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China Southern Airlines Company Q3 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q3 2026 earnings summary30 Oct, 2026
Executive summary
Unaudited Q3 2026 revenue was RMB52,533 million, up 2.26% YoY; attributable net loss was RMB609 million, versus the prior-year quarter.
9M revenue rose 6.93% to RMB147,212 million, but the period ended with an attributable net loss of RMB4,305 million, versus net profit of RMB2,307 million in 9M 2025.
Financial highlights
Q3 profit before income tax was RMB158 million, down 97.13% YoY; 9M profit before income tax was a loss of RMB1,872 million, versus profit of RMB6,093 million.
9M operating loss was RMB2,275 million, versus operating profit of RMB5,509 million in 9M 2025; operating costs increased to RMB154,787 million from RMB135,113 million.
9M net loss attributable to shareholders after deducting non-recurring gains and losses was RMB5,590 million; the reported attributable net loss was RMB4,305 million.
9M basic EPS was RMB-0.24 and diluted EPS was RMB-0.25, versus RMB0.13 and RMB0.12, respectively, in 9M 2025.
Key financial ratios and metrics
Weighted average return on net assets was -1.87% for Q3, down 12.57 percentage points YoY, and -13.22% for 9M, down 19.65 percentage points.
Total assets were RMB370,549 million at 30 September 2026, up 5.93% from year-end 2025; equity attributable to shareholders was RMB29,508 million, down 17.07%.
9M operating cash flow was RMB25,063 million, down 22.61% YoY; cash and cash equivalents ended the period at RMB14,414 million.
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Latest events from China Southern Airlines Company
- Revenue up 9.72% but net loss widened; major capital raise and fleet expansion underway.1055
H1 2026 - Q1 2026 saw a return to profit on 10% revenue growth, driven by operational recovery.1055Q1 2026
- Net profit reached RMB855 million in 2025 as revenue and international business grew strongly.1055H2 2025
- Nine-month net profit surged 48.86% year-over-year, driven by robust aviation demand.1055Q3 2024
- Q3 2025 delivered higher revenue and profit, marking a strong operational turnaround.1055Q3 2025
- Revenue rose 1.77% but net loss widened to RMB1.53bn; international traffic surged.1055H1 2025
- Revenue up 18% YoY, net loss narrowed, with robust passenger and cargo growth.1055H1 2024
- Q1 2025 posted a net loss of RMB 747 million amid revenue decline and industry headwinds.1055Q1 2025
- Revenue up 8.94% and net loss narrowed, led by international and cargo growth, but yields fell.1055H2 2024
Next China Southern Airlines Company earnings date
H2 202626 Mar, 2027
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Next China Southern Airlines Company earnings date
H2 202626 Mar, 2027
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China Southern Airlines Company Limited is a provider of passenger, cargo, and mail air transportation services. The company operates an extensive network of domestic and international routes, connecting major cities across Asia, Europe, the Americas, and other regions. Its services include passenger travel, cargo logistics, and ancillary offerings such as ticketing, in-flight services, and travel packages. The airline caters to individual travelers, businesses, and freight customers. The company is headquartered in Guangzhou, China, and its shares are listed on the SSE and the HKEX.