IAG, as it’s also known, should be suffering a severe bout of turbulence as the Iran conflict drives up the price of jet fuel, threatening shortages and flight cancellations.

How much will Iran cost this stock?

The board has warned of the danger. Even though 70% of its 2026 fuel needs are hedged, costs are still expected to land €1.6bn higher than originally expected, hitting a hefty €9bn. Given that IAG only made a pre-tax operating profit of $5bn last year, that’s quite a hit to absorb. It’s a shame, because full-year profits have been climbing nicely.

• 2025 – €5.024bn
• 2024 – €4.443bn
• 2023 – €3.507bn
• 2022 – €1.256bn
• 2021 – (€2.765bn)

That 2021 figure, which showed a €2.765bn loss, reflect the ravages of the pandemic, when its fleets were grounded and debt swelled. As profits have recovered, so has the IAG share price. It’s up 120% over five years, and almost 30% over 12 months. Obviously, last month helped. But how come it did so well?

IAG posted a decent set of Q1 profits on 8 May, with revenues up 19% to €7.2bn, slightly better than expected. The board also paid off another €1.8bn of net debt, reducing the total to €4.2bn. In 2022, debt peaked at €10.4bn. So that’s good going.

Q1 ran to 31 March, so only the final month reflected events in Iran. Yet the shares still picked up momentum in the weeks that followed, which I put down to growing hopes of a deal in the Middle East.

Is this still a bargain buy today?

So far, investors have been willing to accept Donald Trump’s assurances that a solution is close. They’re calculating he doesn’t want to go into November’s mid-term elections with missiles and oil prices flying. You can take your own view on whether he’ll manage it.

Investors considering IAG today will be impressed by its low price-to-earnings ratio of 6.8. We shouldn’t assume it will climb towards the FTSE 100 average of 16.2 though. Airlines have high fixed costs and are vulnerable to a host of shocks, including geopolitics, climate change, oil prices, natural disasters and the business cycle. Investors may be reluctant to bid the price too high.

Yet there are other attractions. IAG still has to complete the remaining €1bn of its ongoing €1.5bn share buyback programme. And the dividend is slowly recovering from its post-Covid cancellation. The forward yield is now 2.5%.

But for me, this is mostly about the growth, and I’ve had plenty of that. I think IAG shares are worth considering, but they remain at the mercy of events in Iran. Perhaps it’s one to consider buying on a dip, rather than a spike. We might get one in June and I’ll be watching out for it. Maybe you should too.

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There’d be a little bit in dividend cash to add to that. But with a yield of only 2.1% forecast for the current year, it really has been about share price growth.

A rise like this might seem surprising when we look at other UK-listed airlines. Shares in easyJet have slumped 60% in the same five years. Wizz Air Holdings has done worse, with a painful 78% loss. In tough times for a sector, maybe bigger really is best.

Pausing for breath?

The IAG share price has gone off the boil in 2026, up just 3% year to date. That’s mainly due to an Iran-related dip though. But even with the price of jet fuel through the roof, can IAG get back to its impressive growth path? There are signs it might do exactly that.

We are pleased to report a strong first quarter, in which revenue grew by 1.9% and profit grew by 77.3% to €351 million … IAG is uniquely positioned to navigate the current headwinds created by the Middle East conflict thanks to our leading positions across diverse markets, strong brands, structurally high margins and strong balance sheet.

CEO Luis Gallego during May’s Q1 results

That balance sheet could be key. The airline does carry net debt. But at €5,948m at the end of 2025, it had fallen 43% from €10,385m in 2022. And forecasts show it dropping to just €3,615m by 2028.

Oil shock

We really can’t just overlook the shock of oil prices from the Iran conflict. The company expects its fuel bill for the full year to be about €2bn more than it was in 2025, at around €9bn. But while an extra €2bn cost is nothing to sniff at, this is a company with over €33bn revenue in 2025 — and €5bn operating profit.

