Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion, S.A.B. de C.V. Stock Price, News & Analysis

Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE: VLRS) reported a 29% increase in total operating revenues to $731 million for 1Q 2023 compared to the same period last year. Key metrics include a 9.5% rise in total revenue per available seat mile (TRASM) to $7.71 cents, and a 17% increase in booked passengers to 8.2 million. However, net loss widened to $71 million with a loss per share of $0.06. Total operating expenses rose 27.4% to $762 million, representing 104% of total operating revenue. The average economic fuel cost increased 12% to $3.46 per gallon. Despite challenges, EBITDAR improved 27% to $123 million, reflecting strong demand and ancillary revenue growth.

Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación (Volaris) (NYSE: VLRS) reported its March 2023 traffic results, reflecting a 15.7% year-over-year increase in demand and a 12.6% increase in passenger transport to 2.8 million. Capacity rose by 17.1% with a load factor of 85.5%, down 1.0 percentage point compared to March 2022. The company experienced notable growth in international demand (+35.4%) while domestic demand rose by 8.7%. Average fuel costs per gallon were $3.45, up 11.3% year-over-year but down 7.0% from Q4 2022. CEO Enrique Beltranena highlighted strong transborder and Central American demand.

On April 3, 2023, Volaris announced the publication of a report aligned with the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), highlighting the company's commitment to managing climate-related risks and capitalizing on opportunities in a low-carbon economy. This initiative aims to enhance transparency for investors and stakeholders regarding governance, strategy, and risk management associated with climate change. Enrique Beltranena, CEO of Volaris, emphasized the importance of responsible practices in building a sustainable future. Volaris operates as an ultra-low-cost airline with over 201 routes and a modern fleet, serving customers across Mexico, the United States, and South America.

Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación (Volaris) reported strong preliminary traffic results for February 2023. Capacity increased by 20.4% year-over-year, while demand rose 21.2%, achieving a load factor of 83.2%. The airline transported 2.5 million passengers, a 17.3% increase from February 2022. Domestic demand grew by 13.7% and international demand surged by 42.4%. CEO Enrique Beltranena noted robust traffic growth, especially in international markets, and favorable jet fuel prices compared to previous guidance.

Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación (NYSE: VLRS) reported Q4 2022 financial results, achieving $820 million in operating revenues, a 22% increase year-over-year. Net income for the quarter was $28 million, marking a recovery from a $10 million loss in Q4 2021. However, EBITDAR fell by 17% to $207 million. For the full year, revenues rose 29% to $2.847 billion, but the company faced a $30 million net loss. Operating expenses surged 55% to $2.803 billion, driven primarily by a 68% increase in fuel costs. Looking ahead, Volaris anticipates 2023 revenues between $3.2 billion and $3.4 billion, with a net debt-to-EBITDAR target of ≤2.5x.