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EZJ vs. IAG, WIZZ, RYA, 0RYA, and HLMA

Should you buy easyJet stock or one of its competitors? easyJet's main competitors and comparable companies include International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG), Wizz Air (WIZZ), Ryanair (RYA), Ryanair Holdings (cdi) (0RYA), and Halma (HLMA). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "industrials" sector.

How does easyJet compare to International Consolidated Airlines Group?

easyJet (LON:EZJ) and International Consolidated Airlines Group (LON:IAG) are both industrials companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, valuation, media sentiment, institutional ownership, earnings, profitability and dividends.

easyJet has a beta of 1.723, indicating that its share price is 72% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, International Consolidated Airlines Group has a beta of 1.323, indicating that its share price is 32% more volatile than the broader market.

International Consolidated Airlines Group has a net margin of 10.48% compared to easyJet's net margin of 3.93%. International Consolidated Airlines Group's return on equity of 60.09% beat easyJet's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
easyJet3.93% 11.57% 3.03%
International Consolidated Airlines Group 10.48%60.09%5.44%

easyJet pays an annual dividend of GBX 13.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.0%. International Consolidated Airlines Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 9.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.2%. easyJet pays out 24.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. International Consolidated Airlines Group pays out 15.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. International Consolidated Airlines Group is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

International Consolidated Airlines Group has higher revenue and earnings than easyJet. International Consolidated Airlines Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than easyJet, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
easyJet£10.53B0.48£376.69M£54.1012.48
International Consolidated Airlines Group£33.37B0.57£3.43B£64.206.80

easyJet presently has a consensus price target of GBX 646.43, suggesting a potential downside of 4.23%. International Consolidated Airlines Group has a consensus price target of GBX 510, suggesting a potential upside of 16.78%. Given International Consolidated Airlines Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe International Consolidated Airlines Group is more favorable than easyJet.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
easyJet
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.29
International Consolidated Airlines Group
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.60

41.3% of easyJet shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 25.1% of International Consolidated Airlines Group shares are held by institutional investors. 15.2% of easyJet shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of International Consolidated Airlines Group shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, easyJet had 2 more articles in the media than International Consolidated Airlines Group. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for easyJet and 2 mentions for International Consolidated Airlines Group. International Consolidated Airlines Group's average media sentiment score of 0.16 beat easyJet's score of -0.09 indicating that International Consolidated Airlines Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
easyJet
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
International Consolidated Airlines Group
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Summary

International Consolidated Airlines Group beats easyJet on 13 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does easyJet compare to Wizz Air?

Wizz Air (LON:WIZZ) and easyJet (LON:EZJ) are both industrials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, earnings, dividends, profitability, risk, valuation, media sentiment and analyst recommendations.

easyJet has a net margin of 3.93% compared to Wizz Air's net margin of -0.04%. easyJet's return on equity of 11.57% beat Wizz Air's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Wizz Air-0.04% -0.31% 0.15%
easyJet 3.93%11.57%3.03%

easyJet has higher revenue and earnings than Wizz Air. easyJet is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Wizz Air, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Wizz Air£5.69B0.19£351.20M£2.00527.50
easyJet£10.53B0.48£376.69M£54.1012.48

Wizz Air has a beta of 1.905, suggesting that its stock price is 91% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, easyJet has a beta of 1.723, suggesting that its stock price is 72% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, easyJet had 3 more articles in the media than Wizz Air. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for easyJet and 1 mentions for Wizz Air. easyJet's average media sentiment score of -0.09 beat Wizz Air's score of -0.10 indicating that easyJet is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Wizz Air
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
easyJet
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

69.1% of Wizz Air shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 41.3% of easyJet shares are owned by institutional investors. 26.0% of Wizz Air shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 15.2% of easyJet shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Wizz Air currently has a consensus target price of GBX 3,283.33, indicating a potential upside of 211.22%. easyJet has a consensus target price of GBX 646.43, indicating a potential downside of 4.23%. Given Wizz Air's higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe Wizz Air is more favorable than easyJet.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Wizz Air
1 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
easyJet
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.29

Summary

easyJet beats Wizz Air on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does easyJet compare to Ryanair?

easyJet (LON:EZJ) and Ryanair (LON:RYA) are both industrials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, risk, media sentiment, institutional ownership, profitability, analyst recommendations, valuation and dividends.

In the previous week, Ryanair had 25 more articles in the media than easyJet. MarketBeat recorded 29 mentions for Ryanair and 4 mentions for easyJet. easyJet's average media sentiment score of -0.09 beat Ryanair's score of -0.11 indicating that easyJet is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
easyJet
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Ryanair
1 Very Positive mention(s)
5 Positive mention(s)
9 Neutral mention(s)
8 Negative mention(s)
6 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

easyJet currently has a consensus price target of GBX 646.43, indicating a potential downside of 4.23%. Given Ryanair's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Ryanair is more favorable than easyJet.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
easyJet
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.29
Ryanair
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

41.3% of easyJet shares are owned by institutional investors. 15.2% of easyJet shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

easyJet has higher revenue and earnings than Ryanair. Ryanair is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than easyJet, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
easyJet£10.53B0.48£376.69M£54.1012.48
Ryanair£2.61B0.00N/A-£0.58N/A

easyJet has a net margin of 3.93% compared to Ryanair's net margin of 0.00%. easyJet's return on equity of 11.57% beat Ryanair's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
easyJet3.93% 11.57% 3.03%
Ryanair N/A N/A N/A

Summary

easyJet beats Ryanair on 11 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does easyJet compare to Ryanair Holdings (cdi)?

easyJet (LON:EZJ) and Ryanair Holdings (cdi) (LON:0RYA) are both industrials companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, dividends, profitability, earnings, media sentiment, institutional ownership, risk and analyst recommendations.

easyJet currently has a consensus price target of GBX 646.43, suggesting a potential downside of 4.23%. Ryanair Holdings (cdi) has a consensus price target of GBX 29, suggesting a potential downside of 98.55%. Given easyJet's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe easyJet is more favorable than Ryanair Holdings (cdi).

