Sun Country Airlines Hits New 1-Year High, Analysts Weigh In

Shares of the ultra-low-cost carrier reach new 52-week high, prompting mixed analyst views on whether it's time to buy.

Feb. 5, 2026 at 9:55pm

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Shares of Sun Country Airlines Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:SNCY) reached a new 52-week high of $18.78 on Tuesday, with the stock closing at $18.37 on heavy trading volume. The airline, which focuses on leisure markets, has seen its stock price rise amid a mix of analyst commentary, with some firms upgrading the stock while others have downgraded it to a 'hold' rating.

Why it matters

Sun Country's performance is seen as a bellwether for the broader airline industry's recovery from the pandemic, as the carrier's leisure-focused model may be better positioned than some competitors. The stock's new high also raises questions about whether it's an opportune time for investors to buy in.

The details

Several brokerages have weighed in on Sun Country in recent months. Wolfe Research downgraded the stock from 'outperform' to 'peer perform', while Cantor Fitzgerald set a $21 price target. Citigroup lifted its target from $15 to $18 and maintained a 'neutral' rating, and Weiss Ratings moved the stock from 'buy' to 'hold'. Overall, the analysts are split, with four recommending a 'buy' and five a 'hold'.

  • Shares of Sun Country Airlines reached a new 52-week high of $18.78 on Tuesday, February 6, 2026.
  • The company last reported earnings on Thursday, February 5, 2026.

The players

Sun Country Airlines Holdings, Inc.

An American ultra-low-cost carrier providing a blend of scheduled and charter passenger services, with a focus on leisure markets.

Wolfe Research

A financial research firm that downgraded Sun Country Airlines from 'outperform' to 'peer perform'.

Cantor Fitzgerald

An investment bank that set a $21 price target for Sun Country Airlines.

Citigroup

A financial services company that lifted its price target for Sun Country Airlines from $15 to $18 while maintaining a 'neutral' rating.

Weiss Ratings

A financial research firm that moved Sun Country Airlines from a 'buy' to a 'hold' rating.

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