Corporacion America Airports S.A.
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Range $17.8 – $31
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About the company
Corporación América Airports S. A. , through its subsidiaries, acquires, develops, and operates airport concessions.
- CEO
- Martin Francisco Eurnekian Bonnarens
- IPO
- 2018
- Employees
- 6,300
- HQ
- Luxembourg, LU, LU
AI snapshot
Six angles, distilled from the data.
The stock is still working through a medium-term recovery, but it remains below its 200-day average, so the broader trend is not fully repaired. It is trading closer to the middle of its 52-week range than the highs, with a 0.69 beta that points to a comparatively calmer setup than many industrial names.
Street sentiment is constructive, with a Buy consensus and an average target of 24.4 versus a 31 high and 17.8 low. Recent action has been mostly supportive: Jefferies lifted its target to 31 in January 2026, while prior calls also leaned positive rather than bearish.
The next print carries a mixed setup: the company has beaten just 1 of the last 7 quarters, but the most recent completed quarter delivered an 81.4% EPS surprise. Estimates point to EPS rising to 2.2651 next year from 1.76 TTM, so shareholders should watch whether margin discipline and traffic trends can sustain that path.
No notable discretionary insider buying or selling. The recent filings are all zero-share entries tied to officers and directors, which reads as administrative rather than a conviction signal.
Profitability is solid, with a 34.4% gross margin, 19.75% operating margin, and 13.6% net margin. Growth is steady rather than explosive, with revenue up 12% year over year and earnings up 6.7%, while free cash flow of 483.9 million and an 11.64% FCF yield support the balance sheet.
CAAP screens as a quality airport operator with better cash generation and profitability than many cyclical transport peers, helped by a 17.42% ROE and 6.99% ROA. Valuation looks reasonable at 13.8x earnings, below the growth implied by the 24.4 consensus target.
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- Market Cap
- $4.17B
- P/E
- 15.02
- Fwd P/E
- 13.87
- PEG
- 0.25
- P/S
- 2.08
- P/B
- 2.25
- EV/EBITDA
- 7.19
- Div Yield
- 3.56%
- Gross Margin
- 33.50%
- Op Margin
- 23.46%
- Net Margin
- 13.89%
- ROE
- 16.62%
- ROIC
- 8.68%
Latest fiscal year · YoY change
- Revenue
- $1.96B+6.4%
- Gross Profit
- $689.77M+13.8%
- Op Income
- $495.21M
- Net Income
- $247.72M-12.4%
- EPS
- $1.53-13.1%
- OCF Growth
- +14.8%
- FCF Growth
- +13.6%
- 52W High
- $30.50
- 52W Low
- $17.36
- 50D MA
- $24.58
- 200D MA
- $25.81
- Beta
- 0.68
- RSI (14)
- 58
- Avg Volume
- 240.91K
Earnings call summaries
Pick a quarter — each call distilled into takeaways, results, and a bull vs bear read.
Corporación América Airports posted 8% revenue growth and strong liquidity, but adjusted EBITDA fell 4.5% as Argentina cargo comps, weaker domestic traffic, and Uruguay costs weighed on the quarter.· August 18, 2026
- Total revenue excluding IFRIC 12 rose 8% year over year, with revenue per passenger up nearly 9% to $22.9.
- Adjusted EBITDA excluding IFRIC 12 was $160 million, down 4.5%, mainly due to Argentina cargo comparisons, weaker domestic capacity, and Uruguay one-offs.
- International traffic remained healthy, up nearly 6%, while domestic traffic fell about 8% because of lower seat capacity in Argentina.
- Cash generation stayed strong: total liquidity reached $861 million, net debt fell to $381 million, and net leverage was 0.5x.
- The board approved $150 million of cash dividends for 2026, equivalent to about $0.91 per share.
Total revenues, excluding IFRIC 12, increased 8% year over year. Consolidated revenue per passenger rose nearly 9% to $22.9 from $21. Adjusted EBITDA excluding IFRIC 12 was $160 million, down 4.5%, and adjusted EBITDA margin pressure was concentrated in Argentina and Uruguay. Total costs and expenses excluding IFRIC 12 increased 16% year over year. On the balance sheet, total liquidity was $861 million, up 20% from $750 million at the close of 2025; total debt was $1.1 billion; net debt was $381 million versus $502 million at year-end 2025; and net leverage was 0.5x. For the outlook, management said Argentina should benefit from new routes and inbound demand, but domestic capacity constraints, runway maintenance, and tough cargo comps could continue to weigh on near-term results, while Uruguay’s new ILS system began generating revenues in August and should help growth.
Martin Eurnekian emphasized that the quarter’s weaker EBITDA was driven by identifiable headwinds rather than broad deterioration, pointing to cargo comparison effects in Argentina, Flybondi-driven domestic capacity weakness, and non-recurring Uruguay costs. He said the portfolio remains diversified and strong, with broad international traffic growth, rising revenue per passenger across all countries, and double-digit EBITDA growth in four of six segments. His tone was constructive and confident, especially around liquidity, dividend capacity, and ongoing strategic work on Argentina rebalancing, Montevideo commercial expansion, and new concession opportunities.
