Wizz Air (WIZZ) Trading update summary
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Trading update summary
12 May, 2026Financial performance and outlook
Expects breakeven to slightly positive net profit for the year ended 31 March 2026, an improvement over previous guidance due to stronger revenue and effective macro hedging.
Ended the year with €2.1bn in total cash, reflecting strong liquidity.
Operational highlights and strategy
Scheduled capacity for H1 stands at 51 million seats, up 28% year-on-year, with 44% of seats already sold, 2 percentage points higher than last year.
Added capacity in existing markets and opened new bases, focusing on leisure demand.
Used promotional fares to stimulate demand and maintain load factors amid geopolitical uncertainty.
Risk management and fleet efficiency
Approximately 70% of summer fuel needs hedged at $720/tonne, mitigating fuel cost volatility.
Fleet now 75% A321neos, which consume 18% less fuel than older aircraft, providing a fuel burn advantage.
Latest events from Wizz Air
- Passenger and revenue growth drove improved liquidity, but cost and fleet risks persist.WIZZ
Q3 202621 Apr 2026 - Q1 profit fell to €1.2m as FX and wet lease costs offset revenue and EBITDA growth.WIZZ
Q1 20252 Feb 2026 - Net profit of €315.2m and strong liquidity support an unchanged full-year outlook.WIZZ
Q2 202516 Jan 2026 - Profit guidance cut as FX losses and cost headwinds offset strong revenue and demand.WIZZ
Q3 20259 Jan 2026 - Targeting rapid fleet growth and market leadership, with strong ESG and financial discipline.WIZZ
CMD Presentation18 Dec 2025 - Passenger and revenue growth offset higher costs as focus shifts to core CEE markets.WIZZ
Q1 202616 Nov 2025 - Revenue up, profit down as engine groundings drive costs; margin recovery plan underway.WIZZ
Q4 202514 Nov 2025 - Revenue up 9% YoY to €3.34bn, net profit €323.5m, and CEE market share rising.WIZZ
Q2 202613 Nov 2025