Copa Holdings Reports First-Quarter Financial Results

Rhea-AI Summary

Copa Holdings (NYSE: CPA) reported strong 1Q26 results, with net profit of US$212.5 million and EPS of US$5.16, a 20.5% YoY EPS increase. Operating and net margins reached 24.6% and 20.2%, respectively.

Capacity rose 14% and traffic 15%, lifting load factor to 87.2%. RASM grew 2.7%, while ex-fuel CASM fell 1.0%. The company held about US$1.5 billion in cash and investments (40% of LTM revenue) and an adjusted net debt/EBITDA ratio of 0.7x.

Copa repurchased US$45 million of shares (~1% of outstanding), declared a US$1.71 per-share dividend payable June 15, 2026, and expanded its fleet to 129 aircraft with additional Boeing 737 MAX 8 deliveries and a new order for 40 firm and 20 option 737 MAX aircraft for 2030–2034. A results call is scheduled for May 14, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. ET.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

Positive

• Q1 2026 net profit US$212.5m; EPS up 20.5% YoY
• Operating margin 24.6% and net margin 20.2%, both improved YoY
• Capacity +14% and traffic +15%, load factor up to 87.2%
• RASM increased 2.7% YoY to 11.8 cents per ASM
• Ex-fuel CASM decreased 1.0% YoY to 5.8 cents per ASM
• Cash and investments ~US$1.5b, about 40% of LTM revenue
• Adjusted net debt to EBITDA ratio at 0.7x, indicating low leverage
• US$45m share repurchase during Q1, about 1% of outstanding shares
• US$1.71 per-share dividend ratified, payable June 15, 2026
• Fleet expanded to 129 aircraft with additional Boeing 737 MAX 8 deliveries
• Order announced for 40 firm and 20 option Boeing 737 MAX aircraft for 2030–2034

Negative

• Operating CASM increased 1.6% YoY to 8.9 cents per ASM

News Market Reaction – CPA

+17.92% 2.9x vol

33 alerts

+17.92% News Effect

+12.6% Peak in 20 hr 33 min

+$846M Valuation Impact

$5.56B Market Cap

2.9x Rel. Volume

On the day this news was published, CPA gained 17.92%, reflecting a significant positive market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +12.6% during that session. Our momentum scanner triggered 33 alerts that day, indicating elevated trading interest and price volatility. This price movement added approximately $846M to the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $5.56B at that time. Trading volume was elevated at 2.9x the daily average, suggesting notable buying interest.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Key Figures

Net profit: US$212.5 million Earnings per share: US$5.16 per share Operating margin: 24.6% +5 more

8 metrics

Net profit US$212.5 million 1Q26

Earnings per share US$5.16 per share 1Q26; EPS up 20.5% year-over-year

Operating margin 24.6% 1Q26; up 0.8 percentage points vs 1Q25

Net margin 20.2% 1Q26; up 0.5 percentage points vs 1Q25

RASM 11.8 cents 1Q26; up 2.7% vs 1Q25

Ex-fuel CASM change -1.0% Ex-fuel CASM 5.8 cents in 1Q26 vs 1Q25

Cash & investments ≈US$1.5 billion End of 1Q26; 40% of last-twelve-months’ revenues

Adjusted net debt/EBITDA 0.7x End of 1Q26

Market Reality Check

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Previous Earnings Reports

5 past events · Latest: Apr 14 (Neutral)

Same Type Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Apr 14	Earnings schedule	Neutral	-0.2%	Set date and time for the 1Q26 earnings release and conference call.
Feb 11	Quarterly results	Positive	-0.1%	Reported strong 4Q25 and full-year 2025 profits, margins, cash, and dividend.
Jan 08	Earnings schedule	Neutral	+0.5%	Announced 4Q25 earnings release timing and related webcast logistics.
Nov 19	Quarterly results	Positive	-10.5%	Reported strong 3Q25 profit, higher margins, better RASM and lower CASM.
Oct 07	Earnings schedule	Neutral	+3.4%	Outlined 3Q25 earnings release date and webcast access details.

Pattern Detected

Earnings result releases have often seen negative price reactions, while scheduling announcements skew neutral-to-positive.

