Compared to Estimates, Allegiant Travel (ALGT) Q4 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics

Financial Performance - Allegiant Travel reported revenue of $656.19 million for the quarter ended December 2025, reflecting a 4.5% increase year-over-year [1] - Earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter was $2.86, up from $2.10 in the same quarter last year, representing a significant EPS surprise of +42.64% compared to the consensus estimate of $2.01 [1] Comparison with Estimates - The reported revenue exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $649.84 million, resulting in a surprise of +0.98% [1] - Key metrics such as available seat miles (ASMs) and operating expenses were compared against analyst estimates, with ASMs of 5.18 billion surpassing the average estimate of 5.14 billion [4] Operational Metrics - The airline operating cost per available seat mile (CASM), excluding fuel, was reported at 8.01 cents, better than the average estimate of 8.42 cents [4] - Total passenger revenue per available seat mile (TRASM) was 12.67 cents, slightly above the average estimate of 12.63 cents [4] - The load factor was reported at 81.2%, lower than the average estimate of 83.1% [4] Revenue Breakdown - Operating revenues from fixed fee contracts were $25.52 million, exceeding the average estimate of $21.21 million, marking an 8.4% year-over-year increase [4] - Passenger operating revenues were $595.55 million, slightly below the average estimate of $596.63 million, but still reflecting a 7.6% year-over-year increase [4] - Revenues from third-party products were reported at $34.94 million, compared to the average estimate of $35.89 million, indicating an 8.5% year-over-year change [4] Stock Performance - Allegiant Travel's shares returned -0.5% over the past month, while the Zacks S&P 500 composite increased by +0.9% [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), suggesting it may perform in line with the broader market in the near term [3]