Alaska Air Group Reports Disappointing Q1 Results and Cuts Q2 EPS Forecast
Q1 2025 Earnings Summary
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EPS: – $0.77, worse than the estimate of – $0.71.
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Revenue: $3.14B, lower than the expected $3.18B.
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Year-Over-Year Revenue Growth: +9.0%.
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Unit Revenue Increase: +5.0% YoY.
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Capacity Expansion: +3.9% YoY.
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Unit Costs Rose: +2.1% YoY.
Q2 2025 Guidance: A Weak Outlook
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EPS Forecast: Ranging from $1.15 to $1.65, markedly lower than the $2.37 consensus.
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This forecast reflects challenges due to reduced demand and market volatility.
Company’s Financial Health
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Operating Cash Flow: Recorded at $459M.
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Cash Reserves: Totaling $2.5B.
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Share Buybacks: 1.8M shares repurchased at a cost of $107M in Q1.
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Year-to-Date Repurchases: $149M as of April 22.
CEO Insights
“In these uncertain economic times, our teams focused on delivering results and strengthening our long-term foundation.” โ Ben Minicucci, CEO
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