What Are Analysts Estimating for Spirit Airlines in 2016?
Of the 15 analysts rating Spirit Airlines’ stock, 80% (12 analysts) have a “buy” rating, 20% (three analysts) have a “hold” rating, and none of the analysts have a “sell” rating.
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Can Alaska Air Stock Continue Its Stellar Performance in 2016?
Alaska Air Group plans to announce its 4Q15 and 2015 financial results on January 21, 2016. The company had a successful 2014 with record profits of $605 million on revenues of $5.37 billion.
Could Alaska Air Group’s Margin Expand in 2017?
In 1Q17, Alaska Air Group’s (ALK) EBITDA (earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization) is expected to fall 5.8% to $385 million.
Delta Air Lines: On the Right Route to Achieve Capacity Guidance?
Delta Air Lines (DAL) has maintained a low-capacity growth profile throughout 2017. For May 2017, DAL’s capacity growth was flat at 22,072 million miles.
United Airlines’ Q2 Results Paint Bleak Outlook for Airlines
United Airlines reported its second-quarter results on July 21. The quarter hit airlines hard, and they suffered huge losses owing to almost-zero demand.
Delta Air Lines Reports Wider-than-Expected Losses in Q2
Delta Air Lines’ adjusted revenue, excluding refinery sales, came in at $1.2 billion. The airline saw a capacity reduction of 85%.
Goldman Sachs Upgraded Southwest Airlines to ‘Buy’
Southwest Airlines stands out due to its strong balance sheet. A Goldman Sachs analyst is bullish about the stock making a strong recovery.
JetBlue Airways Announces Growth Plans amid COVID-19 Crisis
On June 18, to support revenue recovery, JetBlue announced that it will add 30 domestic routes, especially in its leisure markets.
Why Does Jim Cramer Favor Southwest Airlines?
Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) has been gearing up to give other airlines though competition. Air travel demand has been picking up again.
Is It Safe to Buy Delta Air Lines Stock Right Now?
Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) stock rose in the pre-market trading session today. The shares rose 7.9% in today’s trading session at 8:35 AM ET.
Why Did Warren Buffett Sell Airline Stocks in April?
Warren Buffett said that he sold all of his holdings in airline stocks in April. He has been on a selling spree despite the crash in US stock markets.
Spirit Airlines Reports Q1 Losses, Plans to Cut Costs
Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ:SAVE) reported its results for the first quarter of fiscal 2020 on Thursday. The company’s first-quarter revenue missed the estimates.
What to Expect from Spirit Airlines’ Q1 Results
Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ:SAVE) will likely report its results for the first quarter of fiscal 2020 on May 7 when the market opens.
JetBlue Airways’ Q1 Earnings: Losses Could Rise in 2020
JetBlue Airways (NASDAQ:JBLU) will likely report its results for the first quarter of fiscal 2020 on May 7 after the market opens.
Warren Buffett: Airline Stocks Were Finally a ‘Death Trap’
Over the weekend, Berkshire Hathaway held its annual shareholder meeting. Warren Buffett revealed that the company has fully exited airline stocks.
American Airlines’ Q1 Earnings and Cost Initiatives for 2020
On Thursday, American Airlines reported its results for the first quarter of fiscal 2020. The company reported lower revenues and higher losses.
United Airlines Will Sell 22 Planes to BOC Aviation amid COVID-19
United Airlines (NYSE:UAL) has fallen 3.7% in pre-market trading as of 7:03 AM ET today. The airline industry has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Square Partners with UPS, Amazon and Shopify on Target
The deal with UPS will enhance the value of Square’s e-commerce platform as it battles Amazon and Shopify for market share.
Alphabet’s Other Bets: Three Things to Know as 2020 Starts
To diversify its business outside the advertising market, Alphabet is building several startup businesses in its Other Bets segment.
Low-entry barriers intensify competition in airline industry
Short-term outlook above expectations The IATA (International Air Transport Association) has revised its forecast upwards on global airline profitability after the free fall of crude oil prices in the second half of 2014. Global net profit for 2014 is now estimated at $19.9 billion, higher than $18 billion projected in June. Profitability is expected to […]
Boeing-Embraer Deal on EU Radar: Is Trump to Blame?
Boeing and Embraer are pushing for a joint venture. In a $4.2 billion deal, Boeing is to buy 80% of Embraer’s commercial aircraft division.
United Airlines Extends Boeing MAX Grounding until June
On December 20, United Airlines (UAL) announced that it removed all of the Boeing (BA) 737 MAX aircraft from its flying schedule through June 4.
Amazon Stops Sellers from Using FedEx Ground Service
FedEx stock fell 1% yesterday on reports that Amazon is blocking third-party merchants from using FedEx’s Ground delivery services for Prime shipments.
Southwest Extends MAX Grounding, Updates Q4 Outlook
Today, Southwest Airlines (LUV) announced that it is removing all Boeing (BA) 737 MAX flights from its flying schedule through April 13.
