The low-cost carrier easyJet anticipates another record summer season following a 16% rise in profits during its latest quarter.
This optimistic forecast follows Ryanair's report of decreased earnings and uncertain outlook for the upcoming holiday period, impacting several European airlines' stock values.
EasyJet reported pre-tax profits reaching £236 million within three months ending June 30th, with passenger numbers growing by 8%, resulting in an 11% increase in total revenues to £2.6 billion.
Chief Executive Johan Lundgren acknowledged the strength of results despite Easter not aligning with their quarterly trading period and expressed confidence for another exceptional summer season.
In its last reporting period, easyJet managed 28.1 million seat bookings, marking a year-on-year increase of 7%, while maintaining an impressive load factor of 92% in June.
Despite Ryanair's recent financial challenges and investor concerns, easyJet's summer quarter bookings are continuously increasing, with ticket sales now at 69%, up from the previous year by a small margin.
Revenue per seat has also seen slight growth compared to last year during this period, indicative of a positive trend for the remainder of the season.
These promising results prompted an almost 6% surge in easyJet's share prices early on Tuesday, offsetting prior week's decline and reflecting investor confidence in returning to brighter times.
EasyJet also highlighted strong performance in its holiday package offerings with a significant year-on-year increase of 49% for profits before tax, reaching £73 million as passenger numbers rose by an impressive 33%. The airline now projects annual profit growth for easyJet holidays from the previous target of £170 million to a revised goal of £180 million.
Market analyst Richard Hunter pointed out that despite budget constraints, families continue to prioritize vacations, benefiting low-cost airlines like easyJet with competitive pricing and convenient destinations.
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