Guide to buying Air Canada stock in Canada

Air Canada is an airlines business based in Canada. Air Canada stocks (AC) are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange, and all prices are listed in Canadian Dollars.

Its last market close was C$18.88, which is a decrease of 0.74% over the previous week. Air Canada employs 37,200 staff and has a trailing 12-month revenue of around C$22 billion.

Keep reading to see up-to-date Air Canada stock price and performance data, along with a step-by-step guide for how to buy Air Canada stock in Canada.

Air Canada (AC) stock summary

Company stock name	Air Canada
Stock ticker symbol	AC
Exchange	Toronto Stock Exchange
Open	C$18.99
High	C$19.07
Low	C$18.63
Close	C$18.88
Adjusted closing	C$18.88
Volume The number of stocks traded during the day	2,141,541
52-week stock price range	C$12.69 – C$26.18
Where to buy Air Canada stock	Buy on CIBC Investor's Edge

The values in this table are accurate as of the market close on December 4, 2025, and all amounts are in CAD.

Can I buy Air Canada stock in Canada?

Yes, you can buy Air Canada stock in Canada. You simply need to open a brokerage account with an online trading platform that supports stocks on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) exchange. Platforms like Interactive Brokers will allow you to directly buy Air Canada stock from within Canada.

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Air Canada stock chart (Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX): AC)

This chart tracks Air Canada stock price performance over time.

Air Canada stock price

Air Canada's stock price at the last available market close was C$18.88 (as of December 4, 2025). For comparison, seven days ago Air Canada's stock price was C$19.02. A full 30 days ago it was C$18.62, and a year ago it was C$25.91.

Can I buy Air Canada stock on the TSX?

No, you cannot buy Air Canada stock on the TSX because Air Canada stock is not listed on the TSX. Instead, Air Canada stock is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "AC."

That said, if you're wondering how to invest in Air Canada stock in Canada, you still have the option to do so by opening a trading account with a Canadian brokerage that gives you access to Toronto Stock Exchange, like Interactive Brokers.

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Air Canada stock dividends

Air Canada is not expected to pay a dividend over the next 12 months. We'll continue to monitor Air Canada's stock information and update this guide if that changes.

Air Canada stock performance metrics

Here are some common key metrics for Air Canada stock that analysts often use to help gauge a stock's value—P/E ratio, PEG ratio and EBITDA.

• Air Canada's P/E ratio

  Air Canada's current share price divided by its per-share earnings (EPS) over the past 12 months gives a trailing price/earnings (P/E) ratio of roughly 0x. In other words, Air Canada shares trade at around 0 times recent earnings.

• Air Canada's PEG ratio

  Air Canada's price/earnings-to-growth (PEG) ratio is calculated by dividing its P/E ratio by its earnings growth, which comes out to about 0.34. A lower ratio can suggest a stock offers better value, while a higher ratio may suggest worse value.

  The PEG ratio provides a broader view than the P/E ratio alone, as it factors in Air Canada's expected earnings growth. By accounting for growth, investors can use the PEG ratio to compare the valuations of multiple high-growth companies.

• Air Canada's EBITDA

  Air Canada's EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) is C$1.8 billion. EBITDA is a measure of a company's overall financial performance and is often used as a proxy for a company's profitability.

How volatile is Air Canada stock?

Over the last 12 months, Air Canada's stocks price has ranged from C$12.69 to as high as C$26.18. Air Canada's beta measurement of stock volatility is 1.73. For comparison, the market (Toronto Stock Exchange) average beta is 1. This would suggest that Air Canada's stocks are more volatile than the average for this exchange and represent, relatively-speaking, a higher risk (but potentially also market-beating returns).

Some analysists use "beta" to gauge a stock's volatility. Beta is a popular way to measure a stocks volatility in relation to the market. Here is a breakdown of Air Canada's beta stock volatility rating.

Air Canada company and revenue performance

Market Capitalization The total market value of Air Canada's outstanding shares	C$5.6 billion
Gross profit (TTM)	C$6.1 billion
Operating margin (TTM)	7.50%
Profit margin	-1.35%
Revenue (TTM)	C$22 billion
Return on assets (TTM)	1.02%
Return on equity (TTM)	-11.23%
Earnings per share (TTM)	-C$0.69
50-day moving stock price average The average share price over the last 50 days	C$18.35
200-day moving stock price average The average share price over the last 200 days	C$18.02

All dollar amounts in this table are in CAD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on December 4, 2025.

