Compared to Estimates, Sun Country Airlines (SNCY) Q3 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics

Core Insights - Sun Country Airlines Holdings, Inc. reported a revenue of $255.54 million for the quarter ended September 2025, reflecting a 2.4% increase year-over-year, with EPS at $0.07 compared to $0.06 in the previous year [1] - The revenue fell slightly short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $256 million, resulting in a surprise of -0.18%, while the EPS also missed the consensus estimate of $0.08 by 12.5% [1] Financial Performance Metrics - Revenue passenger miles reached 1.17 billion, exceeding the average estimate of 1.15 billion by two analysts [4] - Available seat miles (ASMs) totaled 1.77 billion, slightly above the estimated 1.76 billion [4] - The load factor was reported at 84.8%, surpassing the estimated 83.1% [4] - Adjusted cost per available seat mile (CASM) was 8.46 cents, better than the average estimate of 9.08 cents [4] - Fuel cost per gallon was $2.55, lower than the estimated $2.58 [4] - Operating revenues from passengers amounted to $201.1 million, exceeding the average estimate of $200.1 million [4] - Operating revenues from other sources were $10.42 million, above the estimated $9.51 million [4] - Cargo operating revenues were $44.02 million, falling short of the average estimate of $46.79 million [4] Stock Performance - Over the past month, shares of Sun Country Airlines have declined by 7.5%, contrasting with a 3.8% increase in the Zacks S&P 500 composite [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 4 (Sell), indicating potential underperformance relative to the broader market in the near term [3]