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Why Cargojet Inc stock is sliding today

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Cargojet Inc faces a notable decline as market pressures mount.

Cargojet Inc (CJT.TO) is experiencing a downturn in its stock price, sliding by 2.29% in today's session. This decline comes despite a recent earnings report that highlighted improvements in revenue and adjusted EBITDA, raising questions about the sustainability of its growth amid rising costs.

Investor takeaway: Investors should consider the implications of rising operational costs and the company's ability to pass these costs onto customers, especially in light of the recent pilot agreement that promises significant wage increases.

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Cargojet Inc

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$1.93 (-2.06%)
120 day period
$75.45$86.81$98.18Feb 23May 20Aug 13

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Market cap

$1.37B

P/E

30.1x

Div. yield

1.49%

Div. / share

$1.40

52W high

$102.82

52W low

$64.71

1W change

+4.79%

Beta

1.16

Analyst Price Targets

Based on analyst covering CJT

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Wall Street analysts forecast CJT stock price to rise 27.7% over the next 12 months.

Consensus

Bullish

Based on avg. target vs last close (formal rating unavailable for Canadian listings)

Avg. Target

C$117.00

+27.7% Upside

Current Price

C$91.60

Last close

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Analyst ratings and price targets are updated periodically. Not financial advice.

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Wealth Awesome Price Forecast

WA Model

Statistical 90-day price range based on CJT's historical volatility

HistoricalForecast68%95%
C$67.68C$87.48C$107.28C$127.07C$146.87C$166.66TodayApr 7Jun 10Aug 13Sep 25Nov 8Dec 21

30-Day Vol

35.2%

Annualized

90-Day Vol

31.3%

Annualized

Trend (90d)

+41.6%

Annualized drift

90d Mean

C$106.26

Expected price

HorizonExpected68% Range (1σ)
30 trading daysC$96.25C$85.24C$108.67
60 trading daysC$101.13C$85.17C$120.07
90 trading daysC$106.26C$86.11C$131.12

Methodology: Range is calculated using 30-day realized volatility via geometric Brownian motion (log-normal model). 68% band = ±1σ, 95% band = ±2σ. This is a statistical model, not a prediction. Past volatility does not guarantee future results. Not financial advice.

Cargojet's stock down 2.29% today

Despite a strong Q2 performance, rising costs and labor agreements may challenge future profitability.

Bull case

Cargojet's recent earnings report showed solid revenue growth and better fleet utilization. This suggests that the company could achieve long-term profitability if it can maintain operational efficiencies.

Bear case

The recent pilot agreement aims to boost productivity but comes with significant wage increases. This could pressure profit margins, especially if fuel prices stay high.

Earnings Report Highlights

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Cargojet recently reported revenue of C$275.8 million and adjusted EBITDA of C$87.3 million for the second quarter, showing year-over-year growth. However, the increase in costs due to a new pilot agreement, which includes a 26% initial wage hike, raises concerns about future profit margins.

Market Reaction

The stock's decline of 2.29% today reflects investor worries about the sustainability of Cargojet's profitability given the rising operational costs. The company must navigate these challenges while staying focused on revenue quality and cost discipline.

Looking Ahead

As Cargojet aims for profitable growth, investors will closely watch how effectively the company can manage its labor costs and leverage operational efficiencies to offset rising expenses. Upcoming discussions with customers about pricing adjustments will be critical.

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Published: August 14, 2026
Last Updated: August 14, 2026

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