Sun Country Airlines (SNCY) Q1 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates

Core Insights - Sun Country Airlines Holdings, Inc. reported a revenue of $326.65 million for the quarter ended March 2025, reflecting a 4.9% increase year-over-year and a slight surprise of +0.13% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $326.22 million [1] - The earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter was $0.72, up from $0.66 in the same quarter last year, resulting in an EPS surprise of +2.86% compared to the consensus estimate of $0.70 [1] Financial Performance Metrics - The total available seat miles (ASMs) for the company was 2.37 billion, exceeding the two-analyst average estimate of 2.01 billion [4] - The fuel cost per gallon was reported at $2.66, slightly lower than the two-analyst average estimate of $2.70 [4] - Scheduled service ASMs were 2.02 billion, matching the two-analyst average estimate of 2.01 billion [4] - The company consumed 25.17 million gallons of fuel, slightly above the average estimate of 25.03 million gallons [4] - Revenue passenger miles for scheduled services were reported at 1.69 billion, aligning with the average estimate [4] - The load factor was 83.5%, which is below the average estimate of 84% [4] - Operating revenues from passenger services were $285.89 million, surpassing the average estimate of $282.76 million [4] - Other operating revenues were $12.60 million, falling short of the average estimate of $14.68 million [4] - Cargo operating revenues were $28.16 million, below the average estimate of $29.81 million [4] Stock Performance - Over the past month, shares of Sun Country Airlines have returned -20.1%, contrasting with the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -0.7% change [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 5 (Strong Sell), indicating potential underperformance relative to the broader market in the near term [3]