Convergence Financial LLC bought a new stake in Copa Holdings, S.A. (NYSE:CPA – Free Report) during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor bought 3,966 shares of the transportation company’s stock, valued at approximately $478,000.
A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of the stock. US Bancorp DE increased its position in Copa by 90.2% during the 3rd quarter. US Bancorp DE now owns 253 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $30,000 after purchasing an additional 120 shares in the last quarter. Triumph Capital Management purchased a new position in Copa in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $36,000. Jones Financial Companies Lllp boosted its holdings in Copa by 100.0% in the 3rd quarter. Jones Financial Companies Lllp now owns 364 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $43,000 after acquiring an additional 182 shares during the period. Advisory Services Network LLC purchased a new position in Copa in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $50,000. Finally, Eastern Bank purchased a new position in Copa in the 4th quarter worth approximately $51,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 70.09% of the company’s stock.
Key Copa News
Here are the key news stories impacting Copa this week:
- Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan lifted its price target on Copa to $170 from $165 and maintained an overweight rating, signaling confidence in further upside.
- Positive Sentiment: Copa’s last reported quarter beat analyst expectations on both earnings and revenue, showing the company is still delivering solid operating performance.
- Neutral Sentiment: Zacks Research raised its FY2028 EPS estimate to $23.52 from $21.09, implying stronger long-term earnings potential.
- Neutral Sentiment: A separate article highlighted Copa’s dividend hike and cash strength, though it also noted ongoing pressure from oil prices and geopolitics. Article Title
- Negative Sentiment: Zacks Research cut near-term EPS estimates, including Q2 2026, Q3 2026, FY2026, FY2027, Q2 2027, Q3 2027, and Q4 2027, which points to weaker expected profitability in the coming periods.
Copa Price Performance
Copa (NYSE:CPA – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, May 13th. The transportation company reported $5.16 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $4.43 by $0.73. Copa had a return on equity of 26.01% and a net margin of 18.76%.The firm had revenue of $1.05 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.04 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $4.28 EPS. The company’s revenue was up 17.0% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, research analysts expect that Copa Holdings, S.A. will post 15.22 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Copa Dividend Announcement
The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, June 15th. Shareholders of record on Friday, May 29th will be paid a dividend of $1.71 per share. This represents a $6.84 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 5.1%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, May 29th. Copa’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 39.88%.
Analyst Ratings Changes
A number of equities analysts have weighed in on the company. Wall Street Zen upgraded Copa from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Saturday, May 16th. Morgan Stanley restated an “overweight” rating and issued a $190.00 price target on shares of Copa in a report on Monday, February 9th. The Goldman Sachs Group increased their target price on Copa from $138.00 to $156.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, May 15th. Bank of America lowered their target price on Copa from $212.00 to $171.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, March 18th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their price objective on Copa from $165.00 to $170.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have issued a Buy rating and one has given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Copa currently has an average rating of “Buy” and an average price target of $167.30.
Check Out Our Latest Stock Analysis on Copa
Copa Profile
Copa Holdings, SA (NYSE:CPA) is a Panama‐based aviation holding company that provides passenger and cargo air transportation across the Americas and the Caribbean. Through its principal subsidiary, Copa Airlines, the company operates a modern fleet of Boeing 737 aircraft, offering scheduled flights that connect passengers through its Tocumen International Airport hub in Panama City. The company also offers dedicated cargo services under the Copa Cargo brand, leveraging belly hold capacity on its passenger flights to transport freight throughout its network.
The roots of Copa Holdings trace back to 1947, when Compañía Panameña de Aviación began operations as the flag carrier of Panama.
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