Recent Company History

Over the last few quarters, Copa has repeatedly highlighted strong profitability, solid margins, and a robust cash position. Prior earnings releases showed net profit growth, operating margins above 20%, and cash and investments near US$1.3–1.6 billion, alongside low adjusted net debt/EBITDA around 0.6–0.7x and recurring dividends near US$1.6–1.71 per share. Despite these metrics, share price reactions around earnings have averaged a -1.39% move, with some notably negative days after strong quarterly results. Today’s 1Q26 report extends that pattern of high profitability and disciplined balance sheet management.

Historical Comparison

-1.4% avg move · Across five recent earnings-related headlines, CPA’s average next-day move was -1.39%, suggesting in...

earnings

-1.4%

Average Historical Move earnings

Across five recent earnings-related headlines, CPA’s average next-day move was -1.39%, suggesting investors have reacted cautiously even when results and profitability metrics were strong.

Earnings updates show consistent high margins, strong net profits and sizable cash balances, with adjusted net debt/EBITDA near 0.6–0.7x and recurring dividends around US$1.6–1.71 per share, framing 1Q26 as a continuation of this profitable trend.

Market Pulse Summary

The stock surged +17.9% in the session following this news. A strong positive reaction aligns with t...

Analysis

The stock surged +17.9% in the session following this news. A strong positive reaction aligns with the company’s high profitability and balance sheet strength, including 24.6% operating margin, 20.2% net margin, and about US$1.5 billion in cash and investments. Historically, earnings headlines produced an average move of -1.39%, so a sharp gain would have contrasted with prior caution. Investors would have weighed sustained low leverage at 0.7x net debt/EBITDA, capacity growth, and share repurchases against broader airline sector risks.

Key Terms

available seat miles (ASMs), revenue passenger miles (RPMs), load factor, RASM, +4 more

8 terms

available seat miles (ASMs) financial

"Capacity, measured in available seat miles (ASMs), grew by 14.0% year over year"

Available seat miles (ASMs) measure an airline’s passenger-carrying capacity by multiplying the number of seats available on each flight by the distance those seats are flown. Investors use ASMs to gauge how much travel capacity an airline is offering—similar to counting how many bus seats are available and how far each bus goes—to compare growth, efficiency and how well an airline fills that capacity when combined with passenger demand metrics.

revenue passenger miles (RPMs) financial

"passenger traffic in RPMs increased by 15.0%"

Revenue passenger miles (RPMs) measure the total distance traveled by paying airline passengers, calculated by multiplying each passenger by the miles they fly and adding them up. Think of it like tracking the total miles driven by all paying riders in a taxi fleet. Investors watch RPMs because they show actual travel demand and help estimate future ticket revenue, capacity use, and how well an airline fills its flights.

load factor financial

"As a result, load factor increased by 0.8 percentage points to 87.2%"

Load factor is a measure of how efficiently a transportation service, such as a plane, train, or bus, fills its available seats or space over a period of time. It is calculated by dividing the actual number of passengers or usage by the total available capacity. A higher load factor indicates better utilization, which can lead to more profitable operations and is important for investors assessing the efficiency and profitability of transportation companies.

RASM financial

"Revenue per available seat mile (RASM) of 11.8 cents, an increase of 2.7%"

RASM (revenue per available seat mile) measures how much money an airline earns for each seat it can fly one mile, combining ticket sales and other onboard revenue divided by total seat-miles offered. It tells investors how effectively an airline turns its flying capacity into income—similar to checking how much a restaurant makes per available table hour—so rising RASM usually signals better pricing or demand, while falling RASM can warn of weaker revenue performance.

CASM financial

"Operating cost per available seat mile (CASM) increased 1.6% year over year to 8.9 cents"

CASM is the average operating cost to carry one available seat one mile on an airline, found by dividing total operating expenses by the number of seats flown multiplied by miles. Think of it like the cost to run one seat on a bus for one mile. Investors watch CASM because it shows how efficiently an airline controls costs and how much margin exists between ticket prices and operating expenses, affecting profitability and competitiveness.

Ex-fuel CASM financial

"CASM excluding fuel (Ex-fuel CASM) decreased 1.0% to 5.8 cents"

Ex-fuel CASM is an airline industry metric that measures the operating cost to fly one seat one mile, excluding fuel expenses. Investors use it to see how efficiently an airline runs its core operations—like comparing the cost of keeping a car running without counting gas—so changes reflect management performance, fleet efficiency, and structural cost trends independent of volatile fuel prices.

