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China Airlines Q2 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q2 2026 earnings summary14 Aug, 2026
Executive summary
H1 2026 revenue rose 16.1% YoY to NT$120,815,551 thousand; operating profit was NT$9,101,311 thousand and net profit NT$7,695,303 thousand.
Passenger and cargo revenue reached NT$70,244,473 thousand and NT$40,178,917 thousand, respectively, supporting revenue growth.
Auditors issued a qualified review conclusion because certain non-significant subsidiaries and equity-method investments were not reviewed; no matter otherwise indicated material misstatement.
Financial highlights
Q2 revenue was NT$63,818,520 thousand vs. NT$51,332,558 thousand YoY; operating profit was NT$2,665,275 thousand vs. NT$5,817,175 thousand, and net profit was NT$1,847,140 thousand vs. NT$4,249,714 thousand.
H1 gross profit was NT$18,843,360 thousand vs. NT$19,202,248 thousand; gross margin was 16% vs. 18%.
H1 basic EPS was NT$1.08 vs. NT$1.32; diluted EPS was NT$1.07 vs. NT$1.30.
Cash generated from operations was NT$22,204,454 thousand vs. NT$17,907,185 thousand; period-end cash and equivalents were NT$50,494,819 thousand.
Outlook and guidance
IATA projected 2.1% global RPK growth and a record 84% load factor in 2026; global passenger yield was expected to rise 7%, with ticket revenue up 9.2% YoY.
The 2026 air cargo market was forecast to grow 0.7%, with Asia-Pacific the primary driver.
Aircraft delivery plans include 787-9/787-10 deliveries in 2026–2029, A350-1000 from 2029, 777-9 from 2030 and 777-8F from 2031; Tigerair Taiwan plans A320neo deliveries from 2026–2028 and A321neo in 2032–2033.
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China Airlines Ltd. is a Taiwan-based airline providing passenger and cargo transportation services. Operating primarily out of its main hub at Taoyuan International Airport, the airline serves numerous domestic and international destinations across Asia, North America, Europe, and Oceania. China Airlines offers a range of services, including economy, premium economy, and business class options, as well as extensive air freight and cargo solutions. In addition to its core airline operations, the company provides related services such as aircraft maintenance and catering through its subsidiaries. The company is headquartered in Taoyuan City, Taiwan, and its shares are listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange.