A Primer on Aviation Sector Players: Research Reports on Copa Holdings, Delta Air Lines, FedEx, GOL Linhas, and LATAM Airlines Group
NEW YORK, February 13, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --
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Moments ago, Analysts Review released new research updates concerning several important developing situations including Copa Holdings (NYSE: CPA), Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL), FedEx (NYSE: FDX), GOL Linhas (NYSE: GOL), and LATAM Airlines Group (NYSE: LFL). Analysts Review provides a single unified platform for investors' to hear about what matters - proudly employing registered CFA® research staff and rigorous compliance procedures. The full research reports are being made available to the public for informational purposes only.
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CPA Research Report: ( http://get.analystsreview.com/pdf/?c=Copa%20Holdings&d=13-Feb-2015&s=CPA ),
DAL Research Report: ( http://get.analystsreview.com/pdf/?c=Delta%20Air%20Lines&d=13-Feb-2015&s=DAL ),
FDX Research Report: ( http://get.analystsreview.com/pdf/?c=FedEx&d=13-Feb-2015&s=FDX ),
GOL Research Report: ( http://get.analystsreview.com/pdf/?c=GOL%20Linhas&d=13-Feb-2015&s=GOL ),
LFL Research Report: ( http://get.analystsreview.com/pdf/?c=LATAM%20Airlines%20Group&d=13-Feb-2015&s=LFL ).
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Analyst Update: Earnings, Acquisitions, Air Traffic Results, and Outlook
Reviewed by: Rohit Tuli, CFA®
Major U.S. and European equity indices rallied to multiyear or record highs on Thursday after a cease-fire between Russian separatists and Ukrainian forces, and unexpectedly aggressive stimulus by Sweden's central bank, cheered global markets. The Nasdaq Composite surged past multiyear highs reached in December to levels last seen in March 2000, closing up 1.18% higher at 4,857.1. Dow was up 0.62% to 17,972.38, while the S&P 500 rose 0.96% to close at 2,088.48. In Europe, shares reversed early losses on a broadly positive raft of results, with 62% of companies meeting or beating earnings forecasts. Sentiments in the European markets were boosted by the Ukraine peace agreement, Swedish economic stimulus measures and hope for a Greek debt deal. The Greek stock market jumped 6.7% after the ECB approved extra emergency finance for Greek banks. In Asia, Japanese stocks rallied to their highest settlement in more than seven years as a weaker yen supported many export-related shares. Most other Asian markets too ended on a positive note.
Copa Holdings, S.A. announced its Q4 2014 and full-year 2014 financial results on February 11, 2015. Excluding special items, adjusted net income came in at $125.3 million, or EPS of $2.83 per share, beating Zacks analysts forecast of $1.96 per share. On the day following the results, share prices of the Company surged 6.36% to finish at $118.85.
Delta Air Lines released monthly operating performance update and said that consolidated passenger unit revenue (PRASM) for the month of January 2015 fell 3.5% YoY, driven by 1.5 points from the impact of lapping prior year's winter storms and 1 point of pressure from the impact of a weaker yen and euro on international results.
FedEx Corporation (FedEx) announced that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of GENCO Distribution System, Inc., one of the largest third-party logistics providers in North America. As per FedEx's January 30, 2015 press release, the acquisition, will offer customers a more comprehensive portfolio of logistics services, complementing the unmatched transportation services already provided by FedEx.
GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes S.A. (GOL Linhas), the largest low-cost airline in Latin America, reported preliminary air traffic results for December 2014. During the month, the Company said that the total airline traffic - as measured by Revenue Passenger Kilometers (RPKs) - increased 11.3% YoY to 3,804.1 mm.
LATAM Airlines Group S.A. and its subsidiaries recently reported preliminary guidance for 2015 for both passenger and cargo operations. The airline Company said that it expects to improve profitability and estimate operating margins for the full year 2015 in the range of 6% to 8%, as against the 2014 operating margin of 4%-5% (expected).
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