And the hit is a lot less than it could have been, as the company has been managing its fuel hedging impressively well.

Yes, it means some pain in 2026. But I wouldn’t let that put me off the long-term potential for a stock like this. And the key thing for me is that, even at this very tough time, IAG’s way more than enough liquidity to get through the short-term crisis.

Headwinds

International Consolidated might have about 70% of its 2026 fuel needs hedged. But all those potential flyers out there can’t say the same for their household energy bills. And how aviation demand plays out in the coming months is a big unknown. It really might take some time to get back on track

I could see IAG shares continuing their current weakness for the rest of the year. But for long-term investors looking beyond the current turmoil, this could be one to consider putting a bit of money on now.

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Yet underneath the volatility, the business is still making healthy profits. So are investors right to be nervous? Or has this slump created an exciting buying opportunity?

Why are IAG shares under pressure?

The core problem is the war in Iran. The conflict has pushed jet fuel prices sharply higher by disrupting supply through the Strait of Hormuz – a key chokepoint for global oil and gas. Because fuel typically makes up around 30% of an airline’s operating costs, even modest price increases can hammer profits.

For IAG, that impact is far from modest. Management now expects its 2026 fuel bill to hit about €9bn, up roughly €2bn from 2025, and has warned that profits and free cash flow will likely come in below earlier guidance as a result.

This geopolitically triggered profit warning is a real shame, given that IAG actually reported a pretty strong start to the year. First-quarter revenue rose to €7,181m, while operating profit jumped 77% to €351m on the back of robust demand.

However, management hasn’t been idle. To soften the blow, IAG has leaned on fuel hedging and capacity tweaks.

Around 70% of its expected 2026 fuel needs are already hedged. It has also redeployed some Middle East capacity into higher-demand routes such as North America, Asia and leisure destinations.

Even so, the remaining unhedged exposure is enough to dent profits. And that’s what investors are currently panicking about.

Is this dip a buying opportunity?

The argument to buy IAG shares starts with demand and positioning.

IAG runs a portfolio of strong brands, including British Airways, Iberia and Aer Lingus. And the firm retains a particularly powerful exposure to the lucrative North Atlantic corridor, where premium cabin demand has been “robust”, structurally supporting higher margins.

In fact, this advantage is why some institutional analysts such as Morgan Stanley and Barclays have actually raised their share price targets this month, even with the uncertain backdrop.

However, that doesn’t mean IAG’s a guaranteed winner. If the conflict and supply disruptions keep jet fuel elevated for longer than expected, hedges will gradually roll off, and more of the pain will hit the bottom line.

At the same time, any slowdown in global travel, especially on long-haul and premium routes, will make it harder for IAG to pass on higher costs through fares without losing passengers.

So where does that leave investors today? Personally, I find this set-up very interesting. IAG shares are falling because the market’s repricing a clear and quantifiable fuel shock, not because the underlying business has suddenly lost its edge.

If fuel costs stabilise and demand stays resilient, today’s pullback could look like a rare chance to pick up a structurally stronger airline at a markdown. For now, I think this is one worth keeping firmly on the watchlist.

But for bolder investors with a high-risk tolerance, now might be the time to consider drip feeding in some capital.

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Near-term issues

The biggest issue affecting the stock recently has been concern about fuel prices. The conflict in the Middle East has sharply increased jet fuel costs, prompting investors to worry that airline profit margins could come under pressure this summer.

At the same time, airline stocks are extremely sensitive to economic sentiment. Even if planes remain full, fears around slowing consumer spending or weaker corporate travel can quickly hit valuations.

The summer heat

Yet despite these concerns, the picture could flip to looking very rosy, very fast. Clearly, the immediate catalyst would be a resolution to the tensions in the Middle East. Not only would this lower fuel prices, but it would also make consumers more confident about resuming travel plans to the region. Yet even without this, other factors could still push the stock higher.

