Air Canada Management
Management criteria checks 3/4
Air Canada's CEO is Mike Rousseau, appointed in Feb 2021, has a tenure of 5.25 years. total yearly compensation is CA$13.13M, comprised of 10.7% salary and 89.3% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.059% of the company’s shares, worth CA$3.39M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 3 years and 10.5 years respectively.
Key information
Mike Rousseau
Chief executive officer
CA$13.1m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 10.66% |
| CEO tenure | 5.3yrs |
| CEO ownership | 0.06% |
| Management average tenure | 3yrs |
| Board average tenure | 10.5yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • May 24
AC: Higher Fuel Costs And Fleet Investments Will Shape Future Pricing Power
Analysts have reduced the Air Canada fair value estimate from CA$23.48 to about CA$22.39 as recent price target cuts reflect higher jet fuel costs and more cautious revenue and margin expectations, even though modeled profit margins and P/E assumptions have been slightly adjusted. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on Air Canada point to a more cautious stance as analysts reassess fuel assumptions, earnings power and valuation multiples.Narrative Update • Apr 28
AC: Higher Fuel Costs Will Eventually Support Stronger Pricing Power
Analysts have trimmed the Air Canada target by CA$0.50 to CA$23.48, reflecting updated assumptions for fuel costs and slightly softer margin expectations, even as revenue growth estimates and P/E assumptions are adjusted. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates cluster around two themes for Air Canada, your upside case tied to execution on growth and pricing, and your risk case centered on fuel costs and capacity plans.Narrative Update • Apr 14
AC: Fuel Cost Headwinds Will Present Opportunity For Future Margin Upside
Analysts have nudged the Air Canada fair value estimate slightly lower to CA$23.98 from CA$24.11, reflecting a series of recent price target cuts and rating downgrades that cite higher jet fuel costs and tighter margin expectations, even as revenue growth and profit margin assumptions in the model are adjusted upward and the future P/E assumption is marked lower. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on Air Canada highlight a mixed setup, with some analysts trimming targets and ratings while others still see room for upside at current levels.Narrative Update • Mar 31
AC: Fuel Headwinds Will Present Opportunity For Future Upside Potential
Analysts have trimmed the Air Canada price target by about CA$0.25 as higher jet fuel costs and more cautious long term estimates, including lower assumed revenue growth and a slightly higher discount rate, weigh against modestly better profit margin assumptions and a lower future P/E. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Air Canada clusters around two clear themes, with some analysts leaning constructive on execution and valuation, while others focus on fuel costs and capacity risk.
Narrative Update • Mar 16
AC: Higher Fuel Costs And Capacity Plans Will Shape Future Risk Reward
The updated fair value estimate for Air Canada shifts to CA$17.0 from CA$20.1. This reflects analysts' focus on higher discount rates, softer profit margin assumptions, and a higher future P/E multiple after a series of price target cuts tied to rising jet fuel costs and more cautious earnings estimates. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Air Canada tilts more cautious, with several bearish analysts revising ratings and price targets alongside higher fuel cost assumptions and more conservative margin outlooks.Narrative Update • Mar 02
AC: Capacity Plans And Fleet Refresh Will Shape Balanced Risk Reward
Our updated Air Canada narrative reflects a higher fair value estimate of CA$20.10 from CA$18.69, in line with recent analyst price target increases into the CA$22 to CA$27 range, supported by refreshed earnings models and mixed views on the company’s longer term capacity growth plans. Analyst Commentary Street research on Air Canada has been active, with several firms updating their models and price targets following recent earnings.Narrative Update • Feb 16
AC: Fleet Expansion And Partnerships Will Shape Balanced Risk Reward Outlook
Narrative Update The analyst price target for Air Canada has been raised by CA$4 to CA$22, with analysts pointing to updated post earnings models and revised assumptions on revenue growth, margins and future P/E to support the new level. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates around Air Canada have been cautious, even as published price targets move higher.Narrative Update • Jan 21
AC: Share Repurchases Will Support Future Upside Despite Cautious Earnings Expectations
Air Canada's updated analyst price target edges up to about C$24.36 from roughly C$24.24, as analysts factor in slightly adjusted revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions, alongside recent target revisions clustered in the C$21 to C$26 range. Analyst Commentary Recent research points to a mixed but fairly contained range of views on Air Canada, with price targets clustered around the low to mid C$20s.Analysis Article • Jan 09
