The stock of Azul S.A. ADR (NYSE: AZUL) has increased by 1.05 when compared to last closing price of 1.91. Despite this, the company has experienced a 0.52% gain in its stock price over the last five trading sessions. seekingalpha.com reported 2025-02-26 that Azul’s investment thesis has shifted to survival due to macroeconomic challenges, climatic events, and operational setbacks, significantly impacting its financial health and stock performance. The potential merger with Gol Linhas Aéreas could create synergies, reduce operating costs, and provide a substantial boost to Azul’s market position and share price. Despite high leverage and ongoing financial struggles, Azul’s renegotiation of debt and operational efficiencies offer a glimmer of hope for future stability and growth.
Is It Worth Investing in Azul S.A. ADR (NYSE: AZUL) Right Now?
The 36-month beta value for AZUL is at 1.97. Analysts have varying views on the stock, with 2 analysts rating it as a “buy,” 1 rating it as “overweight,” 4 as “hold,” and 0 as “sell.”
The public float for AZUL is 111.76M, and currently, shorts hold a 6.52% of that float. The average trading volume for AZUL on February 26, 2025 was 1.45M shares.
AZUL’s Market Performance
AZUL’s stock has seen a 0.52% increase for the week, with a -19.25% drop in the past month and a -23.41% fall in the past quarter. The volatility ratio for the week is 10.15%, and the volatility levels for the past 30 days are at 7.08% for Azul S.A. ADR The simple moving average for the last 20 days is -4.69% for AZUL stock, with a simple moving average of -42.47% for the last 200 days.
Analysts’ Opinion of AZUL
Seaport Research Partners, on the other hand, stated in their research note that they expect to see AZUL reach a price target of $5. The rating they have provided for AZUL stocks is “Buy” according to the report published on January 16th, 2025.
AZUL Trading at -3.59% from the 50-Day Moving Average
After a stumble in the market that brought AZUL to its low price for the period of the last 52 weeks, the company was unable to rebound, for now settling with -77.89% of loss for the given period.
Volatility was left at 7.08%, however, over the last 30 days, the volatility rate increased by 10.15%, as shares sank -14.54% for the moving average over the last 20 days. Over the last 50 days, in opposition, the stock is trading -14.54% lower at present.
During the last 5 trading sessions, AZUL rose by +1.04%, which changed the moving average for the period of 200-days by -69.88% in comparison to the 20-day moving average, which settled at $2.0255. In addition, Azul S.A. ADR saw 15.57% in overturn over a single year, with a tendency to cut further gains.
Stock Fundamentals for AZUL
Current profitability levels for the company are sitting at:
- 0.15 for the present operating margin
- 0.27 for the gross margin
The net margin for Azul S.A. ADR stands at -0.24. The total capital return value is set at 0.57.
Based on Azul S.A. ADR (AZUL), the company’s capital structure generated 5.69 points at debt to capital in total, while cash flow to debt ratio is standing at 0.12. The debt to equity ratio resting at -1.21. The interest coverage ratio of the stock is 0.74.
Currently, EBITDA for the company is 4.62 billion with net debt to EBITDA at 30.69. When we switch over and look at the enterprise to sales, we see a ratio of 1.68. The receivables turnover for the company is 11.97for trailing twelve months and the total asset turnover is 0.81. The liquidity ratio also appears to be rather interesting for investors as it stands at 0.27.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Azul S.A. ADR (AZUL) has had a mixed performance lately. Opinion on the stock among analysts is mixed, with some giving it a “buy” rating and others a “hold”. It’s important to note that the stock is currently trading at a significant distance from its 50-day moving average and its 52-week high.
