Shares of Corporacion America Airports S.A. (CAAP) surged 5.48% in pre-market trading on Thursday, following a series of positive developments for the leading private airport operator. The company's recent traffic report and financial results, coupled with an upbeat analyst rating, appear to have boosted investor confidence.
CAAP reported an impressive 8.2% year-over-year increase in passenger traffic for July 2025, reaching nearly 8 million passengers. This growth was primarily driven by a 9.0% rise in domestic passenger traffic, with Argentina playing a significant role. The company also saw notable performances in Brazil, Italy, and Ecuador. This traffic increase suggests a robust recovery in the aviation sector and bodes well for CAAP's future revenue prospects.
Adding to the positive sentiment, Jefferies analyst Alejandro Demichelis maintained a Buy rating on CAAP with a price target of $28.00. This vote of confidence from a respected financial institution likely contributed to the stock's upward movement. Furthermore, CAAP's recently reported Q2 2025 financial results showed a strong 18.9% year-over-year revenue growth, surpassing the passenger traffic growth of 13.7%. The company's focus on both aeronautical and commercial revenue streams, along with its healthy cash flow generation, appears to have resonated well with investors, driving the stock's pre-market rally.