Air Canada (TSE:AC) Shareholders Will Want The ROCE Trajectory To Continue
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Narrative Update • Jan 07
AC: Expanded Routes And Partnerships Will Support Constructive Long Term Upside
Analysts have modestly reduced their implied fair value for Air Canada from about C$31.59 to C$31.16. This reflects a series of slightly lower Street price targets and a view that near term upside to estimates may be limited, even as revenue growth assumptions and the future P/E expectation have been adjusted.Narrative Update • Dec 19
AC: Share Repurchases Will Drive Future Upside Amid Near-Term Operational Headwinds
Analysts have modestly reduced their Air Canada price target by C$1. This reflects a series of lowered Street targets and a cautious outlook on near term upside amid operational headwinds and limited positive catalysts.Narrative Update • Dec 05
AC: Share Repurchases Will Drive Future Upside Despite Near-Term Labor Headwinds
Air Canada’s analyst price target has been revised modestly lower, by roughly C$1 to C$2 per share, as analysts factor in softer near term upside, lingering labor and yield headwinds, and a lack of immediate positive catalysts despite largely unchanged long term fundamentals. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research reflects a more balanced stance on Air Canada, with analysts broadly trimming price targets while maintaining a mix of positive and cautious views on the company’s execution and valuation.Narrative Update • Nov 21
AC: Summer Route Expansion And Share Buyback Will Drive Bullish Outlook
Analysts have modestly lowered their price target for Air Canada, with the fair value decreasing from C$24.36 to approximately C$24.24. They cite ongoing headwinds and a cautious near-term outlook for the airline sector as reasons for this adjustment.Narrative Update • Oct 29
Labor Uncertainty And New Routes Will Shape Upcoming Performance
Analysts have lowered Air Canada's average price target in recent weeks, with cuts ranging from C$1 to C$2 per report. They cited headwinds such as weaker recent results, persistent labor risks, and a lack of near-term positive catalysts.Narrative Update • Oct 14
International Travel Expansion And Rising Costs Will Define Future Prospects
Air Canada's fair value estimate has been revised downward to $24.36 from $24.89 as analysts cite recent price target reductions, concerns about operational headwinds, and a weaker near-term outlook. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research demonstrates a shift in sentiment surrounding Air Canada's outlook, with several firms adjusting their price targets and ratings in response to operational and market conditions.Narrative Update • Sep 26
International Travel Expansion And Rising Costs Will Define Future Prospects
Air Canada’s consensus price target was slightly reduced to CA$24.89, reflecting analyst caution amid weak Q3 results, strike disruptions, ongoing labor risks, and few near-term catalysts. Analyst Commentary Recent downgrade driven by weak Q3 results due to strike disruptions, ongoing labor risks, and anticipated yield pressure.Analysis Article • Aug 04
Air Canada's (TSE:AC) Problems Go Beyond Weak Profit
Investors were disappointed by Air Canada's ( TSE:AC ) latest earnings release. We did some analysis, and found that...Analysis Article • Jul 21
Is Air Canada (TSE:AC) A Risky Investment?
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Analysis Article • May 11
There's No Escaping Air Canada's (TSE:AC) Muted Earnings Despite A 28% Share Price Rise
Air Canada ( TSE:AC ) shareholders are no doubt pleased to see that the share price has bounced 28% in the last month...Analysis Article • May 02
The Returns At Air Canada (TSE:AC) Aren't Growing
If you're looking for a multi-bagger, there's a few things to keep an eye out for. Firstly, we'd want to identify a...Analysis Article • Apr 04
Does Air Canada (TSE:AC) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Analysis Article • Mar 14
Air Canada's (TSE:AC) Business And Shares Still Trailing The Market
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 2.9x Air Canada ( TSE:AC ) may be sending very bullish signals at the...Analysis Article • Jan 30
Return Trends At Air Canada (TSE:AC) Aren't Appealing
If you're not sure where to start when looking for the next multi-bagger, there are a few key trends you should keep an...Analysis Article • Dec 19
Is Air Canada (TSE:AC) Using Too Much Debt?
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...
New Narrative • Dec 03
Capacity Expansion Amid Rising Costs Will Erode Profits And Limit Earnings Growth
Planned capacity expansion may undermine revenue growth if demand doesn't meet supply increases amid cost pressures.Analysis Article • Nov 28
Does Air Canada (TSE:AC) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?