For example, demand for travel remains robust across Europe, as shown in the Q1 trading update. The same update also flagged up that “our capital-light Loyalty business grew its revenue by 10.0% and profit increased by 32.6%.” The growth of this division is great because it provides a steadier earnings stream than traditional airline operations alone.

There’s also a strong seasonal angle here. Airlines typically generate a huge portion of annual profits during the summer travel season. If booking momentum remains healthy through May and June, investor sentiment could improve rapidly.

A glaring valuation opportunity

Another reason we might see the stock outperform is that it’s potentially undervalued. Some investors are looking to reallocate capital from tech and AI stocks that have experienced a sharp rise so far this year. In terms of where it looks attractive to redeploy this money, stocks like IAG do look appealing.

It has a price-to-earnings ratio of just 6.23, well below both the FTSE 100 average and my fair value benchmark of 10. I think it’s only a matter of time before people realise that IAG isn’t materially exposed to the problems in the Middle East, and that it could reflect a time to snap up the stock cheaply.

Of course, there are still risks. Aside from the ones mentioned, we can’t rule out labour disputes, air traffic disruption or operational problems during peak season. But based on the host of factors mentioned, I believe it’s only a matter of time before the stock moves higher to reflect a fairer valuation. On that basis, it’s a stock I’m looking to add to my portfolio and think investors could consider doing the same.

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What’s happened?

The British Airways owner’s risen largely on the news it plans to repurchase €825m worth of convertible bonds due in 2028. IAG’s announcement on Monday (12 May) has several positives for shareholders when the transaction likely completes in the coming days.

These include:

• Eliminating the threat of these bonds being converted into shares, meaning earnings will be spread across fewer shares.
• Existing shareholders will retain a larger percentage of the business.
• Lowering IAG’s financing costs over time.
• Signalling management’s confidence in its liquidity and future earnings.

This isn’t the only news coming out of IAG in recent days, though. The problem is that other developments are far, far less encouraging…

Turbulence rising

The Footsie firm has also released fresh trading numbers in recent days (8 May). It painted a picture of a company under mounting pressure as the Iran War drags on.

Sales rose 1.9% in the first quarter, IAG said as it reported “strong demand across most of our markets.” Demand was especially strong for its Premium cabins and across its transatlantic routes, of which the latter makes up around half the group’s capacity.

The problem? Soaring fuel prices more recently, which have forced IAG to cut its full-year profit forecasts. The company said it now expects the Middle East conflict to have a more substantial impact throughout the rest of the year as the increase in the fuel cost starts to manifest itself.

IAG is reducing capacity growth to deal with the crisis. It’s also expecting to recover around 60% of higher fuel costs “through our revenue and cost management actions.”

But how effective will these actions prove?

Growing threats

I’m not so hopeful. Just how far will IAG be able to hike fares to offset rising fuel prices as consumers cut back?

‘Not by much’ is my view. Judging from recent data, the business may struggle to shift tickets even if they stay at today’s prices. According to Barclays, household spending in the UK fell at the fastest pace for 16 months in April.

And here’s the thing: travel spending fell 5.7% last month, accelerating from 3.3% in March. Airline spending collapsed 8.3% year on year, with one-in-six consumers saying they’re delaying making holiday-related decisions “until they feel the outlook has stabilised.”

Are IAG shares a possible buy?

When this happens is anyone’s guess, given the situation in the Middle East and uncertainty over its eventual economic impact. Similar caution is being seen in other key IAG markets, too.

I don’t feel these rising revenue and cost threats are baked into IAG’s share price. And this leaves it in danger of a sharp correction in the weeks and months ahead. The price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is 7.9 times, well above the long-term average of five.

IAG shares might be worth a look for more risk-tolerant investors. But I won’t be buying the FTSE company for my own portfolio.

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Life has been turbulent for the FTSE 100 stock ever since the pandemic, which grounded its fleets and almost buried the business. Yet when flying eventually recovered, the IAG share price flew to the stars.

