Avolta Management
Management criteria checks 2/4
Avolta's CEO is Xavier Espel, appointed in Jun 2022, has a tenure of 4.08 years. directly owns 0.096% of the company’s shares, worth CHF7.24M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 4.1 years and 5.2 years respectively.
Key information
Xavier Espel
Chief executive officer
n/a
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | n/a |
| CEO tenure | 4.1yrs |
| CEO ownership | 0.1% |
| Management average tenure | 4.1yrs |
| Board average tenure | 5.2yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Analysis Article • Jun 18
Avolta (SWX:AVOL) Stock Could Be 22% Below Fair Value After Refinancing News
Avolta (SWX:AVOL) is back in focus after the company refinanced part of its €750 million Senior Notes due 2027 and extended its Phoenix Sky Harbor airport retail concession for eight years. See our latest analysis for Avolta. Recent momentum in Avolta’s share price has been strong, with a 1-month share price return of 16.86% and a year to date share price return of 12.01%. The 1-year total shareholder return of 26.00% and 3-year total shareholder return of 43.10% point to gains that have...
Narrative Update • Jun 18
AVOL: Airport Contracts And Mixed Rating Views Will Shape Future Share Performance
Analysts have modestly lifted their price target on Avolta to CHF 59 from CHF 55, citing updated assumptions around discount rates and future P/E that support a slightly higher valuation framework for the stock. Analyst Commentary on Avolta Stock Recent research on Avolta reflects a mix of optimism around valuation support and caution on execution and growth risks.Narrative Update • Jun 03
AVOL: Airport Contracts And Buybacks Will Support Balanced Future Earnings Potential
Analysts have nudged Avolta's fair value estimate slightly lower to CHF 51.94 from CHF 52.19. Street price targets, including recent moves to CHF 55 and CHF 59, reflect a view that the stock may support a higher P/E multiple despite more conservative assumptions for growth and margins.Narrative Update • May 01
AVOL: Airport Expansion And Capital Returns Will Support Future Earnings Potential
Avolta's updated analyst price target has edged down by about CHF 2 to CHF 52, with analysts tying the change to slightly softer assumptions for revenue growth and profit margins following recent mixed target moves and rating shifts at major banks. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Avolta highlights a mix of confidence in the long term equity story and fresh caution around execution and valuation, with price targets and ratings moving in both directions over the past few months.Narrative Update • Apr 16
AVOL: Airport Expansion And Capital Returns Will Shape Future Earnings Balance
Avolta’s updated analyst price target reflects a small fair value adjustment to CHF 53.73, as analysts point to a slightly lower revenue growth outlook, a marginally higher profit margin and recent price target increases from banks citing an improving business model in a supportive industry backdrop. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Avolta centers on revised price targets and rating changes that reflect shifting views on the company’s execution and the industry backdrop.Narrative Update • Apr 02
AVOL: Airport Expansion And Capital Returns Will Frame Future Earnings Potential
Avolta's analyst price target has inched higher to CHF 55 from CHF 52, as analysts point to an improving business model, supportive industry trends and a slightly higher assumed future P/E multiple despite more tempered revenue growth and profit margin assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent research points to a generally constructive view on Avolta, with several firms revisiting their assumptions on valuation, execution risk and growth expectations.Narrative Update • Mar 18
AVOL: Expanded Airport Footprint And Buyback Program Will Shape Future Earnings Power
The analyst price target for Avolta has been raised from about CHF 51.70 to around CHF 53.70. This reflects updated assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E in line with recent Street research price target increases from CHF 52 to CHF 55 and from CHF 45 to CHF 65.Narrative Update • Mar 03
AVOL: Upgraded Airport Concessions Expansion Will Shape Future Earnings Power
Avolta's fair value estimate has increased to CHF 51.74 from CHF 50.61 as analysts highlight a stronger business model and higher future P/E assumptions, even as their expectations for revenue growth and profit margins moderate slightly. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates show a mix of optimism and caution around Avolta, with several firms revisiting their price targets and ratings as views on the business model and growth outlook evolve.Narrative Update • Feb 17
AVOL: Airport Concessions And Buybacks Will Shape Execution Risks And Opportunities
Analysts have made a modest upward revision to their Avolta price target to CHF 50.61. This move was shaped by mixed recent research, in which one firm trimmed its target by CHF 1 while another raised its view by CHF 6, alongside updated assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E levels.Analysis Article • Jan 16
At CHF47.10, Is Avolta AG (VTX:AVOL) Worth Looking At Closely?
