 |
| Mean Target | USD 178.47 |
| High Target | USD 205 |
| Low Target | USD 152 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 13 / 2 / 0 |
Earnings (CPA)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-18 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 3.76 |
| Revenue Estimate | $1.18B |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 1.67 vs est 1.86 ▼ miss |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 5.16 vs est 4.42 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 4.18 vs est 4.43 ▼ miss |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 4.2 vs est 4 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 08:37 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (CPA)
| Total Revenue | $3.99B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +25.70% |
| Gross Margin | +37.66% |
| Operating Margin | +8.65% |
| Profit Margin | +15.71% |
| ROE | +23.07% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.89 |
| Current Ratio | 1.06 |
| Total Cash | $1.26B |
| Total Debt | $2.56B |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 08:37 UTC.
Financial Health Score (CPA)
Nexqual rates Copa Holdings, S.A.'s overall financial health "Solid" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 08:37 UTC.
| Growth | Solid — Revenue +5% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Solid — Gross margin 38%, operating 9% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — $1.26B cash vs $2.56B debt |
| Cash Flow | Solid — Operating cash flow $1.28B (TTM) |
| Efficiency | Strong — ROE 23%, ROA 7.3% |
Ownership (CPA)
| Insider Ownership | +0.40% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +92.96% |
| Shares Outstanding | 29.88M |
| Float | 28.25M |
| Short % of Float | +5.24% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 08:37 UTC.
Leadership (CPA)
Copa Holdings, S.A. is led by Pedro Heilbron, CEO & Executive Chairman, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 08:37 UTC.
| CEO & Executive Chairman | Pedro Heilbron |
|---|---|
| Chief Financial Officer | Peter Donkersloot Ponce |
| Senior Vice-President of Operations | Daniel Paul Gunn |
| Vice-President of Technology | Julio Toro |
| Vice-President of Human Resources | Karen Barahona |
Major Backers & Investors (CPA)
Notable institutional backers of Copa Holdings, S.A. include Capital Group, Baillie Gifford, New World Fund Inc, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 08:37 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Capital Group | 12.91% |
| Baillie Gifford | 8.13% |
| New World Fund Inc | 6.03% |
| JPMorgan | 5.1% |
| Sprucegrove Investment Management Ltd | 4.81% |
| FMR, LLC | 4.05% |
| SmallCap World Fund Inc | 3.57% |
| Renaissance Technologies | 2.56% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 4.81% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 08:37 UTC.
Peers & Related Stocks
| Symbol | Name | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAL | American Airlines Group, Inc. | USD 12.6 | ▲ 2.94% |
| ALK | Alaska Air Group, Inc. | USD 35.38 | ▲ 5.49% |
| SKYW | SkyWest, Inc. | USD 95.73 | ▲ 1.57% |
| AERO | Grupo Aeromexico, S.A.B. de C.V | USD 15.21 | ▼ 0.33% |
| LTM | LATAM Airlines Group S.A. | USD 47.22 | ▼ 1.81% |
| ALGT | Allegiant Travel Company | USD 70.36 | ▲ 0.44% |
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