PresentationThe conference is being recorded. [Operator Instructions] The conference must not be recorded for publication or broadcast. At this time, it's my pleasure to hand over to Urs Gantner, CEO. Please go ahead, sir.U. GantnerChief Executive Officer Thank you. Ladies and gentlemen, good morning, and welcome to VAT's Q3 2025 Trading Update Conference Call. With me this morning are CFO, Fabian Chiozza; and Michel Gerber from Investor Relations. After my introductory remarks, we will have our regular Q&A ...

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The market expects Southwest Airlines (LUV) to deliver a year-over-year decline in earnings on higher revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended September 2025. This widely-known consensus outlook is important in assessing the company's earnings picture, but a powerful factor that might influence its near-term stock price is how the actual results compare to these estimates.The earnings report, which is expected to be released on October 22, might help the stock move higher if these key numbers ...

To improve efficiency, optimize demand, and provide passengers with more travel options, Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) is partnering with Volantio, a post-booking revenue management firm. Volantio’s platform identifies high-demand flights up to a week before departure and proactively offers customers the opportunity ...

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Group 1 - Southwest Airlines Co. is considered one of the cheap stocks to buy for the next 5 years, with Susquehanna raising the price target to $35 from $30 while maintaining a Neutral rating [1] - The company is undergoing a transformational journey despite facing headwinds, as noted in its Q2 earnings report [1] - For Q2, the company's overall revenue decreased by 1.50% year-over-year to $7.24 billion, with RASM down 3.1% and CASM-X up 4.7% [2][3] Group 2 - For Q3, Southwest Airlines anticipates RASM guidance to range from a decrease of 2% to an increase of 2% year-over-year, while CASM-X guidance is expected to rise by 3.5% to 5.5% [3] - Fuel costs are estimated to be between $2.40 and $2.50 per gallon for the upcoming quarter [3]

Group 1 - JPMorgan's analysts provided a list of 27 stocks as potential short-selling opportunities, including a major airline and a burger chain [2][9] - Short-selling is a strategy for investors who believe that certain stocks are likely to decline in value [3] - Southwest Airlines (LUV) has seen a 7% decline in stock price this year, contrasting with the S&P 500's 12% increase [3][4] Group 2 - Analysts expressed concerns about Southwest Airlines' stock valuation despite promising demand trends and ambitious fourth-quarter guidance [4] - Shake Shack (SHAK) has lost approximately one-third of its value this year, with high menu prices potentially limiting growth opportunities [4][5] - Bumble (BMBL) shares have fallen nearly 40% in 2025, with worries about declining app usage and marketing expenditures impacting margins [5][6] Group 3 - Rivian (RIVN) stock is down nearly 4% this year, with expectations that the expiration of federal EV tax credits will negatively affect demand [6][7] - Other companies highlighted include Krispy Kreme (DNUT), facing balance-sheet issues, and Travelers (TRV), which has overly optimistic consensus estimates [8] - Snap (SNAP) is expected to struggle against competitors using AI more effectively, while Mobileye Global (MBLY) has a premium valuation not supported by revenue growth expectations [8]

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Core Viewpoint - U.S. airline stocks experienced a pre-market rally, with Delta Air Lines reporting better-than-expected third-quarter earnings, driving significant gains in stock prices for major airlines [1] Group 1: Company Performance - Delta Air Lines saw its stock rise over 5% following the release of its third-quarter earnings report, which exceeded market expectations [1] - American Airlines' stock increased by more than 4%, while United Airlines rose nearly 4%, and Southwest Airlines gained over 2% in pre-market trading [1]

Core Insights - Morgan Stanley's report highlights a divergence in the performance of the consumer sector within the S&P 500, with non-essential consumer goods up 5.06% and essential goods down 0.55% in the year-to-date [1] Group 1: Non-Essential Consumer Goods - Southwest Airlines (LUV.US) has seen a year-to-date decline of 3.7% and is rated "Underweight" by Morgan Stanley, with a Seeking Alpha quant rating of 2.91, due to overly aggressive Q4 earnings guidance and the highest valuation among analysts' coverage, projecting a P/E ratio of 13x by 2026 [1] - Rivian Automotive (RIVN.US) has experienced a slight year-to-date drop of 0.3% and is also rated "Underweight" with a quant score of 2.70, facing potential demand issues as federal EV tax credits expire in 2025 and changes in compliance penalties threaten its business model [2] - Krispy Kreme (DNUT.US) has seen a significant stock decline of 65.5%, rated "Underweight" with a quant score of 1.11, primarily due to a high-leverage balance sheet affecting U.S. business recovery and uncertainty in international asset restructuring [3] - Shake Shack (SHAK.US) has dropped 28.4% and is rated "Underweight" with a quant score of 2.86, as its high pricing strategy limits expansion potential, necessitating a balance between high ingredient costs and customer frequency [3] Group 2: Essential Consumer Goods - Brown-Forman (BF.B.US) has faced a year-to-date decline of 26.7% and is rated "Underweight" with a quant score of 1.78, as its core brand Jack Daniel's whiskey continues to lose market share amid structural pressures on global alcohol consumption, despite its stock trading at a 20% premium to peers [2] - Beyond Meat (BYND.US) has seen a drastic stock drop of 42%, rated "Underweight" with a quant score of 1.13, as its market share in plant-based meat continues to shrink, leading to ongoing losses and a deteriorating balance sheet [2]