LONDON, Jan 19, 2026, 09:02 GMT
- IAG shares lingered near 411 pence following a steep rally over the past two years
- A recent commentary noted that analysts continue to view the stock as roughly 20% undervalued
- Investors now turn their attention to the group’s upcoming scheduled results
Shares of British Airways parent company IAG held steady near 411 pence on Monday, following a sharp rally over the past two years. Analysts remain divided but many see further upside potential. 1
The timing is crucial since IAG’s surge has been among the most noticeable in London’s blue-chip index. The stock now behaves more like a steady recovery play than a turnaround bet. That changes the question from “will travel hold up?” to “what’s already baked in?”
Upcoming earnings could shake things up. IAG is set to release results on Feb. 27, per Investing.com. 2
According to Hargreaves Lansdown, IAG edged up 0.17% to 411.10 pence, after swinging between 401.39 and 413.29 pence during the session. The stock’s 52-week range stood at 210.00 to 438.60 pence, with a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 8.5, the platform reported. 3
The scale of the rally is striking when put in cash terms. According to Motley Fool’s UK site, IAG shares have jumped 182.1% since Jan. 19, 2024. That means a £10,000 stake from that date would now be worth roughly £28,200 before dividends. 4
A different Yahoo Finance UK article highlighted the rally by focusing on what a “£10,000 invested two years ago” would look like, illustrating just how fast sentiment has swung from pandemic caution to debates over valuation. 5
Monday’s analyst commentary highlighted the stock’s allure, pointing to a disconnect between the current price and analysts’ target levels, rather than any new company news. The report pegged the shares as roughly 20% undervalued.
IAG, the parent company of Iberia, Aer Lingus, and Vueling, has seen a boost from strong leisure demand and limited capacity on key routes, according to investors. This comes despite rising costs and operational challenges facing European airlines.
European peers are wrestling with similar challenges. Network carriers like Lufthansa and Air France-KLM go head-to-head with IAG for long-haul passengers, while budget airlines such as Ryanair and easyJet intensify their battle over intra-Europe ticket prices.
Airline stocks rarely enjoy smooth sailing. A surge in fuel costs, a dip in demand, labor disputes, or fresh airspace disruptions can quickly tighten margins and prompt analysts to cut forecasts, even when passenger traffic remains steady.
At the moment, IAG’s stock is behaving like a typical late-cycle winner: spiking briefly, then pausing as investors await fresh data to back up the narrative.
