Air China stock last stood at CNY 5.65, 1.80 percent above 52-week low
Published on 10/17/2026 at 20:19 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSStock gains on Shanghai
- Air China stock stood 1.80 percent above its 52-week low on October 16, 2026.
- September passenger load factor reached 85.40 percent, up 2.30 percentage points year over year.
- Air China stock last stood at CNY 5.65 on October 16, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. CST, up 1.07 percent on Shanghai.
- The board is scheduled to consider nine-month results on October 29, 2026.
Air China stock stood 1.80 percent above its 52-week low of CNY 5.55 on October 16, 2026, after gaining 1.07 percent on the Shanghai Stock Exchange. The move places the airline close to the lower end of its 52-week range. Air China stock last stood at CNY 5.65 on October 16, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. CST.
September traffic improved
Investegate reported on October 16, 2026 that Air China recorded a passenger load factor of 85.40 percent in September 2026, up 2.30 percentage points year over year. Passenger traffic increased 6.30 percent, while capacity rose 3.50 percent.
The operating data also showed a split between international and domestic activity. International passenger capacity increased 14.20 percent and traffic rose 16.20 percent year over year, while domestic capacity declined 0.40 percent and domestic traffic grew 2.70 percent.
What does the low range mean
Air China traded between CNY 5.55 and CNY 9.45 over the past 52 weeks, according to the quoted Shanghai listing. The last price was therefore 40.21 percent below the 52-week high. Trading volume reached 47,570,000 shares on October 16, 2026, versus an average of 62,537,470 shares.
Valuation and next date
Air China had a market capitalization of CNY 91.2 billion and a negative price-to-earnings ratio of 42.87 on the latest quoted session. The latest reported half-year figures provide the operating backdrop: revenue reached CNY 89.27 billion in the first half of 2026, while net income attributable to common shareholders was negative CNY 2.29 billion, according to Aviation Intelligence.
Investegate reported that Air China's board is scheduled to meet on October 29, 2026, to consider results for the nine months ending September 30, 2026.
Comparison with peers
Air China (Shanghai Stock Exchange, CNY): plus 1.07 percent, P/E minus 42.87, market capitalization CNY 91.2 billion.
China Southern Airlines (Shanghai Stock Exchange, CNY): plus 1.07 percent, P/E minus 57.18, market capitalization CNY 76.2 billion.
China Eastern Airlines (Shanghai Stock Exchange, CNY): plus 0.96 percent, P/E minus 29.78, market capitalization CNY 69.8 billion.
Price and trading frame
Air China combines improving September traffic with a share price close to its 52-week low. The next scheduled results date is October 29, 2026, giving the market a defined near-term reporting point.
Air China stock last stood at CNY 5.65 on October 16, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. CST on the Shanghai Stock Exchange, up 1.07 percent versus the prior close of CNY 5.59.
Air China stock at a glance
- Company: Air China Limited
- ISIN: CNE1000001S0
- Ticker: 601111
- Primary exchange: Shanghai Stock Exchange
- Price on Shanghai Stock Exchange (as of October 16, 2026, 3:00 p.m. CST): CNY 5.65
- Change versus prior close on Shanghai: plus 1.07 percent
- 52-week range: CNY 5.55-CNY 9.45
- Market capitalization: CNY 91.2 billion
- Sector / Industry: Industrials / Passenger Airlines
- Next earnings date: October 29, 2026
Market context: Market report Shanghai Composite.
