Cargojet (CJT) Investor Presentation summary
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Investor Presentation summary
23 Jul, 2025Business overview and market position
Founded in 2002, operates 41 freighter aircraft serving 16 major Canadian cities and maintains 54 international alliances, covering over 90% of the Canadian population.
Holds leading market share as the only national overnight air cargo consolidator, with high barriers to entry due to regulations, infrastructure, and customer network alignment.
Key customers include Purolator, Amazon, UPS, and DHL, all with long-term contracts and high credit ratings.
Strategic partnerships and customer network integration at Hamilton Airport drive operational stickiness and volume growth.
Management team features experienced leaders, with recent appointments to co-CEO and CFO roles.
Service types and revenue mix
Revenue is diversified: 38% from domestic overnight network, 28% from ACMI/CMI contracts, and 18% from charters, with the remainder from surcharges and other sources.
Domestic network covers 16 cities, with 75% of revenue under long-term contracts and strong e-commerce-driven growth.
ACMI services operate 17 dedicated aircraft, generating high EBITDA margins as customers bear direct flight costs.
Charter business leverages idle aircraft for ad hoc and scheduled services, including new China-Canada routes, and saw 59% YoY growth in FY2024.
Fleet and operational efficiency
Operates a scalable fleet of 41 freighters (88% owned), with ongoing expansion through B767 conversions and additional feedstock.
Modular fleet design allows for efficiency and no pilot retraining across aircraft types; net book value of fleet is ~$1.2 billion.
Maintains ~99% on-time delivery and 75% contracted volume, with average initial contract lengths of 4–10 years.
Latest events from Cargojet
- Disciplined execution and domestic growth drove Q4 EBITDA and margin gains despite headwinds.CJT
Q4 202525 Feb 2026 - Revenue up 11.5%, EBITDA rises, and new China e-commerce contracts drive growth.CJT
Q2 20241 Feb 2026 - Revenue and earnings surged in Q3, with strong margins and positive outlook despite cost risks.CJT
Q3 202416 Jan 2026 - Record Q1 revenue and EBITDA growth, but free cash flow declined on higher capex.CJT
Q1 202525 Dec 2025 - Record revenue and earnings driven by strong Q4 and robust charter and ACMI growth.CJT
Q4 202423 Dec 2025 - Renewed Amazon and DHL contracts, strong domestic and charter growth, and higher margins.CJT
Q2 202523 Nov 2025 - Domestic revenue up 6.3% YoY, free cash flow surged, net earnings fell sharply.CJT
Q3 202513 Nov 2025