Air Canada company profile

Air Canada provides domestic, U.S. transborder, and international airline services. The company provides scheduled passenger services under the Air Canada Vacations and Air Canada Rouge brand names in the Canadian market, the Canada-U.S. transborder market, and in the international market to and from Canada, as well as through capacity purchase agreements on other regional carriers.

As of December 31, 2024, it operated a fleet of 212 aircraft under the Air Canada brand name comprising 122 Airbus narrow-body aircraft, and 90 Airbus wide-body aircraft; 40 aircraft under the Air Canada Rouge brand name consisting of 17 Airbus A321 aircraft, 5 Airbus A320 aircraft, and 18 Airbus A319 aircraft; and 118 aircraft under the Air Canada Express brand name, including 25 Embraer 175, 15 Mitsubishi CRJ-200, 35 Mitsubishi CRJ-900, and 43 De Havilland Dash 8-400aircraft. The company provides air cargo services for routes between Canada, the United States, Europe, Asia, South America, and Australia.

In addition, it develops, operates, markets, and distributes vacation travel packages in the Caribbean, Mexico, the United States, Europe, Central and South America, Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East; offers cruise packages in North America, Europe, the Caribbean, Japan, and Dubai; and provides travel loyalty programs. Air Canada was founded in 1937 and is headquartered in Saint-Laurent, Canada.

• Common company-related questions about Air Canada

  What percentage of Air Canada is owned by insiders or institutions?
  Currently 0.195% of Air Canada stocks are held by insiders and 17.45% by institutions.

  How many people work for Air Canada?
  Latest data suggests 37,200 work at Air Canada.

  When does the fiscal year end for Air Canada?
  Air Canada's fiscal year ends in December.

  Where is Air Canada based?
  Air Canada's address is: 7373 COte-Vertu Boulevard West, Saint-Laurent, QC, Canada, H4Y1H4

  What is Air Canada's ISIN number?
  Air Canada's international securities identification number is: CA0089118776

  What is Air Canada's CUSIP number?
  Air Canada's Committee on Uniform Securities Identification Procedures number is: 008911877

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Do I have to pay tax on gains from Air Canada stock sales in Canada?

Yes, you'll need to pay taxes in Canada on investment income, which includes any profit from selling Air Canada stock. The CRA taxes investment income from stocks in Canada based on three main factors:

1. Investment income. Investment income includes money earned from interest, dividends or capital gains, which may affect how much you have to pay in taxes on stock sales in Canada.
2. Investor type. Your investment income will be taxed differently depending on whether you're a regular investor or a day trader (which means you buy and trade stocks on a daily basis as your primary form of income).
3. Tax bracket. The higher your tax bracket, the more you'll pay on income from stock sales. Your tax bracket depends on your gross income (minus deductions).

You can learn more about the tax implications of selling stocks in Canada here.

Frequently asked questions about Air Canada stock

• Can I buy Air Canada stock directly as a Canadian investor?

  Yes, Canadian investors can buy Air Canada stock directly through various online brokerage platforms available in Canada. You can compare trading platform options and fees for buying Air Canada stock in our table here.

• How much is Air Canada stock worth?

  As of the last market close (on December 4, 2025), Air Canada stock is worth C$18.88 per share.

• Can Canadians buy American stocks?

  Yes, Canadians can buy American stocks through Canadian trading platforms that give access to American stock exchanges such as the NYSE and Nasdaq. The good news is that most Canadian brokerage platforms, like Questrade, Interactive Brokers, Moomoo and Wealthsimple, give access to US exchanges. Read our full guide on how to buy US stocks in Canada to learn more.

• Can I buy fractional shares of Air Canada stock?

  Yes, it may be possible to buy fractional shares of Air Canada stock depending on the trading platform you're signed up with. Fractional shares can allow you to invest in Air Canada stock even when you can't afford its full share price. You can read our full guide to how fractional shares work to learn more.

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