It suffered another period of bumpiness after Donald Trump unleashed his tariffs last year, which menaced British Airways’ lucrative transatlantic routes. When Trump eased tariffs, the shares soared again.

How much volatility can you take?

Inevitably, it’s on the front line of the Iran conflict too. British Airways quickly cancelled flights to Abu Dhabi, Amman, Bahrain, Dubai and Tel Aviv. Whenever Trump announces good news in the Gulf, the FTSE 100 rallies, and IAG is among the biggest risers. That was the case yesterday (6 May), when its shares jumped 6.9%. Yet on bad days, it numbers among the biggest fallers. Why would anybody buy a stock like this?

For two key reasons. First, overall, the direction of travel has been upwards. The IAG share price is up 35% in the last year, and 165% over three. Second, the shares still look astonishing value, with a trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of just 6.3.

I can see why some investors wouldn’t go near IAG. The airline sector is on the front line of every shock. Wars, oil price swings, natural disasters, recessions, terror, tariffs… almost every major threat you can think of threatens their revenues and profits. And don’t forget French air traffic controllers.

IAG runs a fleet of more than 600 aircraft, which carry more than 122m people to 285 destinations across 93 countries. An awful lot can go wrong. Profit margins of 15.1% offer some cushion, but it’s not that plump.

Can this stock get even cheaper?

With cyclical consumer stocks, I like to buy when they’re down rather than up. So could we be handed a big buying opportunity this summer? It’s more than possible. The full economic impact of the Iran conflict hasn’t hit home yet. That could change very quickly, if oil starts running out.

Jet fuel prices have already doubled, and airlines are starting to cancel flights, dropping 13,000 so far this month. More could follow, depends on events in the Strait of Hormuz. British Airways, Iberia and IAG’s budget carriers Aer Lingus and Vueling could all take a big hit. Let’s hope tensions ease and all goes well. But if they don’t, the IAG share price could suffer. That P/E could fall even lower. Just 18 months ago, it was below four. It could happen again, which would mean a very cheap share indeed. But investors will need strong stomachs to take advantage. And should only consider buying with a long-term view.

IAG is a binary bet right now. If we get a peace deal, its shares may shoot up instead. I hold IAG in my SIPP and I’m not selling either way. But if it does slump in the months ahead, I’ll be seriously tempted to buy more. So far, buying IAG on the dips has been a winning strategy for me.

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The Iran war has significant implications for airline stocks, from route disruptions to soaring costs. News on the conflict has been more encouraging in recent hours — Iran has signalled today (6 May) that the Strait of Hormuz could be reopened as the US pauses military operations.

IAG’s share price has risen on the news. But I’m not tempted to buy the FTSE 100 company. In fact, I’ve found 13,000 more reasons to avoid the British Airways owner today.

So what’s happened?

So far in May, airlines have cancelled 13,000 flights to conserve fuel and reduce costs. That’s according to aviation analytics company Cirium. Since the conflict began in February, jet fuel prices have doubled, as oil supply disruption has decimated fuel stocks.

IAG’s carriers like Aer Lingus, Iberia, and British Airways haven’t changed their schedules yet. But it’s a very real possibility in the weeks ahead as the Strait of Hormuz remains closed and a breakthrough on a lasting ceasefire remains elusive.

Of all of the world’s major airline operators, IAG could be especially impacted by fuel supply shortages, too. Why? The UK imports around two-thirds of the jet fuel it uses, reflecting the closures of major refineries in recent years. And the FTSE 100 firm generates substantial profits from its British bases, such as Heathrow where it controls around half of the London airport’s take-off and landing slots.

What next?

A Middle East ceasefire should put these fears to bed. The problem for me as an investor is progress on a peace plan remains difficult.

Senior market analyst Daniela Hathorn of Capital.com notes that

many key details remain unresolved, and past experience has shown that negotiations can quickly stall or reverse. Internal divisions within Iran, in particular, remain a potential obstacle to a smooth agreement.

