EasyJet Shares Placed on JPMorgan’s Negative Catalyst Watch

EasyJet (LON:EZJ) shares came under pressure on Tuesday after JPMorgan downgraded the stock to Neutral from Overweight, cutting its price target to 500 pence from 670 pence.

The bank also placed the shares on its “Negative Catalyst Watch” ahead of the airline’s full-year results due on 25 November.

The move reflects increasing caution over European short-haul carriers as winter approaches. Analysts at JPMorgan pointed to a backdrop of expanding capacity meeting softer recent pricing trends, raising concerns that earnings momentum could weaken in the coming months.

The downgrade adds to a challenging year for easyJet, whose shares have fallen 18.3% since January. On Tuesday, the stock slipped a further 3.3% in London trading following the note.

The shift in sentiment contrasts with more optimistic assessments earlier in the year. In June, RBC Capital Markets upgraded easyJet to Outperform from Sector Perform, raising its price target to 650 pence from 570 pence.

At the time, RBC highlighted strong U.K. travel demand, favourable fuel and currency dynamics, and what it called “firm forecasts” from fiscal 2026 as reasons for a more constructive stance.

JPMorgan’s more cautious tone underscores how quickly conditions can change for airlines dependent on discretionary travel demand and competitive pricing.