Jorge Arruda highlighted that revenues outpaced traffic, with the 8% increase in revenue supported by stronger commercial performance and tariff increases in Brazil, Uruguay, and Ecuador. He said costs rose 16% because of higher fuel costs in Armenia, Uruguay non-recurring costs, and currency re-appreciation in Argentina and Uruguay, while Argentina costs rose only 6% despite higher amortization. He also pointed to strong cash generation, $861 million of liquidity, positive operating cash flow in nearly all subsidiaries in the first half, $55 million of loan repayments mainly in Argentina, and a net debt reduction to $381 million.
Analysts focused on Argentina contract renegotiations, the durability of strong commercial revenue per passenger, the outlook for domestic traffic in Argentina, the dividend policy, runway maintenance impacts, and Armenia’s growth. Management said Argentina rebalancing discussions are progressing but nothing binding is in place yet; for Italy, they said the concession/master plan process is advancing with authorities and no red flags. On commercial revenue, management said the quarter was very strong, and excluding Argentina cargo, commercial revenue rose 26%, led by VIP lounges, duty free, parking, and space rental; on domestic traffic, they said the Flybondi capacity issue should gradually normalize as other carriers replace lost seats.
The company is showing broad-based momentum outside the Argentina domestic market, with international traffic up nearly 6%, revenue per passenger up nearly 9%, and double-digit EBITDA growth in four segments. Management also highlighted a strong liquidity position, low leverage, and new growth supports such as dividend expansion, commercial projects, and new concession opportunities.
Argentina remains the main pressure point, with domestic traffic down about 12%, cargo facing a tough comparison base, and management warning that runway maintenance and limited airline capacity may keep weighing on near-term results. Uruguay also hurt profitability this quarter because of implementation costs ahead of revenue, and management acknowledged that the timing of regulatory and concession approvals remains uncertain.
AI summary of the company's earnings call · Paraphrased · Not investment advice
- Free Float
- 19.4%
- Shares Outstanding
- 163.22M
- Float Shares
- 31.70M
of shares held by institutions
106 13F filers
Top institutional holders
Largest 13F positions, with quarter-over-quarter change.
| Holder | Shares | Δ Quarter |
|---|---|---|
| Helikon Investments Ltd | 13.59M | ▲ 429.10K |
| Blackrock, Inc. | 1.51M | ▲ 118.32K |
| Goldman Sachs Group Inc | 1.21M | ▼ 12.88K |
| Royal Bank Of Canada | 993.22K | ▼ 49.33K |
| Mirae Asset Global Etfs Holdings Ltd. | 792.55K | ▲ 53.99K |
| Jpmorgan Chase & Co | 756.36K | ▲ 52.90K |
| Morgan Stanley | 550.23K | ▼ 124.87K |
| Abrdn PLC | 401.46K | ▲ 4.50K |
| State Street Corp | 385.70K | ▲ 27.82K |
| Gemsstock Ltd. | 308.36K | ▲ 308.36K |
| Empowered Funds, LLC | 307.56K | ▼ 118.03K |
| Pillsbury Lake Capital LLC | 295.07K | ▲ 295.07K |
Held by 20 ETFs
Biggest fund positions in CAAP by dollar value.
Recent insider transactions
Who's buying, who's selling, and how much.
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 26 | Zenarruza Andres Pedro Mariano | other | 0 |
| Mar 18, 26 | Eurnekian Martin Francisco Antranik | other | 0 |
| Mar 18, 26 | McGeoch Roderick Hamilton | other | 0 |
| Mar 18, 26 | Arruda Filho Jorge | other | 0 |
| Mar 18, 26 | Pechon Valerie | other | 0 |
| Mar 18, 26 | Montagna Carlo Alberto | other | 0 |
| Mar 18, 26 | MARX DANIEL | other | 0 |
| Mar 18, 26 | Bomchil Maximo Luis | other | 0 |
| Mar 18, 26 | Arendt David Ernest Maximilien Glenn | other | 0 |
A “Sell” may be a pre-scheduled 10b5-1 plan sale rather than a discretionary decision — read insider selling with that in mind.
Our CAAP coverage
Recent articles, reports, and earnings notes.

Corporación América Airports (CAAP): Passenger Growth Drives Earnings
CAAP posted strong 1Q26 growth as revenue, EBITDA, and EPS all rose sharply, supported by higher passenger traffic and better monetization per traveler. The stock still carries meaningful country and geopolitical risk, but improving leverage and cash generation support a Buy view.

Corporacion America Airports S.A. (CAAP) drops on EPS miss
Corporacion America Airports S.A. (CAAP) fell after Q2 results showed a revenue beat but a sharp EPS miss. This deep-dive breaks down the margin squeeze, Argentina and Uruguay weakness, segment-level growth, and what rising revenue per passenger means for the outlook.

Corporacion America Airports S.A. (CAAP) drops on earnings misses
Corporacion America Airports S.A. (CAAP) drops 5.7% after reporting earnings misses, as investors react to weaker-than-expected results and pressure on the stock.
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AI analysis · Last refreshed October 1, 2026 · Live quote · Not investment advice