EBITDA financial

"Adjusted Net Debt to EBITDA ratio ended 1Q26 at 0.7 times"

EBITDA stands for earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. It measures a company's profitability by focusing on the money it makes from its core operations, ignoring expenses like taxes and accounting adjustments. Investors use EBITDA to compare how well different companies are performing financially, as it provides a clearer picture of operational success without the influence of financial structure or accounting choices.

operating margin financial

"Operating margin of 24.6% and net margin of 20.2%"

Operating margin shows how much profit a company makes from its core business activities after paying for costs like wages and materials. It’s useful because it tells you how efficiently a company is running—higher margins mean it keeps more money from each dollar of sales, which can indicate better management or stronger products.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

PANAMA CITY, May 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Copa Holdings¹, S.A. (NYSE: CPA), today announced financial results for the first quarter of 2026 (1Q26), reflecting continued industry-leading profitability, disciplined execution, and the resilience of its business model amid a higher jet fuel price environment. Key highlights include:

• Net profit of US$212.5 million or US$5.16 per share, a 20.5% year‑over‑year increase in earnings per share.
• Operating margin of 24.6% and net margin of 20.2%, increases of 0.8 and 0.5 percentage points, respectively, compared to 1Q25.
• Capacity, measured in available seat miles (ASMs), grew by 14.0% year over year, and passenger traffic in RPMs increased by 15.0%. As a result, load factor increased by 0.8 percentage points to 87.2%.
• Revenue per available seat mile (RASM) of 11.8 cents, an increase of 2.7% compared to 1Q25.
• Operating cost per available seat mile (CASM) increased 1.6% year over year to 8.9 cents, while CASM excluding fuel (Ex-fuel CASM) decreased 1.0% to 5.8 cents.
• The Company ended the quarter with approximately US$1.5 billion in cash, short-term and long-term investments, representing 40% of the last-twelve-months’ revenues.
• Adjusted Net Debt to EBITDA ratio ended 1Q26 at 0.7 times.
• The Company repurchased US$45 million worth of shares during the quarter under the Company’s current US$200 million repurchase authorization. This represents approximately 1% of total outstanding shares as of the end of the quarter.
• In 1Q26, the Company took delivery of 2 Boeing 737-MAX 8 aircraft to end the quarter with a total fleet of 127 aircraft.
• Copa Airlines had an on-time performance for the quarter of 91.6% and a flight completion factor of 99.7%, once again positioning itself among the very best in the industry.
  
  

Subsequent events

• On May 13, 2026, the Board of Directors of Copa Holdings ratified its second dividend payment for the year of US$1.71 per share, payable on June 15, 2026, to shareholders of record as of May 29, 2026.
• In April, at an event held in Panama, the Company publicly announced a Boeing 737 MAX aircraft order consisting of 40 firm orders and 20 purchase options. Deliveries are expected between 2030 and 2034, supporting long‑term capacity growth while preserving flexibility within the Company’s existing fleet plan.
• During the second quarter, the Company took delivery of two additional Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, increasing its total fleet to 129 aircraft.
  
  

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¹ The terms “Copa Holdings” and the “Company” refer to the consolidated entity. The financial information presented in this release, unless otherwise indicated, is presented in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). See the accompanying reconciliation of non-IFRS financial information to IFRS financial information included in the financial tables section of this earnings release. Unless otherwise stated, all comparisons with prior periods refer to the first quarter of 2025 (1Q25).

Full 1Q26 Earnings Release available for download at: 

ir.copaair.com/financial-information/quarterly-results

Conference Call and Webcast

The Company will hold its financial results conference call tomorrow at 11am ET (10am local). Details follow:

Date:	May 14, 2026
Time:	11:00 AM US ET (10:00 AM Local Time)
Join by phone:	Click here
Webcast (listen-only):	ir.copaair.com/events-and-presentations

About Copa Holdings

Copa Holdings is a leading Latin American provider of passenger and cargo services. The Company, through its operating subsidiaries, provides service to countries in North, Central, and South America and the Caribbean. For more information, visit: copaair.com.