It’s not just the impact of flight disruptions and soaring fuel costs that concern me, as significant as they are. Other consequences of the conflict are rising inflation and cooling economic growth, both of which threaten demand for discretionary items like holidays.

In the UK, consumer confidence has plunged to three-year lows. The same downward trend is being witnessed in other key markets like North America and Europe.

Here’s what I’m doing

There is one crumb of comfort for IAG, however. Through Aer Lingus and Vueling, it has exposure to the budget aviation market. The result? Demand across these carriers could rise if travellers choose cheaper services, or if they prioritise short-haul trips.

But this isn’t a guarantee, and it may not come close to offsetting damage elsewhere to the group. Long-haul travel — and especially transatlantic routes — are essential profit drivers for IAG. What’s more, the company has been working to increase the share of premium seats it offers. This could backfire spectacularly in the current climate.

Today IAG shares trade on a forward price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 6.9 times. That’s above the 10-year average of roughly five times, and is a premium that (in my view) doesn’t reflect the huge dangers it currently faces. So I’m looking for other stocks to buy.

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Am I looking at a brilliant bargain here? Or is the sell-off justified? One possible answer came in the last week when there was another twist in the tale…

Why the big news?

What happened? In short, IAG announced ticket price hikes were on their way. The elevated cost of jet fuel has persisted and the hedging of these costs can only protect airlines for so long. They’re running out of runway, so to speak.

Why is this big news? Well, it’s a strong sign that this whole episode is not going to just blow over. And when prices get raised, consumer behaviour often changes. How many passengers are going to opt for a domestic holiday or a lower-cost airline as a result? Lower demand for aeroplane tickets is a real risk for the company.

The conflict has already had meaningful changes to airlines. The early data suggests folks are avoiding far-flung destinations – the Middle East being a central hub to Asia and Australasia. That’s not even mentioning the cancellations to big travel destinations like Dubai.

It’s worth pointing out that this is coming just as airlines were starting to recover from the pandemic. COVID-19 took a wrecking ball to the sector. Inflation and a cost-of-living crisis came shortly after. Now 2026 has brought yet more woe.

All sounds pretty bad, right? Well, maybe not...

Is it a buy?

While there is a fair bit of doom-mongering about the possible problems on the horizon, there is nothing concrete to say operations will be massively impacted. For one, the latest forecasts suggest earnings and revenue are going to keep rising in the years ahead. And while no one can predict the eventual outcome of the current Middle East issues, a swift resolution is not outside the bounds of possibility.

And if the prognosis is indeed good, then it’s hard to look at this as anything other than a bargain. As mentioned, IAG is trading at just six times earnings – around a third of the FTSE 100 average. That means every share that is bought comes with around three times more profit than a typical Footsie stock. Buying cheap is at the heart of Warren Buffett’s ‘value investing’ approach. I think it worked out well for him.

The last word? There are real risks here but there is an opportunity too. I think IAG shares are worth considering.

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IAG, as it’s also known, ended the day 6.19% higher, worth £619 for somebody with £10,000 invested. Only gold miner Fresnillo did better. Was I surprised? Not at all. Because that’s what IAG does. It’s right on the front line of market volatility, and I can’t see any sign of that changing.

In the pandemic, it was absolutely hammered by global lockdowns. Its global fleet of aircraft was grounded, wiping out most of its revenues, but it still had to meet high fixed costs, such as aircraft leasing, maintenance, staff salaries and debt servicing. It also had to refund passengers for cancelled flights.

Bumpy FTSE 100 growth play

In 2020, IAG reported at €7.4bn operating loss. It only survived by slashing more than 10,000 jobs and borrowing like crazy, with net debt hitting €12bn. But survive it did, and when air travel took off, the shares flew. Net debt is down to €6bn today, but investors have learned their lesson. The airline sector is exposed to a world of risk.

