International Airlines Group set for next earnings date, shares stay in focus on the FTSE 100

By Anna Wagner, Analysts & Consensus desk. Reviewed prior to publication on 2026-06-30, 13:33.

International Airlines Group (ES0177542018) enters the new week with a clear timetable for its next financial milestones. The British-Spanish carrier, whose shares trade in London and are part of the FTSE 100, is preparing investors for its upcoming half-year results in late July according to its financial calendar. IAG investor relations calendar

What analysts currently expect

Consensus data compiled by MarketScreener show that a majority of analysts rate International Airlines Group as Buy, with an average 12-month price target around 2.65 pounds per share as of late June 2026. MarketScreener consensus overview Recent commentary from AlphaValue/Baader Europe points to profitability for fiscal 2025 that came in slightly above its expectations, even as earnings-per-share estimates were trimmed modestly for subsequent years. AlphaValue/Baader note summary

Broker coverage remains broad for the group that owns British Airways, Iberia, Vueling and Aer Lingus, with several large houses such as Deutsche Bank and Bernstein reaffirming their positive recommendations in June 2026. Bernstein rating update This sustained analyst support underpins the investment case ahead of the next earnings release, even as the sector continues to manage costs and capacity after a period of robust demand recovery.

Consensus focus on cash flow and capacity

For the upcoming interim figures, many analysts highlight free cash flow generation, net debt reduction and capacity deployment on key transatlantic and European routes as central metrics for International Airlines Group. Reuters coverage on IAG The group’s 2025 results, reported earlier this year, showed improved operating profit and a continued normalization of passenger traffic, which now forms the base for 2026 expectations. IAG 2025 results documentation

Analyst models commonly assume that International Airlines Group will keep a disciplined capacity strategy, prioritizing profitable routes and yield management over pure volume growth. Attention also remains on unit cost trends, including fuel efficiency gains from newer aircraft and the impact of labor agreements at British Airways and Iberia on the group’s cost base.

How International Airlines Group earns its money

International Airlines Group generates the bulk of its revenue from passenger traffic across its core brands British Airways, Iberia, Vueling, Aer Lingus and low-cost unit LEVEL, serving both short-haul and long-haul markets. Additional income comes from cargo operations, loyalty programs such as Avios and various ancillary services including seat selection and baggage fees.

Where the shares trade today

The International Airlines Group shares (ES0177542018) most recently traded on the London Stock Exchange at around 4.75 pounds as of 2026-06-30, 11:30, placing the group among the larger airline names within the FTSE 100.

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