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Finnair: Issues for debate post 2Q FY26 results
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Finnair: Issues for debate post 2Q FY26 results
Equity Research
European Transportation
22 July 2026
Finnair
Issues for debate post 2Q FY26
results
Key issues include the sustainability of RASK strength after FIA1S.HE/FIA1S FH UNDERWEIGHT
Middle East disruption, unit fuel and non-fuel costs, the European Transportation NEUTRAL
potential duration of ancillary growth and the execution of Price Target EUR 3.60
Price (22-Jul-26) EUR 4.90
the fleet and network growth plan. Potential Upside/Downside -26.5%
Source: Bloomberg, Barclays Research
What's the debate? This report provides a set of issues for investors to discuss with Finnair
management's team post 2Q FY26 results on 22 July 2026. European Transportation
Andrew Lobbenberg
Top five questions +44 (0)20 3555 0639
andrew.lobbenberg@barclays.com
How much of the Asia unit revenue strength is sustainable? Barclays, UK
How should investors think about mid-term CASK ex-fuel after the 2Q step-up? Rahul Singh
+91 (0)22 6175 2529
What is the downside risk from fuel price moves? rahul.xb.singh@barclays.com
Barclays, UK
Can ancillary revenue per passenger keep growing? Marco Limite
+39 (0)2 6372 2582
Does the narrow-body fleet plan add execution or cost risk? marco.limite@barclays.com
BBI, Milan
View and valuation: We rate the stock Equal Weight with a price target of €3.60. Finnair is
benefiting from windfall gains on Asian flying from Gulf hub disruption. We do not see this being Emilie Fung
sustainable. In coming quarters, we expect revenue strength to fade, but unit cost pressures +44 (0)20 3555 2335
emilie.fung@barclays.commay prove more stubborn.
For our post-results note, please see Finnair: Quite the party, we anticipate quite a hangover, 22 Helene Iselin
July 2025. +44 (0)20 7773 7391
helene.iselin@barclays.com
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