Aeroméxico (NYSE: AERO) grows Q1 2026 revenue but net profit shrinks
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Grupo Aeroméxico reported solid but mixed unaudited results for the first quarter of 2026. Total revenue reached $1,341 million, up 13.3% from 1Q25, helped by strong demand, a higher load factor and a stronger Mexican peso. Premium revenue made up 42% of passenger-related revenue, slightly above last year.
Profitability remained positive but under pressure from higher fuel and peso-denominated costs. Adjusted EBITDAR was $336 million with a 25% margin, while operating income was $142 million with an 11% margin. Net income fell to $11 million, about half of 1Q25, mainly due to higher net finance costs and foreign exchange losses.
Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments totaled $1,045 million at March 31, 2026, and total liquidity including a revolving credit facility reached $1.2 billion. Adjusted net debt was $2,939 million, giving a net leverage ratio of 1.7x. The operating fleet grew to 166 aircraft, including more Boeing 787 and 737 MAX jets. For 2Q26, Aeroméxico guides to modest capacity growth, revenue around $1.47–$1.52 billion and an operating margin of 4–7%.
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Insights
Revenue and traffic improved, but higher costs and finance charges compressed bottom-line profits.
Aeroméxico grew 1Q26 revenue to $1,341 million, up 13.3% year over year, with TRASM rising 14.6% to 15.6 cents and load factor improving to 84.4%. Premium revenue mix increased to 42%, showing strong demand for higher-yield products despite slightly lower capacity.
However, total cost per ASM climbed 16.0% and CASM-ex fuel rose 17.8%, driven by a 13.1% increase in fuel cost per liter and peso appreciation affecting local expenses. Net finance cost rose to $129 million, cutting net income to $11 million, roughly half of 1Q25, even though operating income stayed at $142 million.
On the balance sheet, adjusted net debt was $2,939 million and the net leverage ratio improved slightly to 1.7x, while total liquidity reached about $1.2 billion. 2Q26 guidance calls for revenue of $1.47–$1.52 billion and an operating margin of 4–7%, implying sequential margin softness from 1Q26 but continued profitability as capacity grows modestly.