Copa Holdings Capacity Up 10% in November, Passenger Traffic Rises 10.2%
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Dec 16 2025
0mins
For November, Copa Holdings' capacity increased by 10%, while system-wide passenger traffic increased by 10.2% compared to 2024. As a result, the system load factor for the month was 86.2%, 0.1 percentage points higher than in November 2024.
Discover Tomorrow's Bullish Stocks Today
Receive free daily stock recommendations and professional analysis to optimize your portfolio's potential.
Sign up now to unlock expert insights and stay one step ahead of the market trends.
Analyst Views on CPA
Wall Street analysts forecast CPA stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for CPA is 157.00 USD with a low forecast of 141.00 USD and a high forecast of 170.00 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.
6 Analyst Rating
6 Buy
0 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 135.900
Low
141.00
Averages
157.00
High
170.00
Current: 135.900
Low
141.00
Averages
157.00
High
170.00
About CPA
Copa Holdings, S.A. is a provider of airline passenger and cargo service through its principal operating subsidiaries, Compania Panamena de Aviacion, S. A. (Copa Airlines) and AeroRepublica, S. A. (Copa Colombia). The Company operates through air transportation segment. Copa Airlines operates from its position located in the Republic of Panama. Copa Airlines provides international air transportation for passengers, cargo and mail, operating from its Panama City hub in the Republic of Panama. Copa Colombia provides service within Colombia and international flights from various cities in Colombia to Panama, Venezuela, Ecuador, Mexico, Cuba, Guatemala and Costa Rica. Copa Colombia provides domestic and international air transportation for passengers, cargo and mail with a point-to-point route network. Its subsidiary, Oval Financial Leasing, Ltd., controls the special purpose entities that have a beneficial interest in the majority of its fleet.
About the author
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.
Copa Holdings (CPA) Reports 10.9% Increase in December Passenger Traffic
- Passenger Traffic Growth: Copa Holdings reported a 10.9% year-over-year increase in system-wide passenger traffic, measured in revenue passenger miles (RPMs), for December 2025, indicating the company's ability to expand amid strong market demand.
- Capacity Increase: Available seat miles (ASMs) rose by 10.0% during the same month, demonstrating effective strategies in enhancing flight capacity to meet the growing passenger demand.
- Load Factor Improvement: The load factor improved to 86.0% in December from 85.3% in December 2024, reflecting Copa's success in optimizing flight schedules and enhancing passenger experience.
- Narrowed Operating Margin Guidance: Copa Holdings narrowed its 2025 operating margin guidance to 22-23%, indicating that the company can maintain robust profitability while expanding its fleet, showcasing strategic flexibility in a competitive airline market.
Continue Reading
SEI Investments Co. Transformation Gains Analyst Support with $107 Price Target
- Transformational Innovation: SEI Investments Co. (market cap $10 billion) is modernizing traditional wealth management through its SEI Wealth Platform, which analysts believe will enhance its market share and drive future growth.
- Analyst Rating Upgrades: In December, Piper Sandler and Keefe, Bruyette & Woods upgraded SEIC from Neutral to Outperform, while Morgan Stanley raised its price target to $117, with an average target of $107 from three firms, indicating nearly 23% upside from current levels.
- Price Breakout: SEIC's stock has surged past both the 50-day and 200-day simple moving averages, with a bullish crossover in the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) indicator, signaling strong market momentum and boosting investor confidence.
- Optimistic Market Outlook: Analysts' strong bullish sentiment towards SEI Investments reflects its potential in the wealth-tech sector, with expectations of significant growth by 2026, attracting increased investor interest.
Continue Reading