Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V. (VLRS) Stock Price & Analysis
Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V. (VLRS) closed at USD 5.69 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, up 0.53% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 5.66; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 5.56–5.78 on volume of 680,939 shares. Market capitalization is $654.07M, with a 52-week range of USD 5.54–10.8 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 08:39 UTC.
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Key facts (VLRS)
- Insider open-market sales, last ~7 months: 3 Form 4 filings, $1.1M; 3 not under a Rule 10b5-1 plan ($1.1M); 0 by opportunistic insiders, 0 by routine insiders (three-year test, Cohen, Malloy & Pomorski 2012).
- Analysts: Hold (mean 2.71 on a 1–5 scale) (14 analysts), mean target USD 8.81 (range 6.6–12).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -21.2% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y -70.3% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-10-26, EPS estimate USD -0.91, revenue estimate $18.1B.
Insider sales (SEC Form 4, open-market, last ~7 months) (VLRS)
0 of 3 under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan (scheduled in advance). Unplanned sales were timed by the insider.
| Trade date | Insider | Role | Shares | Value | % of holdings sold | 10b5-1 plan | Insider type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-28 | Donovan William Dean | Director | 50,000 | $384K | 1.7% | No | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023–2025) |
| 2026-05-27 | Donovan William Dean | Director | 50,000 | $377K | 1.6% | No | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023–2025) |
| 2026-05-12 | Donovan William Dean | Director | 50,000 | $367K | 1.6% | No | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023–2025) |
% of holdings sold = shares sold ÷ (shares sold + all holdings the insider reported on that Form 4, direct and through trusts).
Insider type follows Cohen, Malloy & Pomorski (Journal of Finance, 2012). An insider who traded the stock in the same calendar month in each of the past three years is a routine trader; one who traded in each of those years without such a pattern is an opportunistic trader. In their study, trades by opportunistic insiders predicted future returns and trades by routine insiders did not. Counts open-market purchases and sales only (SEC Form 4 codes P and S) by that insider in that company. Not investment advice.
Analysts (VLRS)
Consensus Hold (mean 2.71 on a 1–5 scale), 14 analysts; mean target USD 8.81 (low 6.6, high 12).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-11 | Goldman Sachs | Maintained | Neutral | $8.6 → $7.7 |
| 2026-08-05 | UBS | Target raised | Buy | $9 → $11 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (VLRS)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -21.2% | -70.3% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | -21.3% | -21.5% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 51.5% | 53.1% |
| Max drawdown | -46.8% (Feb 2026→Oct 2026) | -81.1% (Feb 2022→Apr 2025) |
VLRS suppliers, customers and competitors (named in its 20-F)
| Relationship | Company | Sentence in the filing |
|---|---|---|
| Customer | ByteDance | “on TikTok, which we primarily use for marketing, customer service and promotion.” |
| Customer | Volantio | “Volantio provides us with customer support services.” |
| Partner | Airbus | “over the next seven years, 117 from our purchase agreement with Airbus, including 15 of the next generation Airbus A320neo and 102 of” |
| Partner | Frontier Airlines | “2018, we signed a codeshare agreement with U.S. ULCC Frontier, which started operations on August 23, 2018.” |
| Partner | Airbus and International Aero Engines | “have entered into a long-term flight hour agreement with IAE and P&W for our engine overhaul services and LHT on a power-by-hour basis” |
| Partner | MRO Commercial | “due under the agreement with MROC was US$1,817 and US$979, respectively.” |
Quoted from the company's 20-F filed Apr 28, 2026.
VLRS analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $-0.91 | $-0.03 | +2542.8% | $18.07B | 5 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $-1.03 | $0.15 | -792.4% | $18.25B | 6 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $-2.77 | $-1.91 | +45.2% | $63.89B | 8 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $-0.46 | $-0.02 | +2301.8% | $68.89B | 9 |
VLRS options: expected move
Options price a move of about ±24.6% (±$1.40) by Dec 18, 2026, which includes earnings on Oct 26, 2026.
| Expiration | Days | ATM implied volatility | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2026 | 56 | 72.0% | ±24.6% |
| Mar 19, 2027 | 147 | 63.7% | ±33.0% |
30-day implied volatility 81.3% vs 29.9% realized over the last 30 trading days. Put/call ratio (volume) —. Cboe delayed quotes (15 min). Expected move = at-the-money straddle.
