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VLRS — Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V.

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Q4 2025 Earnings Call Summary

February 25, 2026

Summary of Volaris (VLRS) Q4 2025 Earnings Call

1. Key Financial Results and Metrics

  • Total Operating Revenues: $882 million, up 5.6% year-over-year.
  • TRASM (Total Revenue per Available Seat Mile): $0.0935, consistent with Q4 2024.
  • CASM (Cost per Available Seat Mile): $0.0829, a 3.2% increase; CASM ex-fuel was $0.0558, up 1.4%.
  • EBITDAR: $328 million with a margin of 37.2%.
  • EBIT: $100 million, margin of 11.3%.
  • Net Profit: $4 million, or $0.04 per ADS.
  • Full Year 2025 EBITDAR Margin: 32.5%, down from previous year.
  • Liquidity Position: $774 million, representing 25.5% of last 12 months' total operating revenues.
  • Net Debt-to-EBITDAR Ratio: 3.1x, expected to improve to 2.6x by year-end 2026.

2. Strategic Updates and Business Highlights

  • Capacity Growth: 5.6% in Q4 2025; full year ASM growth expected to be around 7% in 2026.
  • Ancillary Revenues: Comprising 56% of total operating revenues, with ancillary revenue per passenger increasing 6% year-over-year.
  • New Routes: Announced 33 new routes for summer 2026, focusing on both domestic and international markets.
  • Partnership with Viva: Progressing towards creating an airline group to enhance low-fare travel access in Mexico.
  • Operational Efficiency: Focus on reducing grounded aircraft (AOGs) and improving fleet productivity through proactive maintenance.

3. Forward Guidance and Outlook

  • 2026 Expectations:
    • ASM growth of approximately 7%.
    • EBITDAR margin around 33%.
    • CapEx of approximately $350 million, influenced by major maintenance activities and aircraft deliveries.
    • First quarter 2026 guidance includes ASM growth of about 3%, TRASM around $0.085, and EBITDAR margin of approximately 25%.

4. Challenges and Points of Concern

  • Tax Rate: Reported a high effective tax rate of 89% in Q4, attributed to adjustments made at year-end.
  • Operational Disruptions: Weather-related disruptions in December impacted capacity growth and led to an estimated $7 million P&L impact.
  • Leverage Concerns: Increased net debt-to-EBITDAR ratio from 2.6x to 3.1x year-over-year, with higher CapEx projected.
  • Engine Availability: Continued challenges with grounded aircraft due to engine issues, although improvements are expected in the second half of 2026.

5. Notable Q&A Insights

  • Tax Rate Explanation: Management clarified the high tax rate was due to year-end adjustments, with an effective rate for the year at 11.8%.
  • Capacity Growth Mix: Future growth will skew towards international markets, with domestic growth in low to mid-single digits.
  • Fleet Management: 14 aircraft are scheduled for return in 2026, with associated redelivery expenses impacting CapEx.
  • Leverage Strategy: Management expects to reduce leverage through improved earnings and fleet productivity as AOG levels decline.

This summary encapsulates the key points from Volaris' Q4 2025 earnings call, highlighting financial performance, strategic initiatives, future outlook, and challenges faced by the company.

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