China Southern Airlines widens loss: China Southern Airlines stock falls 2.94 percent

Published on 10/02/2026 at 17:14 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Revenue rose 9.72 percent to RMB 94.68 billion in the first half. China Southern Airlines stock costs EUR 0.33 on October 2, 2026 after EUR 0.34.

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China Southern Airlines (CNE1000002T6) widened its first-half loss to RMB 3.70 billion from RMB 1.53 billion a year earlier, while China Southern Airlines stock fell 2.94 percent on October 2, 2026. The figures come from the carrier's interim-results summary published by Quartr on September 21, 2026.

Revenue growth meets fuel pressure

Operating revenue rose 9.72 percent year over year to RMB 94.68 billion in the first half of 2026. Operating expenses increased 17.01 percent to RMB 99.33 billion, leaving costs above revenue for the period, according to Futubull.

The cost problem was concentrated in fuel. Aviation fuel costs reached RMB 34.90 billion in the first half, up 37.67 percent year over year and representing 51.25 percent of operating expenses, while passenger revenue rose 8.76 percent to RMB 79.50 billion. Cargo and mail revenue increased 18.65 percent to RMB 10.80 billion.

International growth has a limit

China Southern Airlines carried the benefit of stronger international activity into its revenue line, but the earnings result shows that traffic growth did not offset the fuel bill. The carrier's debt-to-asset ratio reached 85.85 percent at the end of June 2026, up from 84.22 percent at the end of 2025, according to Quartr.

Fleet expansion adds another capital requirement. The company had 973 aircraft at the end of June, with 19 additions and 18 retirements during the first half, while management plans include further international growth and cost controls, Futubull reported.

Stock trades below its yearly high

The Hong Kong-listed shares had a market capitalization of HKD 91.6 billion on October 2, 2026. The HKD 2.83 to HKD 6.62 52-week range places the stock near the lower end of its yearly band, while the next earnings date is October 31, 2026, according to Investing.com. For investors, the key comparison is clear: revenue grew by 9.72 percent, but operating expenses grew faster at 17.01 percent.

China Southern Airlines stock falls 2.94 percent

China Southern Airlines stock was trading at EUR 0.33 at Lang & Schwarz on October 2, 2026 at 5:03 p.m. CEST, down 2.94 percent versus the Lang & Schwarz prior close of EUR 0.34 on October 1, 2026.