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 08:39 UTC)
| Price | USD 5.69 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 0.53% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 5.66 |
| Open | USD 5.54 |
| Day Range | USD 5.56 – 5.78 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 5.54 – 10.8 |
| Volume | 680,939 shares |
| Market Cap | $654.07M |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (VLRS)
Nexqual's technical model rates VLRS "SELL" based on 2 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 08:39 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 25.51 (oversold) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 6.6) |
| MACD | -0.28 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (VLRS)
Wall Street analysts rate VLRS "Hold" based on 14 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 8.81 (range USD 6.6–12), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 08:39 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Hold |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 14 |
| Mean Target | USD 8.81 |
| High Target | USD 12 |
| Low Target | USD 6.6 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 6 / 7 / 1 |
Earnings (VLRS)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-10-26 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD -0.91 |
| Revenue Estimate | $18.07B |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD -1.11 vs est -1.35 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD -0.62 vs est -0.69 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.04 vs est 0.27 ▼ miss |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.05 vs est -0.08 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 08:39 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (VLRS)
| Total Revenue | $3.30B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +23.90% |
| Gross Margin | +28.26% |
| Operating Margin | -11.50% |
| Profit Margin | -5.70% |
| ROE | -116.83% |
| Debt / Equity | 57.17 |
| Current Ratio | 0.64 |
| Total Cash | $823.94M |
| Total Debt | $3.86B |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 08:39 UTC.
Financial Health Score (VLRS)
Nexqual rates Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V.'s overall financial health "Weak" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 08:39 UTC.
| Growth | Critical — Revenue -18% YoY (annual), sharp decline |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Weak — Gross margin 28%, operating -12% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Critical — $824M cash vs $3.86B debt |
| Cash Flow | Solid — Operating cash flow $980M (TTM) |
| Efficiency | Critical — ROE -117%, ROA 0.1% |
Ownership (VLRS)
| Insider Ownership | +0.16% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +35.16% |
| Shares Outstanding | 114.95M |
| Float | 86.64M |
| Short % of Float | +1.03% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 08:39 UTC.
Leadership (VLRS)
Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V. is led by Enrique Javier Beltranena Mejicano, President, CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 08:39 UTC.
| President, CEO & Director | Enrique Javier Beltranena Mejicano |
|---|---|
| Senior VP & CFO | Jaime Esteban Pous Fernandez |
| Senior VP & COO | Jose Luis Suarez Duran |
| Senior Corporate Finance & Investor Relations Director | Renato Salomone |
| Chief Legal Officer, VP & Secretary of the Board of Directors | Jose Alejandro de Iturbide Gutierrez |
Major Backers & Investors (VLRS)
Notable institutional backers of Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V. include Indigo Partners LLC, Wellington Management, Thomist Capital Management, LP, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 08:39 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Indigo Partners LLC | 18.23% |
| Wellington Management | 3.96% |
| Thomist Capital Management, LP | 1.5% |
| Long Focus Capital Management, LLC | 1.41% |
| Teewinot Capital Advisers, L.L.C. | 1.28% |
| Morgan Stanley | 1.03% |
| Discovery Capital Management, LLC | 0.83% |
| Goldman Sachs | 0.67% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 08:39 UTC.
Peers & Related Stocks
| Symbol | Name | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| RJET | Republic Airways Holdings Inc. | USD 17.19 | ▲ 3.68% |
| JBLU | JetBlue Airways Corporation | USD 2.65 | ▼ 9.56% |
| AZUL | Azul S.A. | USD 6 | ▼ 4.15% |
| ULCC | Frontier Group Holdings, Inc. | USD 5.3 | ▲ 5.16% |
| ALGT | Allegiant Travel Company | USD 70.36 | ▲ 0.44% |
| AERO | Grupo Aeromexico, S.A.B. de C.V | USD 15.21 | ▼ 0.33% |
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