Why are IAG shares rising?


Why are IAG shares rising? The IAG (LSE:IAG) share price is up a respectable 15% this year due to roaring travel demand. With the Portuguese government putting its flag carrier, TAP, up for sale, I explore whether a potential acquisition could send IAG shares rallying higher.


How do I cash in my IAG shares?

How to Sell IAG Shares? It is simple to sell your IAG shares – just use our online share sale process and we can process your share sale without the need to open a share trading account. You will need your Security Reference Number (SRN) in order to sell your IAG shares.


Is IAG successful?

o Strong trading across the network at Iberia has driven an increase in total revenue of 19%, with capacity growth of 18% and passenger unit revenue growth of 5%, with leisure continuing to be strong and corporate travel mainly recovered to pre-Covid levels. Profit increased by 76% to €449 million and margins to 23.1%.


Who is the largest shareholder of IAG?

International Consolidated Airlines Group is not owned by hedge funds. Looking at our data, we can see that the largest shareholder is Qatar Airways Limited with 25% of shares outstanding.


Did British Airways shares become IAG?

It was formed in January 2011 after a merger agreement between British Airways and Iberia, the flag carriers of the United Kingdom and Spain respectively, when British Airways and Iberia became wholly owned subsidiaries of IAG. British Airways shareholders were given 55% of the shares in the new company.


How does IAG make money?

IAG's businesses underwrite over $14 billion of premium per annum, selling insurance under many leading brands including NRMA Insurance, CGU Insurance, SGIO, SGIC, ROLLiN', Swann Insurance and WFI (Australia); and NZI, State and AMI in (New Zealand).


Will IAG shares go back up?

International Consolidated Airlines has 42.66% upside potential, based on the analysts' average price target.