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
easyJet
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.29
Ryanair Holdings (cdi)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

easyJet has a net margin of 3.93% compared to Ryanair Holdings (cdi)'s net margin of 0.00%. easyJet's return on equity of 11.57% beat Ryanair Holdings (cdi)'s return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
easyJet3.93% 11.57% 3.03%
Ryanair Holdings (cdi) N/A N/A N/A

In the previous week, easyJet had 4 more articles in the media than Ryanair Holdings (cdi). MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for easyJet and 0 mentions for Ryanair Holdings (cdi). Ryanair Holdings (cdi)'s average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat easyJet's score of -0.09 indicating that Ryanair Holdings (cdi) is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
easyJet Neutral
Ryanair Holdings (cdi) Neutral

easyJet has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Ryanair Holdings (cdi). easyJet is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Ryanair Holdings (cdi), indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
easyJet£10.53B0.48£376.69M£54.1012.48
Ryanair Holdings (cdi)£15.59B1.39N/A£88.1122.64

easyJet pays an annual dividend of GBX 13.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.0%. Ryanair Holdings (cdi) pays an annual dividend of GBX 17.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. easyJet pays out 24.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Ryanair Holdings (cdi) pays out 20.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

41.3% of easyJet shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 13.7% of Ryanair Holdings (cdi) shares are held by institutional investors. 15.2% of easyJet shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 5.3% of Ryanair Holdings (cdi) shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

easyJet beats Ryanair Holdings (cdi) on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does easyJet compare to Halma?

Halma (LON:HLMA) and easyJet (LON:EZJ) are both industrials companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, media sentiment, institutional ownership, earnings, risk, valuation, dividends and analyst recommendations.

Halma pays an annual dividend of GBX 23.75 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.7%. easyJet pays an annual dividend of GBX 13.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.0%. Halma pays out 24.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. easyJet pays out 24.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

57.8% of Halma shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 41.3% of easyJet shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.8% of Halma shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 15.2% of easyJet shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Halma had 4 more articles in the media than easyJet. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Halma and 4 mentions for easyJet. Halma's average media sentiment score of 0.56 beat easyJet's score of -0.09 indicating that Halma is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Halma
2 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
easyJet
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

easyJet has higher revenue and earnings than Halma. easyJet is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Halma, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Halma£2.58B5.10£268.37M£98.1735.49
easyJet£10.53B0.48£376.69M£54.1012.48

Halma currently has a consensus price target of £6,003.71, indicating a potential upside of 17,132.24%. easyJet has a consensus price target of GBX 646.43, indicating a potential downside of 4.23%. Given Halma's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Halma is more favorable than easyJet.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Halma
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.56
easyJet
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.29

Halma has a net margin of 14.42% compared to easyJet's net margin of 3.93%. Halma's return on equity of 17.92% beat easyJet's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Halma14.42% 17.92% 8.13%
easyJet 3.93%11.57%3.03%

Halma has a beta of 0.967, meaning that its share price is 3% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, easyJet has a beta of 1.723, meaning that its share price is 72% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Halma beats easyJet on 13 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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EZJ vs. The Competition

MetriceasyJetPassenger Airlines IndustryIndustrials SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£5.05B£8.10B£10.26B£2.90B
Dividend Yield1.97%3,324.96%96.83%6.20%
P/E Ratio12.4821.2125.26366.46
Price / Sales0.489.98279.1690,072.28
Price / Cash0.785.1724.1227.89
Price / Book1.702.394.856.35
Net Income£376.69M£759.10M£614.17M£5.89B
7 Day Performance1.14%2.38%0.76%0.33%
1 Month Performance-0.15%-1.66%-2.62%5.88%
1 Year Performance49.53%3.54%4.71%19.38%

easyJet Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
EZJ
easyJet
2.1776 of 5 stars
GBX 675
+0.7%
GBX 646.43
-4.2%
+48.2%£5.05B£10.53B12.4816,697
IAG
International Consolidated Airlines Group
3.2477 of 5 stars
GBX 445.90
+3.2%
GBX 510
+14.4%
+13.2%£19.51B£33.37B6.955,360
WIZZ
Wizz Air
3.6395 of 5 stars
GBX 1,065
+5.0%
GBX 3,283.33
+208.3%
-15.2%£1.10B£5.69B532.507,389
RYA
Ryanair
N/AN/AN/AN/A£163.33M£2.61BN/A19,100
0RYA
Ryanair Holdings (cdi)
N/AGBX 2,023.40
+1.4%
GBX 29
-98.6%
N/A£21.93B£15.59B22.97N/A

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This page (LON:EZJ) was last updated on 9/25/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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