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

Should you buy easyJet stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares easyJet with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with easyJet include Wizz Air (WIZZ), Ryanair (RYA), Ryanair Holdings (cdi) (0RYA), International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG), and Halma (HLMA).

How does easyJet compare to Wizz Air?

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

Wizz Air has a beta of 1.918, meaning that its stock price is 92% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, easyJet has a beta of 1.702, meaning that its stock price is 70% more volatile than the broader market.

easyJet has a net margin of 3.93% compared to Wizz Air's net margin of 2.19%. Wizz Air's return on equity of 30.56% beat easyJet's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Wizz Air2.19% 30.56% 0.15%
easyJet 3.93%11.57%3.03%

In the previous week, easyJet had 1 more articles in the media than Wizz Air. MarketBeat recorded 15 mentions for easyJet and 14 mentions for Wizz Air. easyJet's average media sentiment score of 0.39 beat Wizz Air's score of 0.20 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
4 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
3 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
easyJet
2 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
10 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

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£5.69B0.20£351.20M£2.00551.50
easyJet£10.53B0.48£376.69M£54.1012.45

69.1% of Wizz Air shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 42.1% 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 endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Wizz Air currently has a consensus price target of GBX 3,275, indicating a potential upside of 196.92%. easyJet has a consensus price target of GBX 579.29, indicating a potential downside of 14.00%. Given Wizz Air's higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly 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
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25

Summary

easyJet beats Wizz Air on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does easyJet compare to Ryanair?

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

42.1% of easyJet shares are held by institutional investors. 15.2% of easyJet shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers 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
Ryanair£2.61B0.00N/A-£0.58N/A
easyJet£10.53B0.48£376.69M£54.1012.45

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
RyanairN/A N/A N/A
easyJet 3.93%11.57%3.03%

In the previous week, Ryanair had 27 more articles in the media than easyJet. MarketBeat recorded 42 mentions for Ryanair and 15 mentions for easyJet. easyJet's average media sentiment score of 0.39 beat Ryanair's score of -0.62 indicating that easyJet is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Ryanair
2 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
9 Neutral mention(s)
12 Negative mention(s)
17 Very Negative mention(s)
Negative
easyJet
2 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
10 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

easyJet has a consensus price target of GBX 579.29, indicating a potential downside of 14.00%. Given Ryanair's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Ryanair is more favorable than easyJet.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Ryanair
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
easyJet
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25

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 airlines industry companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk, earnings, media sentiment, dividends and valuation.

42.1% 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 endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

easyJet currently has a consensus target price of GBX 579.29, indicating a potential downside of 14.00%. Ryanair Holdings (cdi) has a consensus target price of GBX 29, indicating a potential downside of 98.71%. Given easyJet's higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe easyJet is more favorable than Ryanair Holdings (cdi).

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
easyJet
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25
Ryanair Holdings (cdi)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

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 0.8%. 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.

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 15 more articles in the media than Ryanair Holdings (cdi). MarketBeat recorded 15 mentions for easyJet and 0 mentions for Ryanair Holdings (cdi). easyJet's average media sentiment score of 0.39 beat Ryanair Holdings (cdi)'s score of 0.00 indicating that easyJet is being referred to more favorably in the 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£54.1012.45
Ryanair Holdings (cdi)£15.54B1.56N/A£88.1125.43

Summary

easyJet beats Ryanair Holdings (cdi) on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does easyJet compare to International Consolidated Airlines Group?

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

International Consolidated Airlines Group has a net margin of 11.41% compared to easyJet's net margin of 3.93%. International Consolidated Airlines Group's return on equity of 71.82% beat easyJet's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
International Consolidated Airlines Group11.41% 71.82% 5.44%
easyJet 3.93%11.57%3.03%

In the previous week, easyJet had 10 more articles in the media than International Consolidated Airlines Group. MarketBeat recorded 15 mentions for easyJet and 5 mentions for International Consolidated Airlines Group. International Consolidated Airlines Group's average media sentiment score of 0.84 beat easyJet's score of 0.39 indicating that International Consolidated Airlines Group is being referred to more favorably in the media.

