Just a heads-up for any traders out there. Easyjet seems to be bouncing back after its 20% fall during the week.

MM's seem to be walking the price up.

Right now we have EZJ Bid: 608.5p Offer: 609p Change: 11, was up 13 a few minutes back.

easyJet upgraded by Jefferies

25th November 2013, 14:04

Analysts at Jefferies are becoming increasingly confident that easyJet [LON:EZJ] will return to a period of share price outperformance, following a summer pause, according to their airlines industry research note, issued today.

The broker stated that it has become more relaxed over the company’s ability to maintain a strong competitive position, through ongoing self-help initiatives, and believes it is also in a better position to return cash to shareholders.

As a result, Jefferies has upgraded its recommendation on the stock to ‘buy’ from ‘hold’.

The broker has also increased its price target to 1,620 pence per share from 1,470 pence.

In the same note, analysts have retained their ‘buy’ recommendation on International Consolidated Airlines Group [LON:IAG], albeit, conceding that the shares may pause for breath until further news is forthcoming regarding the Iberia restructuring.

IAG’s price target has been increased to 410 pence per share (previously 355 pence) to reflect the “encouraging progress” made to date.

At 2:01pm:

easyJet share price was up 22.5 pence at 1,427.5 pence.

International Consolidated Airlines Group share price was up 11.45 pence at 374.25 pence.

I wish - that should read IAG up 1.45 @374.25p

Well spoted skinny........hawk eye.

EZJ Broker Note out....

26 Nov 2013 easyJet PLC EZJ Investec Buy 1,439.50 1,434.00 1,500.00 1,675.00 Retains SP TARGET 1675p

easyJet Given Sector Perform Rating at RBC Capital (EZJ)

Posted by Wayne Rhoads on Dec 2nd, 2013

easyJet (LON:EZJ)‘s stock had its “sector perform” rating restated by equities researchers at RBC Capital in a research report issued on Monday, AR Network reports. They currently have a GBX 1,500 ($24.56) price target on the stock. RBC Capital’s price target would suggest a potential upside of 5.34% from the stock’s previous close.

Shares of easyJet (LON:EZJ) opened at 1412.00 on Monday. easyJet has a 52-week low of GBX 705.00 and a 52-week high of GBX 1465.00. The stock’s 50-day moving average is GBX 1311. and its 200-day moving average is GBX 1299.. The company’s market cap is £5.549 billion.

The company also recently declared a dividend, which is scheduled for Friday, March 21st. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, February 26th will be given a dividend of $77.60 per share. This represents a yield of 5.78%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, February 26th.



A number of other firms have also recently commented on EZJ. Analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their price target on shares of easyJet from GBX 1,540 ($25.21) to GBX 1,725 ($28.24) in a research note to investors on Tuesday, November 26th. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock. Separately, analysts at Citigroup Inc. reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of easyJet in a research note to investors on Tuesday, November 26th. They now have a GBX 1,600 ($26.20) price target on the stock. Finally, analysts at Jefferies Group upgraded shares of easyJet to a “buy” rating in a research note to investors on Monday, November 25th. They now have a GBX 1,620 ($26.52) price target on the stock, up previously from GBX 1,470 ($24.07). Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, seven have assigned a hold rating and eighteen have assigned a buy rating to the stock. easyJet presently has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of GBX 1,426.09 ($23.35).

easyJet plc (LON:EZJ) is an airline carrier operating in Europe

Passenger Statistics for November 2013

05 Dec 2013 easyJet PLC EZJ Goodbody Buy 1,400.00 1,407.00 - 1,740.00 Reiterates

SP TARGET 1740p

EasyJet goes after Chinese travelers

Dec 03, 2013
LONDON, England - EasyJet will hope to cash in on the growth of Chinese outbound travel with a new dedicated Chinese homepage.

The low-cost carrier has launched a website with simplified Chinese information about the airline and an ‘Inspire Me’ tool where they can find destination information.

Bookings will be connected through a Chinese version of Booking.com.

In addition the airline has signed up onto VisitBritain’s Welcome Charter, with its efforts amidst a rise in Chinese taking easyJet flights.