Investor Relations
investor.relations@copaair.com

Cautionary statement regarding forward-looking statements

This release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements are based on current plans, estimates, and expectations, and are not guarantees of future performance. They are based on management’s expectations that involve several business risks and uncertainties, any of which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by the forward-looking statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement. The risks and uncertainties relating to the forward-looking statements in this release are among those disclosed in Copa Holdings’ filed disclosure documents and are, therefore, subject to change without prior notice.

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Copa Holdings, S. A. and Subsidiaries Consolidated Operating and Financial Statistics
	1Q26		1Q25		% Change		4Q25		% Change
Revenue Passengers Carried (000s)	4,096		3,512		16.6	%	3,935		4.1	%
Revenue Passengers OnBoard (000s)	6,007		5,208		15.3	%	5,834		3.0	%
RPMs (millions)	7,755		6,743		15.0	%	7,359		5.4	%
ASMs (millions)	8,892		7,801		14.0	%	8,513		4.5	%
Load Factor	87.2	%	86.4	%	0.8 p.p		86.4	%	0.8 p.p
Yield (US$ Cents)	12.9		12.7		1.6	%	12.4		4.3	%
PRASM (US$ Cents)	11.3		11.0		2.6	%	10.7		5.2	%
RASM (US$ Cents)	11.8		11.5		2.7	%	11.3		4.6	%
CASM (US$ Cents)	8.9		8.8		1.6	%	8.8		0.9	%
CASM Excl. Fuel (US$ Cents)	5.8		5.8		(1.0	)%	5.9		(2.9	)%
Fuel Gallons Consumed (millions)	102.7		91.0		12.9	%	98.6		4.1	%
Avg. Price Per Fuel Gallon (US$)	2.73		2.54		7.5	%	2.50		9.2	%
Average Length of Haul (miles)	1,893		1,920		(1.4	)%	1,870		1.2	%
Average Stage Length (miles)	1,260		1,260		—	%	1,236		1.9	%
Departures	43,033		37,829		13.8	%	41,942		2.6	%
Block Hours	138,479		121,611		13.9	%	133,488		3.7	%
Average Aircraft Utilization (hours)	12.2		12.1		1.3	%	11.9		3.1	%

Copa Holdings, S. A. and Subsidiaries Consolidated statement of profit or loss (In US$ thousands)
		Unaudited			Unaudited			%		Unaudited			%
		1Q26			1Q25			Change		4Q25			Change
Operating Revenues
Passenger revenue		1,004,173			859,025			16.9	%	913,623			9.9	%
Cargo and mail revenue		29,760			25,694			15.8	%	32,036			(7.1	%)
Other operating revenue		18,490			14,462			27.8	%	17,228			7.3	%
Total Operating Revenue		1,052,423			899,181			17.0	%	962,888			9.3	%
Operating Expenses
Fuel		282,462			232,160			21.7	%	249,177			13.4	%
Wages, salaries, benefits and other employees' expenses		137,670			117,517			17.1	%	137,906			(0.2	%)
Passenger servicing		28,135			25,024			12.4	%	27,523			2.2	%
Airport facilities and handling charges		79,184			65,657			20.6	%	68,996			14.8	%
Sales and distribution		54,812			50,261			9.1	%	55,604			(1.4	%)
Maintenance, materials and repairs		46,612			39,434			18.2	%	46,075			1.2	%
Depreciation and amortization		100,726			86,284			16.7	%	97,385			3.4	%
Flight operations		41,104			33,749			21.8	%	38,413			7.0	%
Other operating and administrative expenses		23,083			35,274			(34.6	%)	32,221			(28.4	%)
Total Operating Expense		793,787			685,360			15.8	%	753,300			5.4	%
Operating Profit/(Loss)		258,636			213,822			21.0	%	209,588			23.4	%
Operating Margin		24.6	%		23.8	%		0.8 p.p		21.8	%		2.8 p.p
Non-operating Income (Expense):
Finance cost		(25,837	)		(23,233	)		11.2	%	(27,478	)		(6.0	%)
Finance income		16,083			15,792			1.8	%	16,545			(2.8	%)
Gain (loss) on foreign currency fluctuations		1,518			1,370			10.8	%	(6,021	)		nm
Net change in fair value of derivatives		(1,066	)		(2,434	)		(56.2	%)	178			nm
Other non-operating income (expense)		(2,279	)		1,428			nm		(857	)		166.0	%
Total Non-Operating Income/(Expense)		(11,581	)		(7,077	)		63.6	%	(17,633	)		(34.3	%)
Profit before taxes		247,054			206,744			19.5	%	191,955			28.7	%
Income tax expense		(34,588	)		(29,978	)		15.4	%	(19,332	)		78.9	%
Net Profit/(Loss)		212,467			176,766			20.2	%	172,623			23.1	%
Net Margin		20.2	%		19.7	%		0.5 p.p		17.9	%		2.3 p.p
EPS
Basic Earnings Per Share (EPS)		5.16			4.28			20.5	%	4.18			23.3	%
Shares used for calculation:
Shares for calculation of Basic EPS (000s)		41,183			41,292			-0.3	%	41,248			-0.2	%