Airlines are vulnerable to pandemics, extreme weather, volcanoes, air traffic control strikes, fuel prices, recessions and of course, war. They have almost no control over any of them.

IAG has duly been hammered by the Iran war, which has forced British Airways to cancel or reroute flights to major hubs like Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Tel Aviv. Jet fuel costs have soared and if we get shortages this summer many more flights could be cancelled, smashing revenues. Hence the outsized relief rally on Friday.

This may well have been overdone. We can’t say for sure whether Hormuz is open right now. IAG could give up all its recent gains next week, or it could fly to new highs. It’s anybody guess.

Dirt-cheap valuation

Despite all the ups and downs, the share price has done brilliantly. It’s up 62% in the last year, and 108% over five years. Dividends have been restored, and the trailing yield is 2.1%.

I bought the stock during another recent bout of turbulence, when Donald Trump’s ‘liberation day’ tariffs were rattling global stock markets. I’m glad I did, because the moment Trump announced a pause, IAG shares rocketed. 

They look staggeringly cheap today, with a price-to-earnings ratio of just 6.22. Don’t assume that makes them a no-brainer bargain though. They may remain cheap as investors demand a big valuation cushion in return for the added risk of holding them.

This is a stock to buy when the news is bad, in my view, rather than good. With a long-term view, IAG shares are worth considering, for investors who can withstand regular bouts of short-term volatility. If IAG is too hot to handle, don’t worry. I can see more brilliant FTSE 100 bargains out there, and most are nowhere near as volatile as this one.

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Despite these gains, IAG’s share price continues to offer some of the best value on the Footsie. At least, that’s the case on paper. Its forward price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio sits at 6.6, well below the index average of around 13.

Does this represent an attractive bargain opportunity?

Strong performance

IAG’s performance has remained rock-solid in a tricky period for the airline industry. Consumer spending remains under pressure in key markets, yet the British Airways owner continues to grow at an impressive rate.

Revenues increased 3.5% in 2025, helping drive underlying operating profit 13.5% higher, ahead of forecasts. It’s testament to the group’s excellent global networks and market-leading brands. An ongoing pivot to offering premium services is also paying off.

IAG has another major advantage: strong barriers to entry in the aviation hotspot of London. Capacity is constrained, and new airport slots extremely rare. By controlling around half of the slots at Heathrow alone, British Airways enjoys a dominant position on key routes, allowing it to command higher fares without the worry of losing business to competitors.

So what’s the catch?

The truth is, many stocks trade on rock-bottom P/E multiples for a reason. They can have poor growth outlooks, and/or face significant and rising risks. In the case of IAG, the dangers are growing rapidly as the Iran war rolls on.

The company has had to postpone flights on routes across the Middle East. But this isn’t its main problem. The conflict’s impact on the oil market is limiting supplies — around 20% of the world’s energy passes through the blocked Strait of Hormuz.

This creates two direct problems IAG. One is a sharp rise in fuel costs, the other a potential shortage of gas that could leave the group’s planes stranded on the ground. On Thursday (16 April), the International Energy Agency (IEA) warned that Europe has “maybe six weeks of jet fuel left“.

Even if the war ended tomorrow and the Strait reopened, it might still not be enough to avoid a shortage. After all, it takes weeks for oil tankers to reach their destinations from the Middle East.

Are IAG shares a buy?

The Iran conflict creates another significant, if indirect risk, for IAG shares. Rising oil prices are driving inflation higher, and weighing heavily on the economic outlook, as indicated by the IMF’s decision to slash global growth forecasts this week.

It’s a combination that could hammer demand for IAG’s services. After all, holidays away are among the first things consumers cut back on when times get tough. IAG could cut ticket prices to support sales, of course. But this would come at a high cost to its already threatened margins.

Long-term bargain hunters might want to give this cheap FTSE 100 share a close look. But I won’t be touching it with a bargepole.

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