Key Takeaways
- Citigroup reiterated its Sell recommendation for Wizz Air Holdings (OTCPK:WZZAF) on October 23, 2025.
- The average one-year price target for WZZAF is $23.35, suggesting an approximate 16.89% downside from the last closing price.
- Projected annual revenue for Wizz Air Holdings is $6,436MM, an increase of 18.38%, with a projected non-GAAP EPS of 4.47.
- Fund sentiment indicates a slight decrease in the number of reporting institutions, but a significant increase in average portfolio weight allocated to WZZAF.
- Several major institutional holders, including SMALLCAP WORLD FUND INC and NEW WORLD FUND INC, have recently decreased their positions in WZZAF.
Citigroup Maintains Sell Rating on Wizz Air Holdings
Citigroup has reconfirmed its Sell recommendation for Wizz Air Holdings (OTCPK:WZZAF), according to a report from Fintel on October 23, 2025. This analyst opinion suggests potential concerns regarding the airline’s future stock performance.
Analyst Price Targets and Market Outlook
The current average one-year price target set by analysts for Wizz Air Holdings stands at $23.35 per share. This forecast falls within a broader range, with individual targets varying from a low of $12.18 to a high of $53.83. The average target of $23.35 suggests a potential decline of approximately 16.89% from the stock’s most recent closing price of $28.09 per share.
Financial Projections for Wizz Air Holdings
Looking ahead, Wizz Air Holdings is expected to see its projected annual revenue climb to $6,436 million, marking an increase of 18.38%. The company’s projected non-GAAP Earnings Per Share (EPS) is anticipated to be $4.47.
Institutional Investor Sentiment and Holdings
📊 Fund sentiment analysis for Wizz Air Holdings reveals that 55 funds or institutions currently report positions in the company. This represents a slight decrease of one owner, or 1.79%, compared to the previous quarter. Notably, the average portfolio weight allocated to WZZAF across all funds has seen a significant increase of 35.74%, now standing at 0.38%. However, the total number of shares owned by institutions has decreased by 38.34% over the last three months, amounting to 14,927,000 shares.
Shifts in Major Shareholder Positions
Several large institutional investors have recently adjusted their holdings in Wizz Air Holdings. SMALLCAP WORLD FUND INC reduced its stake by 95.40%, from 6,686,000 shares to 3,422,000 shares, and decreased its portfolio allocation to WZZAF by 65.36% in the last quarter. Similarly, NEW WORLD FUND INC decreased its WZZAF holdings from 5,162,000 shares to 3,085,000 shares, a reduction of 67.31%, and lowered its portfolio allocation by 59.27%. Artisan International Fund Institutional Shares also saw a decrease, divesting 34.56% of its shares and reducing its portfolio allocation by 49.80%.
📍 Causeway International Value Fund – Investor Class reported a decrease of 26.78% in its WZZAF share count, from 1,225,000 to 966,000 shares, and a substantial 84.02% reduction in its portfolio allocation over the past quarter. In contrast, Baillie Gifford EAFE Fund Class 2 maintained its holding of 1,030,000 shares, representing 1.00% ownership, with no reported change in the last quarter.
Expert Summary
Citigroup’s reiterated Sell recommendation for Wizz Air Holdings, coupled with an average price target suggesting a potential downside, warrants close attention from investors. While revenue projections remain positive, significant shifts in institutional holdings indicate possible investor caution or strategic reallocation.