Copa Holdings, S. A. and Subsidiaries Consolidated statement of financial position (In US$ thousands)
	March 2026			December 2025
ASSETS	(Unaudited)			(Audited)
Cash and cash equivalents	374,223			382,554
Short-term investments	959,457			955,604
Total cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments	1,333,680			1,338,159
Accounts receivable, net	204,725			194,425
Accounts receivable from related parties	3,019			3,217
Expendable parts and supplies, net	152,247			148,127
Prepaid expenses	89,588			55,209
Prepaid income tax	4,836			6,172
Other current assets	29,291			32,769
	483,706			439,919
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS	1,817,386			1,778,078
Long-term investments	190,157			248,579
Long-term prepaid expenses	5,991			5,434
Property and equipment, net	4,461,063			4,120,055
Right of use assets	279,918			296,761
Intangible, net	104,477			104,071
Net defined benefit assets	3,157			3,220
Deferred tax assets	20,308			19,873
Other Non-Current Assets	12,060			6,952
TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS	5,077,131			4,804,946
TOTAL ASSETS	6,894,517			6,583,024
LIABILITIES
Loans and borrowings	218,254			172,885
Current portion of lease liability	66,901			66,132
Accounts payable	210,249			164,320
Accounts payable to related parties	1,409			1,333
Air traffic liability	750,546			737,616
Frequent flyer deferred revenue	160,478			155,584
Taxes Payable	81,360			62,931
Accrued expenses payable	39,970			66,016
Income tax payable	27,122			11,929
Other Current Liabilities	9,111			1,361
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES	1,565,401			1,440,107
Loans and borrowings long-term	1,890,520			1,807,556
Lease Liability	241,670			258,383
Deferred tax Liabilities	72,940			59,217
Other long-term liabilities	250,445			242,337
TOTAL NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES	2,455,575			2,367,494
TOTAL LIABILITIES	4,020,976			3,807,600
EQUITY
Class A - 34,257,137 issued and 29,861,335 outstanding	23,316			23,290
Class B - 10,938,125	7,466			7,466
Additional Paid-In Capital	221,661			220,190
Treasury Stock	(345,147	)		(300,143	)
Retained Earnings	2,769,716			2,168,911
Net profit	212,467			671,648
Other comprehensive loss	(15,939	)		(15,939	)
TOTAL EQUITY	2,873,541			2,775,423
TOTAL EQUITY LIABILITIES	6,894,517			6,583,024

Copa Holdings, S. A. and Subsidiaries Consolidated statement of cash flows For the three months ended (In US$ thousands)
		2026				2025
	(Unaudited)				(Unaudited)
Net cash flow from operating activities		359,710				205,477
Investing activities
Net Acquisition of Investments		54,498				(340,191	)
Net cash flow related to advance payments on aircraft purchase contracts		(245,026	)			(115,130	)
Acquisition of property and equipment		(163,486	)			(56,216	)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment		85				—
Acquisition of intangible assets		(5,559	)			(6,515	)
Cash flow used in investing activities		(359,488	)			(518,052	)
Financing activities
Proceeds from new borrowings		154,605				—
Payments on loans and borrowings		(31,543	)			(51,863	)
Payment of lease liability		(16,033	)			(14,007	)
Share repurchase		(45,004	)			(3,555	)
Dividends paid		(70,578	)			(66,493	)
Cash flow used in financing activities		(8,553	)			(135,918	)
Net (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		(8,331	)			(448,493	)
Cash and cash equivalents as of January 1		382,554				613,313
Cash and cash equivalents as ofMarch 31,	$	374,223			$	164,820
Short-term investments		959,457				751,525
Long-term investments		190,157				425,821
Total cash and cash equivalents and investments as ofMarch 31,	$	1,523,837			$	1,342,166