The excitement of investing in a company that can reverse its fortunes is a big draw for some speculators, so even...Analysis Article • Nov 02
Air Canada (TSE:AC) Held Back By Insufficient Growth Even After Shares Climb 32%
Despite an already strong run, Air Canada ( TSE:AC ) shares have been powering on, with a gain of 32% in the last...Analysis Article • Oct 22
Air Canada (TSE:AC) Is Experiencing Growth In Returns On Capital
To find a multi-bagger stock, what are the underlying trends we should look for in a business? Firstly, we'd want to...CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31 2026 | n/a | n/a | CA$794m |
| Dec 31 2025 | CA$13m | CA$1m | CA$644m |
| Sep 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | -CA$296m |
| Jun 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | CA$1b |
| Mar 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | CA$2b |
| Dec 31 2024 | CA$12m | CA$1m | CA$2b |
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | CA$3b |
| Jun 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | CA$2b |
| Mar 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | CA$2b |
| Dec 31 2023 | CA$12m | CA$1m | CA$2b |
| Sep 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | CA$2b |
| Jun 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | CA$502m |
| Mar 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | -CA$722m |
| Dec 31 2022 | CA$12m | CA$1m | -CA$2b |
| Sep 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | -CA$2b |
| Jun 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | -CA$2b |
| Mar 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | -CA$3b |
| Dec 31 2021 | CA$4m | CA$500k | -CA$4b |
| Sep 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | -CA$4b |
| Jun 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | -CA$4b |
| Mar 31 2021 | n/a | n/a | -CA$5b |
| Dec 31 2020 | CA$3m | CA$455k | -CA$5b |
| Sep 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | -CA$3b |
| Jun 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | -CA$2b |
| Mar 31 2020 | n/a | n/a | CA$82m |
| Dec 31 2019 | CA$4m | CA$700k | CA$1b |
Compensation vs Market: Mike's total compensation ($USD9.51M) is above average for companies of similar size in the Canadian market ($USD3.19M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Mike's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.
CEO
Mike Rousseau (67 yo)
5.3yrs
Tenure
CA$13,127,700
Compensation
Mr. Michael Stewart Rousseau, also known as Mike, has been Chairman of the Chief Executive Board of Star Alliance Services GmbH since December 2024. He has been Chief Executive Officer and President of Air...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO, President & Director | 5.3yrs | CA$13.13m | 0.059% CA$ 3.4m | |
| Executive VP & CFO | 2.8yrs | CA$4.16m | 0.011% CA$ 637.2k | |
| Executive VP & COO | 1yr | CA$3.43m | 0.013% CA$ 728.4k | |
| Executive VP | 1yr | CA$3.80m | 0.020% CA$ 1.1m | |
| Executive VP | 1yr | CA$3.00m | 0.0021% CA$ 122.0k | |
| Chief Information Officer | 4.7yrs | no data | 0.0019% CA$ 106.0k | |
| Head of Financial Planning | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| Executive VP | 4.8yrs | CA$2.51m | 0.0023% CA$ 130.5k | |
| Executive VP and Chief Human Resources & Public Affairs | 12.7yrs | CA$3.41m | 0.017% CA$ 983.8k | |
| Senior Vice President of Operations & Express Carriers | no data | no data | no data | |
| President of Air Canada Pension Investments | no data | no data | no data | |
| Senior Vice President of Flight Operations & Maintenance | 3.2yrs | no data | 0.0073% CA$ 416.6k |
3.0yrs
Average Tenure
57yo
Average Age
Experienced Management: AC's management team is considered experienced (3 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO, President & Director | 5.3yrs | CA$13.13m | 0.059% CA$ 3.4m | |
| Independent Director | 10yrs | CA$325.00k | 0.0036% CA$ 202.9k | |
| Independent Director | 11yrs | CA$290.00k | 0.0066% CA$ 375.6k | |
| Independent Director | 13.5yrs | CA$297.50k | 0.024% CA$ 1.4m | |
| Independent Chairman of the Board | 19.5yrs | CA$490.00k | 0.011% CA$ 624.1k | |
| Independent Director | 12.9yrs | CA$315.00k | 0.028% CA$ 1.6m | |
| Independent Director | 17yrs | CA$297.50k | 0.011% CA$ 631.5k | |
| Independent Director | 8.7yrs | CA$300.00k | no data | |
| Independent Director | 17.2yrs | CA$290.00k | 0.032% CA$ 1.8m | |
| Independent Director | 5.9yrs | CA$295.00k | 0.0052% CA$ 294.7k | |
| Independent Director | 3yrs | CA$295.00k | no data | |
| Independent Director | no data | no data | no data |
10.5yrs
Average Tenure
65yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: AC's board of directors are seasoned and experienced ( 10.5 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
|---|---|
| Company Analysis | 2026/05/25 20:55 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/22 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Air Canada is covered by 31 analysts. 13 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
|---|---|
| Christopher Murray | ATB Cormark |
| David Ocampo | ATB Cormark Historical (Cormark Securities) |
| Ahmad Shaath | Beacon Securities Limited |