JPMorgan Chase & Co. Issues Pessimistic Forecast for Copa (NYSE:CPA) Stock Price

Copa (NYSE:CPA) had its price target dropped by equities researchers at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $170.00 to $165.00 in a report issued on Thursday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has an “overweight” rating on the transportation company’s stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co.‘s price target would suggest a potential upside of 49.37% from the stock’s previous close.

CPA has been the subject of a number of other research reports. Wall Street Zen raised Copa from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Sunday, February 8th. Itau BBA Securities started coverage on shares of Copa in a research report on Sunday, November 30th. They set a “market perform” rating for the company. Barclays raised their price target on shares of Copa from $150.00 to $185.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, February 13th. Morgan Stanley restated an “overweight” rating and issued a $190.00 price objective on shares of Copa in a research report on Monday, February 9th. Finally, Evercore reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and set a $185.00 price target on shares of Copa in a research report on Friday, February 13th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seven have assigned a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Copa presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $167.13.

Copa Trading Down 1.8%

Copa stock opened at $110.46 on Thursday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.65, a quick ratio of 1.20 and a current ratio of 1.31. Copa has a fifty-two week low of $82.54 and a fifty-two week high of $156.41. The stock has a market cap of $4.55 billion, a P/E ratio of 6.79, a PEG ratio of 0.75 and a beta of 0.89. The firm’s fifty day moving average price is $136.23 and its 200-day moving average price is $126.31.

Copa (NYSE:CPA) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February 11th. The transportation company reported $4.18 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $4.44 by ($0.26). The company had revenue of $962.89 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $959.22 million. Copa had a return on equity of 25.62% and a net margin of 18.57%.Copa’s quarterly revenue was up 9.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $3.99 EPS. Equities research analysts forecast that Copa will post 15.48 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Copa

Several institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Hilton Head Capital Partners LLC purchased a new stake in Copa during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $27,000. Empowered Funds LLC bought a new position in shares of Copa during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $29,000. CWM LLC increased its position in shares of Copa by 408.2% during the 3rd quarter. CWM LLC now owns 249 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $30,000 after purchasing an additional 200 shares during the last quarter. US Bancorp DE raised its holdings in Copa by 90.2% during the 3rd quarter. US Bancorp DE now owns 253 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $30,000 after buying an additional 120 shares during the period. Finally, Farther Finance Advisors LLC lifted its position in Copa by 271.4% in the third quarter. Farther Finance Advisors LLC now owns 260 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $31,000 after buying an additional 190 shares during the last quarter. 70.09% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Copa News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Copa this week:

• Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan keeps an overweight rating and set a $165 price target (lowered from $170), implying significant upside vs. the current price — this supports a potential rebound if execution improves. Copa Given New $165 Price Target at JPMorgan
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks argues the recent pullback may be a buy‑the‑dip opportunity: technical oversold conditions plus upward revisions to earnings estimates could prompt a reversal. Down 25.3% in 4 Weeks — Why Buy the Dip
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks highlights Copa as a strong growth name based on style scores and rising earnings estimates, offering a longer‑term constructive thesis despite short‑term volatility. Here’s Why Copa Is a Strong Growth Stock
• Positive Sentiment: Coverage note: Benzinga reports JPMorgan’s adjusted target but keeps the overweight stance — underscores that some institutions still see notable upside. Benzinga Coverage
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks examines how to play Copa while noting the stock now trades at a premium valuation — useful tactical guidance but mixed for immediate direction. Copa Trades at Premium Valuation
• Neutral Sentiment: Barron’s market data page provides updated quotes and technicals — useful for tracking intraday moves but not new fundamental news. Copa Holdings S.A. Cl A — Barron’s
• Negative Sentiment: Yahoo reports a sharp drop after noting a margin squeeze tied to costly fleet expansion plans — investors are pricing higher near‑term costs and margin risk. Copa Is Down After Margin Squeeze
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks flags that the stock has declined more than the market and highlights the recent close near $110, reflecting continued selling pressure. Copa Declines More Than Market
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks notes CPA is down ~25% since the earnings release — the post‑earnings selloff reflects disappointment on margins/forward guidance despite revenue growth. Down 25.3% Since Last Earnings

About Copa

Copa Holdings, SA (NYSE:CPA) is a Panama‐based aviation holding company that provides passenger and cargo air transportation across the Americas and the Caribbean. Through its principal subsidiary, Copa Airlines, the company operates a modern fleet of Boeing 737 aircraft, offering scheduled flights that connect passengers through its Tocumen International Airport hub in Panama City. The company also offers dedicated cargo services under the Copa Cargo brand, leveraging belly hold capacity on its passenger flights to transport freight throughout its network.

The roots of Copa Holdings trace back to 1947, when Compañía Panameña de Aviación began operations as the flag carrier of Panama.