Copa Holdings, S. A. and Subsidiaries
Non-IFRS Financial Measures Reconciliation

This press release includes the following non-IFRS financial measures: Operating CASM Excluding Fuel and Adjusted Net Debt to EBITDA. This supplemental information is presented because we believe it is a useful indicator of our operating performance and for comparing our performance with other companies in the airline industry. These measures should not be considered in isolation and should be considered together with comparable IFRS measures, in particular operating profit and net profit. The following is a reconciliation of these non-IFRS financial measures to the comparable IFRS measures:

Reconciliation of Operating Costs per ASM
Excluding Fuel (CASM Excl. Fuel)	1Q26	1Q25	4Q25
Operating Costs per ASM as Reported (in US$ Cents)	8.9	8.8	8.8
Aircraft Fuel Cost per ASM (in US$ Cents)	3.2	3.0	2.9
Operating Costs per ASM excluding fuel (in US$ Cents)	5.8	5.8	5.9

Reconciliation of Adjusted Net Debt to EBITDA	1Q26			1Q25			4Q25
Net Debt	$	893,509		$	592,934		$	718,218
LTM Operating Profit/(Loss) (in US$ thousands)	$	863,774		$	750,788		$	818,960
LTM Depreciation and amortization (in US$ thousands)	$	379,579		$	333,628		$	365,137
LTM EBITDA (in US$ thousands)	$	1,243,353		$	1,084,417		$	1,184,096
Adjusted Net Debt to EBITDA		0.7			0.5			0.6

FAQ

What were Copa Holdings (NYSE: CPA) Q1 2026 earnings results?

Copa Holdings reported Q1 2026 net profit of US$212.5 million and EPS of US$5.16. According to Copa Holdings, this represents a 20.5% year-over-year increase in earnings per share, with operating and net margins of 24.6% and 20.2%, respectively.

How did Copa Holdings capacity and load factor change in Q1 2026?

Copa Holdings grew capacity 14% and passenger traffic 15% in Q1 2026. According to Copa Holdings, these trends increased load factor by 0.8 percentage points to 87.2%, indicating stronger utilization of its available seat miles versus the prior-year quarter.

What dividend did Copa Holdings declare for June 15, 2026?

Copa Holdings ratified a dividend of US$1.71 per share, payable June 15, 2026. According to Copa Holdings, shareholders of record on May 29, 2026, will receive this second dividend payment of the year, reflecting its ongoing capital return policy.

How much stock did Copa Holdings repurchase in Q1 2026?

Copa Holdings repurchased US$45 million of its shares during Q1 2026. According to Copa Holdings, this buyback, under its US$200 million authorization, represented approximately 1% of total outstanding shares as of quarter-end, modestly reducing share count for investors.

What is Copa Holdings cash position and leverage after Q1 2026?

Copa Holdings ended Q1 2026 with about US$1.5 billion in cash, short-term and long-term investments. According to Copa Holdings, this equals roughly 40% of last-twelve-months revenue, while its adjusted net debt to EBITDA ratio stood at 0.7 times, indicating limited leverage.

What are Copa Holdings Boeing 737 MAX fleet plans and recent deliveries?

Copa Holdings received two Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft in Q1 2026 and two more in Q2, reaching 129 aircraft. According to Copa Holdings, it also announced an order for 40 firm and 20 option 737 MAX aircraft, with deliveries expected between 2030 and 2034.

When is the Copa Holdings Q1 2026 earnings conference call and webcast?

The Copa Holdings Q1 2026 earnings conference call is scheduled for May 14, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. US Eastern Time. According to Copa Holdings, investors can join by phone or access a listen-only webcast via its investor relations events and presentations webpage.