26 February 2010
Air New Zealand’s shares fell 0.8% yesterday, ahead of the release of the carrier’s financial results for the six months ended Dec-2009 this morning.
The carrier reported a more than doubling of net profit in the six months to 31-Dec-2009, as the carrier reduced costs in response to declining passenger demand and yields. The carrier’s shares have fallen 2.3% in early morning trading today. The carrier’s shares have risen by approximately 9% in 2010, compared with 2.4% fall in the benchmark NZSX-50 index.
See related report: Air New Zealand doubles net profitability but warns of tougher second half conditions
AirAsia back to black in 4Q2009, but unit revenues suffer
AirAsia’s shares slipped 0.7% yesterday, despite the carrier reporting is best ever annual profit and returning to profitability in 4Q2009 (with a net profit of USD23 million and an operating profit of USD94 million), as the economic crisis boosted demand for cheaper air travel.
However, while benefiting from the economic environment, the LCC has not been immune to the effects of the crisis, reporting a 20% reduction in unit passenger revenue in the quarter. Revenue per ASK down by 18%, more than offsetting a 14% reduction in cost per ASK (to an industry leading USD 3.26 cents). Costs per ASK excluding fuel remained stable at USD 1.87 cents. See article: AirAsia profits in 2009, but times are getting tougher
Tiger Airways profitable in Dec-2009 quarter
Shares in newly-listed Tiger Airways were also weaker yesterday, down 2.0%, despite reporting a recovery in profit in the three months ended 31-Dec-2009, due to surging passenger numbers (+54% to 1.3 million) and stronger load factors (+4.6 ppts to 87.6%).
The carrier reported an operating profit of USD17 million and a net profit of USD10 million, representing a turnaround from losses of USD3.6 million and USD5.5 million in the previous corresponding period, as revenues soared 30% (to USD99 million, of which ancillaries represented 18%) and operating costs increased by only 3%.
However, the carrier’s average passenger fare was down 19% to USD62.6, although revenue per ASK increased 5.5%. Cost per ASK was down both including and excluding fuel costs, down 16.3% and 4.3%, respectively (to USD 4.19 cents and USD 2.68 - or some 29% and 43% higher than AirAsia’s unit cost results, respectively).
Air China and Cathay sign cargo airline JV
In North Asia, shares in Cathay Pacific gained 0.3% yesterday, while Air China’s shares were down 1.3%, as the carrier’s signed a Framework Agreement to establish a jointly-owned cargo airline. See article: Air China and Cathay Pacific set up Shanghai cargo JV. Chipping away the Hong Kong hub
Asia Pacific selected airlines daily share price movements (% change): 25-Feb-2010
Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation
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