At Long Island MacArthur Airport, JetBlue this month announced new service to Boston.. (Photo by ... [+] James Carbone)Newsday via Getty ImagesJetBlue is in some tough spots, and that’s not just because it reported a disappointing first quarter outlook last week, when shares lost 26 % on Tuesday due to disappointing guidance.JetBlue’s actual difficulties have always lain in its three difficult airports – JFK, Boston and Fort Lauderdale. They bring an assemblage of a high-cost airport, low fare leisure marke ...

Results from JetBlue Airways (JBLU 8.70%) provided little reason for optimism, though there was an argument to be made that the post-earnings stock reaction was too great.On Friday, investors warmed to the stock, sending JetBlue shares up 10% as of 10:45 Eastern.A panicked reactionJetBlue shares have been in a holding pattern of late, down about 60% from their pre-pandemic level and largely flat over the last three years. The government blocked JetBlue's plan to acquire Spirit Airlines, leaving it with few ...

Core Viewpoint - JetBlue Airways reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter results, but the stock fell 22% due to uncertainty about future growth and profitability [1][3]. Financial Performance - In the fourth quarter, JetBlue lost $0.21 per share on revenue of $2.3 billion, surpassing Wall Street's consensus estimate of a $0.30 loss on $2.26 billion in sales [3]. - The airline forecasts a decline in available seat miles by 2% to 5% for the current quarter compared to the previous year, and expects flat growth for all of 2025 [3]. Market Position and Competition - JetBlue holds approximately 4% of the U.S. market share, and with the failed merger with Spirit Airlines, it lacks immediate growth opportunities in a market dominated by the top four players, who control about 80% [4]. - Spirit Airlines has entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy following the collapse of the merger, potentially becoming a target for Frontier Group, which could intensify competition for JetBlue [4]. Strategic Outlook - Investors may need to exercise patience, as JetBlue could benefit from providing more transparency regarding its JetForward efficiency plan announced last fall [5]. - Although the stock appears undervalued at current levels, clarity on the airline's future strategy is necessary for a potential recovery [5].

If you want full access to all our reports, data and investing ideas, join The Aerospace Forum , the #1 aerospace, defense and airline investment research service on Seeking Alpha, with access to evoX Data Analytics, our in-house developed data analytics platform.JetBlue Airways Corporation (NASDAQ: JBLU ) stock nosedived after providing its 2024 earnings and outlook for 2025 and that does not come as a big surprise. In July, I analyzed the stock and put a sell rating on the name asDhierin runs the investin ...

LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 24: JetBlue Airlines Airbus A321-271NX takes off from Los Angeles ... [+] International Airport on January 24, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by AaronP/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images)GC Images JetBlue (NASDAQ: JBLU) recently reported its Q4 results, with revenues meeting and earnings exceeding the street estimates. The company reported operating revenue of $2.28 billion and an adjusted loss of $0.21 per share, compared to the consensus estimates of $2.25 billion in sales and a lo ...

Shares of JetBlue Airways (JBLU -25.71%) fell Tuesday. The stock lost 25.7% as of market close but was down as much as 28.9% earlier in the day. The move down comes as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq composite gained 0.9% and 2%, respectively.JetBlue reported earnings Tuesday morning. Despite exceeding expectations, the company reported weak guidance, disappointing investors.Less-than-stellar quarterThe budget airline reported sales of $2.27 billion for the fourth quarter of 2024, losing $0.21 a share. The loss was ...

JetBlue Airways Corporation (NASDAQ:JBLU) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call January 28, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Koosh Patel - Director of Investor Relations Joanna Geraghty - Chief Executive Officer Marty St. George - President Ursula Hurley - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Jamie Baker - JPMorgan Daniel McKenzie - Seaport Global Duane Pfennigwerth - Evercore ISI Thomas Fitzgerald - TD Cowen Scott Group - Wolfe Research Michael Linenberg - Deutsche Bank Catherine O'Brien - ...

4Q24 Earnings Presentation Joanna Geraghty Chief Executive Officer 3 2024 Year in Review Welcomed a new leadership team focused on ensuring a return to sustained profitability Formally announced JetForward to support earnings expansion through four priority moves January 28, 2025 1 Safe Harbor This Presentation contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. We intend such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor ...

JetBlue Airways Corporation (JBLU) reported a fourth-quarter 2024 loss (excluding 8 cents from non-recurring items) of 21 cents per share, narrower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of 30 cents. Lower operating costs aided the bottom line. In the year-ago quarter, JBLU reported a loss of 19 cents per share.Find the latest EPS estimates and surprises on Zacks Earnings Calendar.Operating revenues of $2.28 billion beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.26 billion but decreased 2.1% year over year. P ...

Key TakeawaysJetBlue shares tumbled Tuesday morning as the airline's disappointing outlook overshadowed a solid fourth quarter.The airline narrowly surpassed revenue estimates and recorded a smaller net loss than expected for the fourth quarter.JetBlue's available seat miles are expected to be down in the first quarter, with costs per mile expected to grow at a faster rate than revenue per mile. Shares of JetBlue (JBLU) tumbled over 20% Tuesday morning after the airline's downbeat outlook for the first quar ...