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

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
International Consolidated Airlines Group£33.35B0.60£3.43B£72.176.22
easyJet£10.53B0.48£376.69M£54.1012.45

International Consolidated Airlines Group currently has a consensus price target of GBX 466, indicating a potential upside of 3.76%. easyJet has a consensus price target of GBX 579.29, indicating a potential downside of 14.00%. 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
International Consolidated Airlines Group
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.60
easyJet
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25

International Consolidated Airlines Group has a beta of 1.33, indicating that its stock price is 33% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, easyJet has a beta of 1.702, indicating that its stock price is 70% more volatile than the broader market.

International Consolidated Airlines Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 10.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.4%. easyJet pays an annual dividend of GBX 13.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.0%. International Consolidated Airlines Group pays out 15.0% 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. International Consolidated Airlines Group is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

25.1% of International Consolidated Airlines Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 42.1% of easyJet shares are held by institutional investors. 0.2% of International Consolidated Airlines Group shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 15.2% of easyJet shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

International Consolidated Airlines Group beats easyJet on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does easyJet compare to Halma?

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

easyJet has a beta of 1.702, meaning that its share price is 70% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Halma has a beta of 0.981, meaning that its share price is 2% less volatile than the broader market.

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
easyJet£10.53B0.48£376.69M£54.1012.45
Halma£2.58B5.23£268.37M£98.1736.44

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
easyJet3.93% 11.57% 3.03%
Halma 14.42%17.92%8.13%

In the previous week, easyJet had 14 more articles in the media than Halma. MarketBeat recorded 15 mentions for easyJet and 1 mentions for Halma. easyJet's average media sentiment score of 0.39 beat Halma's score of 0.32 indicating that easyJet is being referred to more favorably in the media.

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

42.1% of easyJet shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 57.6% of Halma shares are held by institutional investors. 15.2% of easyJet shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.8% of Halma shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

easyJet currently has a consensus target price of GBX 579.29, suggesting a potential downside of 14.00%. Halma has a consensus target price of £4,808.85, suggesting a potential upside of 13,341.36%. Given Halma's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Halma is more favorable than easyJet.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
easyJet
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25
Halma
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

easyJet pays an annual dividend of GBX 13.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.0%. Halma pays an annual dividend of GBX 23.75 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.7%. easyJet pays out 24.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Halma pays out 24.2% 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.

Summary

Halma beats easyJet on 11 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

MetriceasyJetAirlines IndustryIndustrials SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£5.04B£7.96B£9.48B£2.76B
Dividend Yield1.96%2.14%3.54%6.16%
P/E Ratio12.4530.8626.72368.11
Price / Sales0.4834.072,081.1784,635.11
Price / Cash0.784.9727.2827.87
Price / Book1.703.714.457.47
Net Income£376.69M£1.29B£791.21M£5.89B
7 Day Performance12.68%-1.13%-0.83%-0.36%
1 Month Performance34.72%5.34%0.15%-1.13%
1 Year Performance28.65%10.01%15.23%61.65%

easyJet Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
EZJ
easyJet
3.3144 of 5 stars
GBX 673.60
-0.2%
GBX 579.29
-14.0%
+16.2%£5.04B£10.53B12.4516,697
WIZZ
Wizz Air
2.9646 of 5 stars
GBX 1,207
-0.9%
GBX 3,325
+175.5%
+8.9%£1.25B£5.69B603.507,389
RYA
Ryanair
N/AN/AN/AN/A£163.33M£2.61BN/A19,100
0RYA
Ryanair Holdings (cdi)
N/AGBX 2,377
+18.6%
GBX 29
-98.8%
N/A£25.77B£15.54B26.98N/A
IAG
International Consolidated Airlines Group
3.1911 of 5 stars
GBX 481.80
-0.6%
GBX 466
-3.3%
+24.6%£21.45B£33.35B6.685,360

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This page (LON:EZJ) was last updated on 7/14/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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