JetBlue reports smaller-than-expected Q3 loss

Reuters
Oct 28
JetBlue reports smaller-than-expected Q3 loss

Overview

  • JetBlue Q3 2025 operating revenue falls 1.8% yr/yr

  • Adjusted EPS for Q3 beats analyst expectations

  • JetBlue maintains strong liquidity position of $2.9 bln

Outlook

  • JetBlue expects 4Q 2025 available seat miles to change between -0.75% and 2.25% year-over-year

  • Company projects 4Q 2025 RASM to decrease between 4.0% and 0.0% year-over-year

  • JetBlue anticipates 4Q 2025 CASM ex-fuel to rise 3.0% to 5.0% year-over-year

Result Drivers

  • JETFORWARD STRATEGY - JetBlue's JetForward strategy contributed $90 mln of incremental EBIT in H1 2025, with a target of $290 mln by year-end

  • FORT LAUDERDALE EXPANSION - JetBlue plans to launch 17 new routes and increase frequencies on 12 routes from Fort Lauderdale, reinforcing its position as the largest airline in the region

  • LOYALTY PROGRAM ENHANCEMENTS - Launch of Blue Sky loyalty benefits and partnership with United expected to increase customer value and drive growth

Key Details

Metric

Beat/Miss

Actual

Consensus Estimate

Q3 Operating Revenue

$2.32 bln

Q3 Adjusted EPS

Beat

-$0.40

-$0.44 (14 Analysts)

Q3 Operating Expenses

$2.42 bln

Q3 Operating Margin

-4.30%

Analyst Coverage

  • The current average analyst rating on the shares is "sell" and the breakdown of recommendations is no "strong buy" or "buy", 9 "hold" and 7 "sell" or "strong sell"

  • The average consensus recommendation for the airlines peer group is "buy."

  • Wall Street's median 12-month price target for JetBlue Airways Corp is $4.00, about 18% below its October 27 closing price of $4.72

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