Air Canada projects 2026 profit above analyst estimates on strong international demand

Air Canada expects 2026 core profit to reach C$3.75 billion as international travel surges. Strong demand for premium seats drives this optimistic outlook.

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Air Canada has issued a forecast for its 2026 adjusted EBITDA, projecting a range between C$3.35 billion and C$3.75 billion. This guidance, announced on February 12, 2026, places the company’s core profit expectations at or above the C$3.5 billion average estimate previously set by Wall Street analysts. The update represents a significant revision to the profitability outlook for the carrier headquartered in CA CACA, reflecting a shift in expected earnings driven by evolving market conditions.
An Air Canada commercial airliner takes off from Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles, California, U.S., on November 6, 2025. REUTERS/Mike Blake
An Air Canada commercial airliner takes off from Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles, California, U.S., on November 6, 2025. REUTERS/Mike Blake
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