Wall Street Zen Downgrades Copa (NYSE:CPA) to Hold

Copa (NYSE:CPA) was downgraded by stock analysts at Wall Street Zen from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note issued to investors on Saturday.

Several other research analysts have also issued reports on CPA. JPMorgan Chase & Co. cut their price target on Copa from $170.00 to $165.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday. Morgan Stanley reaffirmed an “overweight” rating and set a $190.00 target price on shares of Copa in a research report on Monday, February 9th. Barclays increased their target price on Copa from $150.00 to $185.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, February 13th. Evercore reissued an “outperform” rating and issued a $185.00 price target on shares of Copa in a research report on Friday, February 13th. Finally, Itau BBA Securities started coverage on shares of Copa in a research note on Sunday, November 30th. They set a “market perform” rating for the company. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seven have issued a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $167.13.

Copa Trading Down 1.8%

CPA opened at $110.46 on Friday. The company has a fifty day moving average price of $136.23 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $126.43. Copa has a 1-year low of $82.54 and a 1-year high of $156.41. The company has a market cap of $4.55 billion, a P/E ratio of 6.79, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.74 and a beta of 0.89. The company has a current ratio of 1.31, a quick ratio of 1.20 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.65.

Copa (NYSE:CPA) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, February 11th. The transportation company reported $4.18 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $4.44 by ($0.26). The firm had revenue of $962.89 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $959.22 million. Copa had a net margin of 18.57% and a return on equity of 25.62%. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 9.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $3.99 earnings per share. Analysts predict that Copa will post 15.48 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Copa

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Hilton Head Capital Partners LLC purchased a new stake in Copa during the fourth quarter worth about $27,000. Empowered Funds LLC purchased a new position in Copa in the fourth quarter valued at about $29,000. CWM LLC boosted its stake in Copa by 408.2% in the third quarter. CWM LLC now owns 249 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $30,000 after acquiring an additional 200 shares during the last quarter. US Bancorp DE grew its position in shares of Copa by 90.2% during the 3rd quarter. US Bancorp DE now owns 253 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $30,000 after acquiring an additional 120 shares during the period. Finally, Farther Finance Advisors LLC grew its position in shares of Copa by 271.4% during the 3rd quarter. Farther Finance Advisors LLC now owns 260 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $31,000 after acquiring an additional 190 shares during the period. 70.09% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Trending Headlines about Copa

Here are the key news stories impacting Copa this week:

• Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan keeps an overweight rating and set a $165 price target (lowered from $170), implying significant upside vs. the current price — this supports a potential rebound if execution improves. Copa Given New $165 Price Target at JPMorgan
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks argues the recent pullback may be a buy‑the‑dip opportunity: technical oversold conditions plus upward revisions to earnings estimates could prompt a reversal. Down 25.3% in 4 Weeks — Why Buy the Dip
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks highlights Copa as a strong growth name based on style scores and rising earnings estimates, offering a longer‑term constructive thesis despite short‑term volatility. Here’s Why Copa Is a Strong Growth Stock
• Positive Sentiment: Coverage note: Benzinga reports JPMorgan’s adjusted target but keeps the overweight stance — underscores that some institutions still see notable upside. Benzinga Coverage
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks examines how to play Copa while noting the stock now trades at a premium valuation — useful tactical guidance but mixed for immediate direction. Copa Trades at Premium Valuation
• Neutral Sentiment: Barron’s market data page provides updated quotes and technicals — useful for tracking intraday moves but not new fundamental news. Copa Holdings S.A. Cl A — Barron’s
• Negative Sentiment: Yahoo reports a sharp drop after noting a margin squeeze tied to costly fleet expansion plans — investors are pricing higher near‑term costs and margin risk. Copa Is Down After Margin Squeeze
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks flags that the stock has declined more than the market and highlights the recent close near $110, reflecting continued selling pressure. Copa Declines More Than Market
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks notes CPA is down ~25% since the earnings release — the post‑earnings selloff reflects disappointment on margins/forward guidance despite revenue growth. Down 25.3% Since Last Earnings

Copa Company Profile

Copa Holdings, SA (NYSE:CPA) is a Panama‐based aviation holding company that provides passenger and cargo air transportation across the Americas and the Caribbean. Through its principal subsidiary, Copa Airlines, the company operates a modern fleet of Boeing 737 aircraft, offering scheduled flights that connect passengers through its Tocumen International Airport hub in Panama City. The company also offers dedicated cargo services under the Copa Cargo brand, leveraging belly hold capacity on its passenger flights to transport freight throughout its network.

The roots of Copa Holdings trace back to 1947, when Compañía Panameña de Aviación began operations as the flag carrier of Panama.