Corporación América Airports S.A. reports developments for a private airport concession operator listed on the NYSE under the symbol CAAP. The company acquires, develops and operates airport concessions across Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Ecuador, Armenia and Italy, with news commonly centered on passenger traffic, domestic and international travel trends, cargo volumes and aircraft movements across its network.
Company updates also cover quarterly and annual financial results, aeronautical and commercial revenue performance, liquidity and leverage, and concession terms for airports operated through subsidiaries. Recurring announcements include annual report filings, earnings-call scheduling and amendments to concession agreements such as those involving Seymour Airport in the Galápagos and international airports in Armenia.
Corporación América Airports (NYSE: CAAP) reported a 3.4% year-over-year increase in September 2026 passenger traffic across its airport operations. Total passengers reached 7,678 thousand, with international traffic up 7.2% and transit traffic up 11.1%, while domestic traffic fell 1.0%.
Argentina traffic rose 1.7%, reaching a September record, as domestic traffic returned to growth after seven months of declines. Passenger traffic increased 18.7% in Armenia, 8.0% in Italy, 6.4% in Ecuador and 4.3% in Uruguay, but fell 1.7% in Brazil. Ecuador faced demand constraints, while regional conflict disrupted flights in Armenia.
September cargo volume increased 0.8% to 32,928 tons; aircraft movements were flat at 74,155. Year-to-date passengers rose 2.5% to 65,973 thousand, with international and transit growth offsetting a domestic decline. Year-to-date cargo increased 0.5%, while aircraft movements fell 0.7%.
Corporación América Airports (CAAP) increased its stake in Toscana Aeroporti through a completed share acquisition for EUR 19.0 million.
Its wholly-owned subsidiary, Corporación América Italia, acquired 1,077,402 shares from SOGIM, representing approximately 5.789% of Toscana Aeroporti's outstanding share capital. CAAP's indirect economic interest increased from 62.283% to 68.072%. Toscana Aeroporti operates the Pisa and Florence airports. The purchase was funded with Corporación América Italia's existing cash and a capital contribution from CAAP. The company said the acquisition supports its strategy to strengthen its position in Toscana Aeroporti.
Corporación América Airports (CAAP) announced Argentina approved changes to Aeropuertos Argentina’s airport concession, extending its term through February 2056.
The extension adds 11 years to restore the concession’s economic and financial balance and another seven years in return for $600 million of direct investments. Planned capital investments total approximately $7.3 billion, including VAT, over the concession term and are primarily funded by trusts. Approximately $1.5 billion is to be deployed across concession airports during 2027–2031. The concession fee remains 15% of gross revenues, and the agreed financial plan has a 14.30% IRR.
Passenger tariffs will be denominated in U.S. dollars. The international fee stays unchanged; the domestic fee rises to $9.00 by January 1, 2027. By that date, the $25.16 regional fee will apply to flights up to 1,000 km, versus 300 km now. Projections will be reviewed every three years for possible contract changes.
Corporación América Airports (CAAP) reported a 0.9% YoY decrease in total passenger traffic in August 2026 to 7,871 thousand passengers.
Domestic passengers fell 7.4% to 3,669 thousand, while international passengers increased 4.5% to 3,378 thousand and transit passengers rose 10.4% to 824 thousand. Year-to-date, total passengers reached 58,294 thousand, up 2.4% versus 2025. By country in August, traffic declined in Argentina (-5.3%) but grew in Armenia (+14.1%), Italy (+3.0%), Brazil (+0.5%), Uruguay (+4.7%) and Ecuador (+0.6%).
Cargo volume in August was 29,357 tons, down 1.8% YoY, but up 0.4% YTD. Total aircraft movements declined 3.5% in August to 75,333 and were down 0.7% YTD to 572,528.
Corporacion America Airports (NYSE: CAAP) reported 2Q26 revenue excluding construction services (ex-IFRIC12) of $470.7 million, up 8.2% YoY, with commercial revenue +13.2% and aeronautical revenue +3.7%. Total revenue reached $534.0 million, up 12.0%, while passenger traffic edged down 0.6% to 20.6 million.
Adjusted EBITDA ex-IFRIC12 declined 4.5% YoY to $160.3 million, with margin contracting to 34.1% from 38.6%, reflecting weaker results in Argentina and non-recurring costs in Uruguay, partly offset by double-digit EBITDA growth in Italy, Brazil, Armenia and Ecuador. Net income attributable to owners increased 6.9% to $52.8 million, and basic EPS rose to $0.32.
For 6M26, revenue ex-IFRIC12 increased 15.0% to $965.0 million and Adjusted EBITDA grew 11.4% to $360.8 million. CAAP reported cash and equivalents of $692.5 million and a low net debt to LTM Adjusted EBITDA ratio of 0.5x. The board approved $150 million in cash dividends to be paid during 2026.
Corporación América Airports (NYSE: CAAP) reported that total passenger traffic reached 8.06 million in July 2026, up 1.4% year over year, with year-to-date traffic up 2.9% to 50.4 million. International passengers rose 7.1% in July and 9.2% year-to-date, while transit passengers grew 26.7% in July. Domestic traffic declined 7.8% in July and 4.6% year-to-date, mainly due to Argentina, Brazil and Ecuador.
By country in July, traffic fell 4.1% in Argentina and 1.3% in Ecuador, but increased 17.2% in Armenia, 8.1% in Brazil, 4.9% in Italy and 3.2% in Uruguay. Cargo volume increased 2.4% and aircraft movements decreased 4.2% year over year.
Corporación América Airports (NYSE: CAAP) will release its Second Quarter 2026 financial results on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, before the market opens. The company will host a conference call the same day at 12:00pm Eastern Time, featuring CEO Martín Eurnekian, CFO Jorge Arruda and Head of Investor Relations Patricio Iñaki Esnaola. Investors can join via US and UK toll-free numbers using Conference ID 163487257, or follow a live webcast with recording playback.
Corporación América Airports (NYSE: CAAP) reported that June 2026 total passenger traffic decreased 4.1% year over year to 6.6 million passengers, as domestic traffic fell 12.5% while international traffic grew 2.8%. Transit passengers rose 9.6%. Cargo volume declined 9.1% and aircraft movements dropped 5.7%.
According to Corporación América Airports, performance was mixed by country: Argentina passenger traffic fell 13.0% YoY, Ecuador declined 4.1%, while Armenia grew 16.0%, Brazil 3.9%, Italy 4.0%, and Uruguay 0.3%. YTD 2026 total passengers increased 3.2% versus 2025, with international and transit segments up 9.6% and 15.2%, respectively.
Corporación América Airports (NYSE: CAAP) announced a Transition Amendment Agreement for the Brasília Airport concession via its subsidiary Inframerica. The deal, approved by Brazil's Federal Court in April 2026, changes key economic and operational terms with ANAC.
The amendments replace the fixed concession fee with a variable one, foresee Infraero’s exit as shareholder, add 10 regional airports to the concession and require additional investments at Brasília Airport. A fast-track public tender for 100% of Inframerica’s shares is required by December 2026, with CAAP planning to participate.
Corporación América Airports (NYSE: CAAP) reported May 2026 total passenger traffic of 6.9 million, down 0.2% YoY. Domestic passengers fell 8.5%, while international passengers rose 7.3% and transit passengers 12.5%.
Year-to-date, passengers increased 4.7% to 35.8 million, with cargo volume up 2.3% and aircraft movements up 1.7%.