International Consolidated Airlines (IAG) (IAG.L)
IAG is the parent company behind major airlines like British Airways, Iberia, and Aer Lingus, connecting passengers and cargo across the globe.
Is International Consolidated Airlines (IAG) a good stock for a UK beginner?
The honest version: There's no rating here and nothing for sale. In its favour: Strong portfolio of well-recognised airline brands. Worth weighing: High sensitivity to volatile fuel prices. Below, we lay out what it does, what its numbers mean, and the honest risks, so you can decide for yourself.
Over about 2 years to 2026-07-31. This is the share price only - reinvesting the dividends would add to it. Past performance is not a guide to the future, and it could just as easily have fallen.
How much has International Consolidated Airlines (IAG) actually fallen?
Over the last 2 years of daily prices, International Consolidated Airlines (IAG) fell as much as −39% from a high to a later low. Drops of this size are a normal part of owning a share - worth knowing in advance, so a dip doesn't come as a shock.
Worst peak-to-trough fall in the daily closing price over the period we hold. Past falls are not a forecast - it can fall further, or recover.
Based on beta - how much the price swings versus the whole market. Bumpier isn't bad; it just means a rougher ride, which matters more the sooner you might need the money.
Prices move on results, news and the mood of the whole market - no single headline explains a day, and a quiet week is usually just noise, not a signal.
Long-term expansion of routes and improved operational efficiency.
Structural changes in travel habits or prolonged industry downturns.
What does International Consolidated Airlines (IAG) do?
IAG operates a collection of well-known airlines, making money primarily by selling tickets to travellers and shipping cargo. They focus on balancing the high costs of running a fleet of planes with the fluctuating demand for air travel. Keep tabs on how they manage fuel costs and debt while keeping their planes full of passengers.
On our factor screen it looks strongest on value and income, and weakest on quality.
- ✓Pays a dividend - about 2.0% a year
- ·Low P/E of 8 vs last year's earnings
- !Carries a lot of debt - roughly 1.9x its equity
- Strong portfolio of well-recognised airline brands
- Significant recent growth in earnings
- Solid profit margins for the airline sector
- Geopolitical tensions disrupting flight paths
- Potential for industrial action or staff strikes
- Regulatory changes affecting aviation emissions and costs
What do International Consolidated Airlines (IAG)'s numbers mean?
How much money does International Consolidated Airlines (IAG) make?
Revenue and profit by quarter, and how much of each sale turns into profit.
Does International Consolidated Airlines (IAG) pay a dividend?
Yes - International Consolidated Airlines (IAG) currently pays a dividend of about 2.0% a year (the yearly payout as a share of the price). A dividend is a slice of profit handed to shareholders; the yield moves as the price moves, and a company can cut or stop it.
What do the numbers say about International Consolidated Airlines (IAG)'s dividend?
There's no rating here, and we don't judge whether the dividend will continue - that would be advice. Here are the figures income investors usually look at, and what each one means, so you can weigh it up yourself.
Figures are from the latest available data and can be distorted by one-off results. Past payments don't predict future ones, and a dividend can be cut at any time. This lays out the numbers to help you understand them - it is not a view on what will happen.
When does International Consolidated Airlines (IAG) report earnings, and how did recent quarters go?
International Consolidated Airlines (IAG) is next scheduled to report on about 2026-11-06 - dates can move, and we don't predict results; this just tells you when to look.
Each quarter a company reports its results against what analysts expected. ‘Beating’ or ‘missing’ is about that expectation, not whether the business is doing well in absolute terms.
| Reported | Expected EPS: The earnings per share analysts expected for the quarter - the average of their forecasts. 'Beating' or 'missing' is measured against this number. | Actual EPS | vs expected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-30 | £0.19 | £0.18 | Missed -8% |
| 2026-05-08 | £0.03 | £0.06 | Beat +119% |
| 2026-02-26 | £0.15 | £0.14 | Missed -9% |
| 2025-11-07 | £0.30 | £0.29 | Missed -4% |
| 2025-07-31 | £0.20 | £0.24 | Beat +21% |
| 2025-05-09 | — | £0.02 | Beat +746% |
Across the last 6 quarters here, International Consolidated Airlines (IAG) came in ahead of what analysts expected 3 times. One quarter is noise, not a trend.
See who else reports over the next two weeks →
Reported vs expected earnings per share (EPS) from published results; the expectation is the analyst consensus, not our view. Report dates are estimates that can move.
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An illustrative range for the year ahead, with the assumption behind each case — not a prediction or a price target.
What are the pros and cons of International Consolidated Airlines (IAG)?
How many points the write-up makes each way — a balance check, not a score or verdict.
- Strong portfolio of well-recognised airline brands
- Significant recent growth in earnings
- Solid profit margins for the airline sector
- High sensitivity to volatile fuel prices
- Business is highly dependent on the health of the global economy
- Historically capital-intensive industry with high debt levels
- Geopolitical tensions disrupting flight paths
- Potential for industrial action or staff strikes
- Regulatory changes affecting aviation emissions and costs
The write-up's own warning lights — if these start happening, the case above changes.
- A sustained, sharp increase in global oil prices
- A major, long-term shift away from international business travel
Built from public filings & market prices, checked for an education-only tone, and never a price target. How we make these →
This plain-English summary was auto-generated on 2026-08-02 from public data and checked for an education-only, no-advice tone (the figures above carry their own, usually fresher, 'as of' date). It's information, never a recommendation.