American Airlines Cancels Boeing MAX Flights Until April
American Airlines has pushed back the grounding of Boeing’s 737 MAX planes until April 2020. Read about how this will affect AAL and other airlines.
Boeing 737 NG: FAA Fine Might Drive Customers Away
The FAA said that Boeing knowingly certified 133 units of its 737 NG aircraft even though they were installed with faulty parts.
Airline Stocks Soar on Strong Job Market Report
Almost every US airline stock soared last Friday after the US Department of Labor reported stronger-than-expected job market data.
Why FedEx Stock Fell More than 4% Yesterday
FedEx stock fell 4.4% yesterday following an earnings estimate reduction and fears that a trade deal between the US and China could be delayed.
The Bearish Engulfing and Bullish Engulfing Candlestick Pattern
The Bullish Engulfing candlestick pattern is a reversal pattern. The pattern has two candles. The first candle is small and bearish. The second candle is long and bullish.
Boeing 797: Which Airlines Want It and Why?
For Boeing, most of 2019 has been about the 737 MAX. It’s curbed the decision about whether to build its 797 model until the 737 MAX crisis is resolved.Industrials Assessing the key drivers of global airline industry growth
There was an overall increase in worldwide passenger traffic and capacity in August. Passenger capacity increase of 5.5% year-over-year and was driven by strong growth in the international market.
Boeing Gets Order Boost for Troubled 787 Dreamliner
This morning, Boeing (BA) received a major boost for its troubled 787 Dreamliner, whose order backlog has depleted rapidly.
Boeing Needs to Redesign Thousands of 737NG Parts
The NTSB (National Transportation Safety Board) requested Boeing (BA) redesign an engine part of its 737NG (Next Generation) aircraft.
JetBlue Stock: Analysts’ Ratings and Target Prices
With a year-to-date return of 21.9%, JetBlue Airways (JBLU) stock is one of the airline industry’s top performers. Here are analysts’ views on the stock.
Boeing May Lose Another Mega Order to Airbus
Boeing (BA) may lose another multibillion-dollar aircraft order to Airbus as its fast-selling 737 MAX aircraft remain grounded.
United Airlines Stock: Is It Worth Buying Right Now?
Analysts have remained bullish about United Airlines stock. The analysts polled by Reuters provided a consensus “buy” recommendation on the stock.
Boeing Loses Huge Aircraft Order to Airbus
Boeing has reportedly lost a huge aircraft order to Airbus. According to Reuters, GE Capital Aviation Services has ordered 25 Airbus planes.
Is Airbus Trying to Leverage the Boeing MAX Fallout?
French aircraft maker Airbus seems to be leveraging the Boeing (BA) 737 MAX fallout by expanding its aircraft production capacity in China.
Get Real: Big Tech Companies Dominate
In today’s Get Real, we saw updates on big tech companies’ latest happenings. Plus, more earnings results, projections, and expectations.
Boeing MAX: EU Regulator Thinks It Will Fly Again in Q1
The EASA (European Union Aviation Safety Agency) expects Boeing’s (BA) grounded 737 MAX aircraft to fly again in the first quarter of 2020.
The Boeing 737 Curse: Qantas Grounds Three 737NGs
Australia’s Qantas Airways has completed the inspection of its 33 Boeing 737NG (Next Generation) planes and has grounded three of them.Industrials An investor’s must-know overview of the airline industry
The global airline industry is large and complex, offering opportunity for informed investors. The largest U.S. carriers are Delta Air Lines (DAL), United Continental (UAL), American Airlines (AAL), and Southwest Airlines (LUV).
A key guide to Uber and the changing world of transportation
Uber is a San Francisco–based on-demand car service that’s accessed through a mobile phone application. Though it acts as a high-tech car service at the moment, its future could be enormous.
Get Real: Tesla Finds Redemption, Other Companies Struggle
Elon Musk found redemption in Tesla’s strong Q3 results. US steel led the downward spiral in the market along with Twitter and Nokia.
Boeing Redesigns MAX’s MCAS System Architecture
Boeing (BA) is redesigning the architecture of the 737 MAX aircraft’s MCAS (Maneuvering Characteristics Augmentation System).
FedEx Stock: Analysts’ Ratings and Target Prices
Back-to-back dismal quarterly performance and a downbeat outlook have kept analysts increasingly cautious about FedEx’s (FDX) growth prospects.
Get Real: Third-Quarter Roller Coaster
In today’s Get Real, we saw that several third-quarter results are out and all over the board. We also have recommendations for stocks to watch going forward.
UPS Beats Q3 Earnings Estimate, Stock Falls on Revenue Miss
United Parcel Service (UPS) reported impressive Q3 earnings results this morning. But the stock was down today. Here’s why.
JetBlue Q3 Earnings Soar on High Revenues, Low Costs
JetBlue Airways (JBLU) reported strong Q3 results today. Revenues and earnings beat analysts’ expectations and improved significantly year-over-year.
Is the Boeing 787 Dreamliner Program in Trouble?
Boeing’s (BA) 787 Dreamliner program might be in trouble. A major customer has canceled billions of dollars’ worth of orders.