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Allegiant Travel(ALGT) - 2024 Q3 - Quarterly Report
2024-11-05 21:04
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2024 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from _______ to_______ Commission File Number 001-33166 Allegiant Travel Company (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Nevada 20-4745737 (Stat ...
Allegiant Travel's Third-Quarter Loss Wider Than Expected
ZACKS· 2024-11-01 12:35
Allegiant Travel Company (ALGT) reported a third-quarter 2024 loss of $2.02 per share (excluding three cents from non-recurring items), which was wider than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $1.85. The company reported earnings of 9 cents per share in the year-ago quarter.Find the latest EPS estimates and surprises on Zacks Earnings Calendar.Operating revenues of $562.2 million marginally surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $561.2 million. However, the top line fell by 0.6% on a year-over-year ...
Allegiant Travel(ALGT) - 2024 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript
2024-10-31 03:16
Financial Data and Key Metrics - Q3 2024 airline operating income was positive despite being the seasonally weakest quarter, with a consolidated net loss of $36.1 million and an EBITDA margin of 8.2% [42] - Q4 2024 airline operating margin is expected to be around 7%, with a four-point headwind from hurricane impacts, excluding which the margin would have been in the low-double-digits [11] - Total liquidity at the end of Q3 was $1.1 billion, including $805 million in cash and investments, and $275 million in undrawn revolver capacity [49] - Consolidated net leverage at the end of Q3 was 4.1x, with expectations to begin modest deleveraging from here [51] Business Line Performance - Q3 2024 airline revenue was $549 million, down slightly year-over-year due to pilot crew hour constraints, CrowdStrike outage, and hurricane impacts [26] - TRASM (Total Revenue per Available Seat Mile) strengthened each month of Q3, coming in at $0.1221, 300 basis points higher than initial guidance [26] - Allegiant Extra, the premium cabin configuration, is performing well, with revenue production maintained above $3 per passenger on flights with the extra layout [35] - Loyalty program revenue is up approximately 20% year-to-date, reflecting strong customer relationships [36] Market Performance - Approximately 37% of Q4 2024 anticipated seats were in markets affected by hurricanes Helene and Milton, with 25% of seat capacity still impacted to varying degrees [30][31] - December ASMs (Available Seat Miles) are expected to grow approximately 16% year-over-year, with the majority of growth occurring over the holiday period [32] - The company anticipates affected markets in Florida and Asheville will largely recover by Q1 2025 [11] Strategic Direction and Industry Competition - The company is focused on three key near-term priorities: restoring peak period utilization, bringing MAX aircraft into service, and driving higher unit revenues [13] - The first MAX aircraft entered revenue service in mid-October, with early results showing significant operating efficiencies, including up to 26% improvement in fuel burn [14][15] - The company has a unique business model with 75% of routes having no direct non-stop competition, and in many markets, it is the largest carrier [20][21] Management Commentary on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management is pleased with the execution of the strategic plan and strong demand in unaffected markets, despite challenges from hurricanes and the Boeing strike [18] - The company expects to restore historical profitability levels at the airline and is focused on optimizing the Sunseeker Resort asset [24] - Management is optimistic about 2025, with expectations of improved cash burn at Sunseeker and continued margin expansion at the airline [58] Other Important Information - The company has identified approximately $20 million in annual run-rate cost savings through organizational realignment and other cost actions [12] - The Boeing strike has created uncertainty in the delivery schedule, with the company planning to end 2024 with just one MAX aircraft in service [53] - The company expects to take delivery of 11 MAX aircraft in 2025 and retire 10 A320ceo family aircraft, resulting in a net fleet increase of one unit [55] Q&A Session Summary Question: Capacity and utilization trends - The company is focusing on peak period utilization, with December utilization expected to approach 2019 levels, and further improvements anticipated in 2025 [62][63][64] Question: Allegiant Extra and premium seating - The company has retrofitted 13 aircraft in Q3 and plans to add another 14 before Thanksgiving, bringing the total to over 50 aircraft with Allegiant Extra [65][69] Question: Sunseeker Resort recovery and FEMA business - The resort experienced minimal damage from hurricanes, and the company is seeing recovery business, including FEMA bookings, with group business moving to 2025 [73][74][75][76] Question: Hurricane impact on RASM - The hurricanes had an outsized impact on RASM due to reduced demand in affected markets, with Asheville expected to take time to recover [79][80] Question: Capacity growth and CASM for 2025 - The company expects to grow ASM capacity by about 5% in 2025 to keep CASM-ex flat, with potential for higher growth due to existing infrastructure [84][85] Question: Navitaire optimization - The majority of the Navitaire optimization benefits are expected in the back half of 2025, with expanded bundle offerings already showing benefits [90][91] Question: Fleet management and airlines within an airline - The company plans to isolate different fleet types by base to mitigate complexity, with MAX aircraft expected to operate on higher utilization routes [94][95][96] Question: Sunseeker strategic process - The company is focused on optimizing the resort, exploring distribution partnerships, and seeking strategic capital partners, with no change in the thesis despite hurricane impacts [100][101] Question: Premium pricing opportunities - The company is testing premium pricing, with early results showing higher ceilings than previously seen, indicating potential for