“This year easyJet has seen a 25% increase in bookings from China versus 2012. Along with the other BRIC economies, the demand from Chinese customers is predicted to continue to grow over the coming years which means that, with a dedicated homepage, easyJet is ideally positioned to capture more of the market of the millions of Chinese who are travelling to and within Europe every year,” said easyJet’s chief executive Carolyn McCall.

“I am delighted to also announce that easyJet is signing up to VisitBritain’s China Welcome Charter, the aim of which is for businesses in the UK to ensure that by 2015 the UK is the most welcoming destination in Europe,” she added.

Its announcement comes as Prime Minister David Cameron embarks on a trade visit to China with 130 business delegates.

Speaking about the China Welcome Charter, Cameron said: “This government’s priority is to secure the economic recovery and we are determined to all we can to help British companies to succeed. I am firmly committed to playing my part which is why I have taken more than 130 business delegates to China. My aim is to open the door for them in this fast-growing market, creating opportunities for them to expand their business.”

Pick Easyjet for potential growth and dividends
December 5, 2013 | Filed under: Comment & Opinion,Dividends,Large cap,Stock Market Analysis,Uncategorized | Posted by: Mark Riding

http://www.investorsintelligence.co.uk/2013/12/05/pick-easyjet-for-growth-and-dividends/

10 Dec 2013 easyJet PLC EZJ Barclays Capital Overweight 1,445.00 1,436.00 1,530.00 1,530.00 Reiterates

SP TARGET 1530p

Goldman Sachs ups Easyjet to Buy, Target 1960p, "Growth path; up to Buy and onto Conviction List"

easyJet’s “Buy” Rating Reaffirmed at Goodbody Stockbrokers Ltd (EZJ)
Posted by Bonnie Powley on Dec 13th, 2013

easyJet logoeasyJet (LON:EZJ)‘s stock had its “buy” rating restated by Goodbody Stockbrokers Ltd in a research note issued on Friday, AnalystRatings.Net reports.
EZJ has been the subject of a number of other recent research reports. Analysts at Barclays reiterated an “overweight” rating on shares of easyJet in a research note to investors on Tuesday. They now have a GBX 1,530 ($25.02) price target on the stock. Separately, analysts at RBC Capital reiterated a “sector perform” rating on shares of easyJet in a research note to investors on Monday, December 2nd. They now have a GBX 1,500 ($24.53) price target on the stock. Finally, analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their price target on shares of easyJet from GBX 1,540 ($25.18) to GBX 1,725 ($28.20) in a research note to investors on Tuesday, November 26th. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, seven have given a hold rating and eighteen have issued a buy rating to the company. The stock has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average target price of GBX 1,414 ($23.12).
easyJet (LON:EZJ) opened at 1478.00 on Friday. easyJet has a 1-year low of GBX 723.50 and a 1-year high of GBX 1496.00. The stock has a 50-day moving average of GBX 1333. and a 200-day moving average of GBX 1309.68. The company’s market cap is £5.809 billion.


The company also recently announced a dividend, which is scheduled for Friday, March 21st. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, February 26th will be paid a dividend of GBX 77.60 ($1.27) per share. This represents a dividend yield of 5.78%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, February 26th.
easyJet plc (LON:EZJ) is an airline carrier operating in Europe.

EasyJet hits record after Goldman rethink

By Bryce Elder

In the three years since Goldman Sachs removed EasyJet from its “buy” list, the stock has gained 213 per cent. Yesterday, after a change of lead analyst, it was added back.

Goldman forecast EasyJet to return £1.5bn to shareholders between 2016 and 2018.
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While fare growth was likely to stall, network expansion and cost savings could still deliver annual earnings growth of around 11 per cent, the broker argued.

“We believe EasyJet will continue to capitalise on significant growth opportunities in the European short-haul market as legacy carriers further restructure their inefficient cost bases,” said analyst Alexia Dogani, who was poached by Goldman in July from Liberum Capital.

“Any potential Alitalia network restructuring would also offer a growth opportunity as EasyJet has the largest overlap on its short-haul network.”

Goldman had a £19.60 target on EasyJet

Going well today .

Yep lovely.

EASYJET PASSENGER STATISTICS FOR DECEMBER 2013

December passengers 4,490,538, up 3.5 percent * Load factor 87.9% *
is that any better or worse than expected?

EZJ overtakes rival Ryan Air plus below.......

and EZJ aren't a bunch of shysters either!

get emm bought then.