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10 Jul 2026, 10:48 UTC · 2h ago
Wizz Air downgraded by RBC as recovery hopes look overdone
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10 Jul 2026, 10:48 UTC · 2h ago
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RBC Capital Markets downgraded Wizz Air Holdings (WIZZ) to 'underperform' with a price target implying 20% downside. — A downgrade from a major investment bank combined with a significant implied price drop typically triggers immediate selling pressure.
-0.80Wizz Air's current year earnings were heavily inflated by €542 million in one-off income and €102 million in foreign exchange gains. — Revealing that profits are driven by non-recurring items rather than core operations suggests lower quality earnings and future disappointments.
-0.60RBC cut earnings forecasts for 2027 and 2028, citing ticket yield pressure and higher non-fuel costs that offset lower oil prices. — Lowered long-term forecasts suggest a slower recovery trajectory than the market has currently priced in.
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Forecasted operating margins for Wizz Air are expected to reach only 6%-7% by 2030, failing to return to pre-pandemic double-digit levels. — This indicates a permanent or long-term structural decline in profitability compared to the company's historical peak.
-0.40Wizz Air has a capital markets day planned for September to present its strategy for increasing profitability. — This provides a potential future catalyst for a positive reversal if management can convince investors of their growth plan.
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RBC Capital Markets downgraded the company to 'underperform' citing a slower earnings recovery and poor quality of current earnings.
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