further premium pricing growth [104] Question: Full aircraft utilization - The company is focused on restoring peak period utilization to 2019 levels, with off-peak utilization constrained by fuel costs [106][107] Question: Sunseeker holiday bookings - Holiday bookings for Sunseeker are trending well, with Q1 2025 group business already on the books and expected to drive positive EBITDA [110][111][112] Question: CapEx outlook for 2025 and 2026 - The company expects total CapEx for 2025 to be between $400 million and $500 million, with further updates expected in January [115] Question: Pilot strike risk - The company is committed to finding common ground with pilots through mediation and aims to deliver a contract that supports the business model [117][118] Question: Sunseeker EBITDA and asset value - The company is assessing the impact of Hurricane Milton on Sunseeker's EBITDA, with damage to the property excluded from the $25 million to $30 million EBITDA loss range [120][121] - The company has approximately $650 million to $700 million in unencumbered assets, including aircraft and spare engines [123] Question: Margin potential in 2025 - The company expects meaningful margin expansion in 2025, driven by restoring peak utilization and executing on strategic initiatives [126] Question: Q4 RASM guidance - The Q4 RASM guidance of down 4.5% includes hurricane-related impacts and growth pressures, with the bulk of the headwind coming from December growth [128] Question: Sunseeker book value and potential sale - The book value of Sunseeker is in the mid-$600 million range, with potential for a partial sale to be reported as a special item depending on circumstances [131][134] Question: Capacity growth and market mix - The company expects 75% to 80% of capacity growth to come from existing routes, with some new market opportunities also being explored [139][140] Question: Sunseeker Q1 2025 outlook - The company expects positive EBITDA in Q1 2025 for Sunseeker, driven by strong group business and ADRs north of $300 [142]
Allegiant Travel (ALGT) Reports Q3 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say
ZACKS· 2024-10-31 00:36
For the quarter ended September 2024, Allegiant Travel (ALGT) reported revenue of $562.2 million, down 0.6% over the same period last year. EPS came in at -$2.02, compared to $0.09 in the year-ago quarter.The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $561.24 million, representing a surprise of +0.17%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of -9.19%, with the consensus EPS estimate being -$1.85.While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with ...
Allegiant Travel (ALGT) Reports Q3 Loss, Tops Revenue Estimates
ZACKS· 2024-10-30 22:11
Allegiant Travel (ALGT) came out with a quarterly loss of $2.02 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $1.85. This compares to earnings of $0.09 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items. This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of -9.19%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this travel services company would post earnings of $0.84 per share when it actually produced earnings of $1.77, delivering a surprise of 110.71%. Over the last four quarte ...
Allegiant Travel(ALGT) - 2024 Q3 - Quarterly Results
2024-10-30 20:07
Exhibit 99.1 ALLEGIANT TRAVEL COMPANY THIRD QUARTER 2024 FINANCIAL RESULTS Third quarter 2024 GAAP diluted loss per share of $(2.05) Third quarter 2024 diluted loss per share, excluding special charges, of $(2.02) Third quarter 2024 airline only diluted loss per share, excluding special charges, of $(0.49) (1)(3) (1)(3) LAS VEGAS. October 30, 2024 — Allegiant Travel Company (NASDAQ: ALGT) today reported the following financial results for the third quarter 2024, as well as comparisons to the prior year: | - ...
ALLEGIANT TRAVEL COMPANY THIRD QUARTER 2024 FINANCIAL RESULTS
Prnewswire· 2024-10-30 20:00
Third quarter 2024 GAAP diluted loss per share of $(2.05)Third quarter 2024 diluted loss per share, excluding special charges, of $(2.02)(1)(3)Third quarter 2024 airline only diluted loss per share, excluding special charges, of $(0.49)(1)(3)LAS VEGAS, Oct. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Allegiant Travel Company (NASDAQ: ALGT) today reported the following financial results for the third quarter 2024, as well as comparisons to the prior year: Consolidated Three Months Ended September 30, Percent Change (un ...
Despite Fast-paced Momentum, Allegiant Travel (ALGT) Is Still a Bargain Stock
ZACKS· 2024-10-28 13:50
Momentum investors typically don't time the market or "buy low and sell high." In other words, they avoid betting on cheap stocks and waiting long for them to recover. Instead, they believe that "buying high and selling higher" is the way to make far more money in lesser time. Everyone likes betting on fast-moving trending stocks, but it isn't easy to determine the right entry point. These stocks often lose momentum when their future growth potential fails to justify their swelled-up valuation. In that phas ...
Allegiant Reports September 2024 Traffic
Prnewswire· 2024-10-22 13:00
LAS VEGAS, Oct. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Allegiant Travel Company (NASDAQ: ALGT) today reported preliminary passenger traffic results for September 2024 as well as the third quarter of 2024.Scheduled Service – Year Over Year ComparisonSeptember 2024 September 2023 Change Passengers 969,844 988,981 (1.9 %) Revenue passenger miles (000) 844,968 868,742 (2.7 %) Available seat miles (000) 1,014,201 1,049,538 (3.4 %) Load factor 83.3 % 82.8 %  0.5pts Departures 6,796 6,949 (2.2 %) Average stage length (miles) 8 ...
Is Allegiant (ALGT) a Great Value Stock Right Now?
ZACKS· 2024-10-21 14:46
The proven Zacks Rank system focuses on earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find winning stocks. Nevertheless, we know that our readers all have their own perspectives, so we are always looking at the latest trends in value, growth, and momentum to find strong picks.Of these, perhaps no stock market trend is more popular than value investing, which is a strategy that has proven to be successful in all sorts of market environments. Value investors rely on traditional forms of analysis on key valuati ...