Trading update
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Wizz Air (WIZZ) Trading update summary

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Trading update summary

12 May, 2026

Financial 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.

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