Air Canada Faces $375M Decline in Q3 Operating Income Due to Labor Strikes
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Sep 24 2025
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Source: SeekingAlpha
Q3 Performance Overview: Air Canada anticipates a ~2% decline in Q3 operated capacity due to over 3,200 flight cancellations, with operating income projected between $250 million and $300 million, influenced by one-time pension plan amendments and labor charges.
2025 Financial Outlook: The updated guidance for 2025 includes an adjusted EBITDA forecast of $2.9 billion to $3.1 billion, a slight increase in ASM capacity, and a negative free cash flow estimate of -$50 million to $150 million, reflecting the impact of a labor strike on operations.
Analyst Views on CA
Wall Street analysts forecast CA stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for CA is USD with a low forecast of USD and a high forecast of USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