Avolta AG ( VTX:AVOL ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw a double-digit share price rise of over 10% in...Analysis Article • Oct 10
Should You Think About Buying Avolta AG (VTX:AVOL) Now?
While Avolta AG ( VTX:AVOL ) might not have the largest market cap around , it received a lot of attention from a...Analysis Article • Sep 24
These 4 Measures Indicate That Avolta (VTX:AVOL) Is Using Debt Extensively
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Narrative Update • Sep 13
Asia Pacific And Middle East Expansion Will Redefine Global Retail
Analysts have modestly raised Avolta’s price target to CHF49.77, reflecting increased confidence in its unique global positioning and long-term travel retail growth prospects, though concerns around valuation and macroeconomic headwinds remain. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts cite Avolta's unique positioning as the only global hybrid player in the fragmented travel retail market.Analysis Article • Sep 04
Avolta AG's (VTX:AVOL) Popularity With Investors Is Clear
When close to half the companies in Switzerland have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 19x, you may consider...Analysis Article • Aug 08
Some Investors May Be Willing To Look Past Avolta's (VTX:AVOL) Soft Earnings
Soft earnings didn't appear to concern Avolta AG's ( VTX:AVOL ) shareholders over the last week. Our analysis suggests...Analysis Article • Jul 29
Returns Are Gaining Momentum At Avolta (VTX:AVOL)
To find a multi-bagger stock, what are the underlying trends we should look for in a business? In a perfect world, we'd...Analysis Article • Jul 11
Avolta AG's (VTX:AVOL) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 97% Above Its Share Price
Key Insights The projected fair value for Avolta is CHF88.40 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current share...
New Narrative • Mar 16
Global Expansion And Customer Engagement Initiatives Will Drive Future Success
Avolta's expansion in commercial and digital spaces, along with geographic growth in key regions, aims to boost customer engagement and revenue.CEO
Xavier Espel (56 yo)
4.1yrs
Tenure
Mr. Xavier Rossinyol Espel has been a Non-Executive Director of Autogrill S.p.A. and also serves as its President of the Board of Directors; he was Independent Director at the firm since February 3, 2023....
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Chairman of the Board | 23.5yrs | CHF 5.28m | 0.47% CHF 35.0m | |
| Chief Executive Officer | 4.1yrs | no data | 0.096% CHF 7.2m | |
| CFO & Group Treasurer | 7.3yrs | no data | 0.030% CHF 2.2m | |
| Global Head of Investor Relations | 2.6yrs | no data | no data | |
| Group General Counsel | 21.5yrs | no data | no data | |
| Director of Corporate Communications | 3.5yrs | no data | no data | |
| Chief Executive Officer North America | 5yrs | no data | no data | |
| President & CEO of Europe | 12.5yrs | no data | 0.028% CHF 2.1m | |
| Advisor | 7.5yrs | no data | no data | |
| President & CEO of Asia Pacific (APAC) | 3.4yrs | no data | 0.0037% CHF 274.8k | |
| President & CEO of North America | 3.4yrs | no data | no data | |
| President & CEO of Latin America | 3.3yrs | no data | no data |
4.1yrs
Average Tenure
57.5yo
Average Age
Experienced Management: AVOL's management team is considered experienced (4.1 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Chairman of the Board | 23.5yrs | CHF 5.28m | 0.47% CHF 35.0m | |
| Independent & Non-Executive Director | 5.2yrs | CHF 438.90k | no data | |
| Independent Director | 6.2yrs | CHF 400.00k | no data | |
| Independent Honorary Chairman | 3.4yrs | CHF 268.00k | no data | |
| Independent & Non-Executive Director | 1.2yrs | no data | no data | |
| Independent Director | 5.8yrs | CHF 250.00k | no data | |
| Independent Director | 5.2yrs | CHF 350.00k | no data | |
| Independent Non-Executive Vice-Chairman | 3.4yrs | CHF 428.70k | no data | |
| Lead Independent Director | 10.3yrs | CHF 539.40k | no data | |
| Independent & Non-Executive Director | 1.2yrs | no data | no data | |
| Independent Non-Executive Director | 7.2yrs | CHF 375.00k | no data | |
| Independent & Non-Executive Vice-Chairman | 3.2yrs | CHF 428.70k | no data |
5.2yrs
Average Tenure
66.5yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: AVOL's board of directors are considered experienced (5.2 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/07/07 23:54 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/07/07 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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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
Avolta AG is covered by 27 analysts. 16 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 |
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| Ricardo Benevides Freitas | Banco Santander |
| Carlos Javier Treviño Peinador | Banco Santander |
| Mariano Szachtman | Banco Santander |