How to buy International Consolidated Airlines Group S-A stock

International Consolidated Airlines Group, S.A is an airlines business based in the US. International Consolidated Airlines Group S-A shares (ICAGY) are listed on the PINK and all prices are listed in US Dollars. International Consolidated Airlines Group S-A employs 63,501 staff and has a market cap (total outstanding shares value) of USD$5.8 billion.

How to buy shares in International Consolidated Airlines Group S-A

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3. Search for International Consolidated Airlines Group S-A Find the stock by name or ticker symbol: ICAGY. Research its history to confirm it's a solid investment against your financial goals.
4. Purchase now or later. Buy today with a market order or use a limit order to delay your purchase until International Consolidated Airlines Group S-A reaches your desired price. To spread out your purchase, look into dollar-cost averaging, which smooths out buying at consistent intervals and amounts.
5. Decide on how many to buy. Weigh your budget against a diversified portfolio that can minimize risk through the market's ups and downs. You may be able to buy a fractional share of International Consolidated Airlines Group S-A, depending on your broker.
6. Check in on your investment. Congratulations, you own a part of International Consolidated Airlines Group S-A. Optimize your portfolio by tracking how your stock — and even the business — performs with an eye on the long term. You may be eligible for dividends and shareholder voting rights on directors and management that can affect your stock.

International Consolidated Airlines Group S-A share price

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International Consolidated Airlines Group S-A shares at a glance

• Key figures

Information last updated 2020-09-08.

52-week range	USD$3.9 - USD$17.51
50-day moving average	USD$5.2091
200-day moving average	USD$6.2988
Wall St. target price	USD$5.79
PE ratio	2.9502
Dividend yield	USD$0.64 (11.47%)
Earnings per share (TTM)	USD$3.202

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International Consolidated Airlines Group S-A price performance over time

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Is International Consolidated Airlines Group S-A under- or over-valued?

Valuing International Consolidated Airlines Group S-A stock is incredibly difficult, and any metric has to be viewed as part of a bigger picture of International Consolidated Airlines Group S-A's overall performance. However, analysts commonly use some key metrics to help gauge the value of a stock.

International Consolidated Airlines Group S-A's P/E ratio

International Consolidated Airlines Group S-A's current share price divided by its per-share earnings (EPS) over a 12-month period gives a "trailing price/earnings ratio" of roughly 3x. In other words, International Consolidated Airlines Group S-A shares trade at around 3x recent earnings.

International Consolidated Airlines Group S-A financials

Gross profit TTM	USD$7.3 billion
Return on assets TTM	0.57%
Return on equity TTM	-78.67%
Profit margin	-15.44%
Book value	$8.064
Market capitalisation	USD$5.8 billion

TTM: trailing 12 months

International Consolidated Airlines Group S-A share dividends

Dividend payout ratio: 77.55% of net profits

Recently International Consolidated Airlines Group S-A has paid out, on average, around 77.55% of net profits as dividends. That has enabled analysts to estimate a "forward annual dividend yield" of 11.47% of the current stock value. This means that over a year, based on recent payouts (which are sadly no guarantee of future payouts), International Consolidated Airlines Group S-A shareholders could enjoy a 11.47% return on their shares, in the form of dividend payments. In International Consolidated Airlines Group S-A's case, that would currently equate to about $0.64 per share.

International Consolidated Airlines Group S-A's payout ratio would broadly be considered high, and as such this stock could appeal to those looking to generate an income. Bear in mind however that companies should normally also look to re-invest a decent amount of net profits to ensure future growth.

International Consolidated Airlines Group S-A's most recent dividend payout was on 9 December 2019. The latest dividend was paid out to all shareholders who bought their shares by 27 November 2019 (the "ex-dividend date").

Have International Consolidated Airlines Group S-A's shares ever split?

International Consolidated Airlines Group S-A's shares were split on a 2499:1000 basis on 25 October 2016. So if you had owned 1000 shares the day before before the split, the next day you'd have owned 2499 shares. This wouldn't directly have changed the overall worth of your International Consolidated Airlines Group S-A shares – just the quantity. However, indirectly, the new 60% lower share price could have impacted the market appetite for International Consolidated Airlines Group S-A shares which in turn could have impacted International Consolidated Airlines Group S-A's share price.

International Consolidated Airlines Group S-A share price volatility

Over the last 12 months, International Consolidated Airlines Group S-A's shares have ranged in value from as little as $3.9 up to $17.51. A popular way to gauge a stock's volatility is its "beta".

Beta is a measure of a share's volatility in relation to the market. The market (PINK average) beta is 1, while International Consolidated Airlines Group S-A's is 1.6596. This would suggest that International Consolidated Airlines Group S-A's shares are more volatile than the average for this exchange and represent, relatively-speaking, a higher risk (but potentially also market-beating returns).

International Consolidated Airlines Group S-A overview

International Consolidated Airlines Group, S.A., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the provision of passenger and cargo transportation services in the United Kingdom, Spain, Ireland, the United States, and rest of the world. The company operates under the British Airways, Iberia, Vueling, Aer Lingus, and LEVEL brands. It operates a fleet of 598 aircraft flying to 279 destinations. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Madrid, Spain.

Frequently asked questions

• What percentage of International Consolidated Airlines Group S-A is owned by institutions?

  Currently 0.031% of International Consolidated Airlines Group S-A shares are held by institutions.

• How many people work for International Consolidated Airlines Group S-A?

  Latest data suggests 63,501 work at International Consolidated Airlines Group S-A.

• When does the fiscal year end for International Consolidated Airlines Group S-A?

  International Consolidated Airlines Group S-A's fiscal year ends in December.

• Where is International Consolidated Airlines Group S-A based?

  International Consolidated Airlines Group S-A's address is: El Caserío, Madrid, Spain, 28042