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S&P 500 Ends Week Lower After Volatile Trading | Closing Bell
Youtube· 2026-01-23 22:50
And right now we are 2 minutes away from the end of the trading day. Romaine Bostick alongside Katie Greifeld, taking you through to the closing bell with a global simulcast. Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec, join us right now.Welcome to our audiences across all of our bloomberg platforms. The cameras right in front of you, Carol, as you welcome our audiences across all of our Bloomberg platforms, television, radio, our partnership with YouTube. It's Friday.Carol, a down day for the market, a flat day for the ...
Alaska Air Group, Inc. 2025 Q4 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation (NYSE:ALK) 2026-01-23
Seeking Alpha· 2026-01-23 19:00
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Alaska Airlines CEO: California refineries are a big risk for us going forward
Youtube· 2026-01-23 18:57
Thank you, Kelly. Ben, uh, you look, you had your earnings after the bell yesterday. You beat the street, but your guidance for 2026, you set it at a pretty wide parameter.I think between 350 and 650 a share. Um, what's your outlook in terms of demand in the first quarter and then for the rest of the year. >> Hey, good to be with you, Phil and Kelly.Yeah, you know what, Phil, for um 26, we did have a wider range and that's just based on the experience we we saw in 2025 with the macroeconomic volatility. We ...
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES TO DISCUSS FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2025 FINANCIAL RESULTS ON JANUARY 29, 2026
Prnewswire· 2026-01-23 17:43
DALLAS, Jan. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) invites you to listen to a live webcast of its fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results. Details are as follows: When:              Thursday, January 29, 2026, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time Who:                Bob Jordan, President, Chief Executive Officer, and Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors Andrew Watterson, Chief Operating Officer Tom Doxey, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Web Addres ...
Alaska Air(ALK) - 2025 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2026-01-23 17:32
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For Q4 2025, the company reported a GAAP net income of $21 million and an adjusted net income of $50 million, while the full year net income was $100 million and adjusted net income was $293 million [3][10] - Adjusted EPS for Q4 was $0.43, and for the full year, it was $2.44, both exceeding revised guidance [10][31] - Total revenues for Q4 were $3.6 billion, up 2.8% year-over-year, while full year revenues reached $14.2 billion, up 3.3% year-over-year [13][15] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Premium cabin revenues increased by 7.1% year-over-year in Q4, representing 36% of total revenue, while main cabin revenues decreased by 2.4% [15][16] - Managed corporate revenues rose by 9% in Q4, with a 20% year-over-year increase in forward-looking business bookings for Q1 2026 [17][18] - Loyalty revenues, including bank cash and member redemptions, were up 12% year-over-year in Q4, with bank cash remuneration for the full year at $2.1 billion, up 10% [18] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Hawaii was the strongest region in the network year-over-year, demonstrating the benefits of the Alaska and Hawaiian merger [8] - The company is expanding its international service, launching flights to London, Rome, and Reykjavik, with strong demand observed in these new markets [23][24] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on its "Alaska Accelerate" vision, aiming for long-term growth through synergies and initiatives, including a significant aircraft order from Boeing [5][7] - The strategy includes enhancing premium experiences, expanding international routes, and improving loyalty programs [11][20] - The company aims to achieve $10 of earnings per share by 2027, with a focus on executing its $1 billion profit unlock plan [11][37] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's future, citing strong demand momentum and a constructive macroeconomic backdrop [30][37] - The company anticipates modest growth in 2026, with full-year adjusted EPS expected to be in the range of $3.50-$6.50 [11][34] - Management acknowledged the challenges faced in 2025 but emphasized the progress made in integration and operational efficiency [25][32] Other Important Information - The company achieved a single operating certificate just 13 months post-merger, facilitating a seamless guest experience [9] - The company has invested in technology infrastructure to address past IT outages and improve operational resilience [9][74] Q&A Session Summary Question: On the increase in managed corporate travel, what drives the 20% growth? - Management indicated that the growth aligns with overall bookings and reflects increased penetration into corporate contracts [39][40] Question: Are all integration milestones complete, or are there specific ones expected in 2026? - Management confirmed that major guest-facing systems are integrated, with the final milestone occurring in April 2026 [42] Question: What are the risks associated with the 2026 guidance? - Management highlighted macroeconomic factors and potential fuel price spikes as risks that could impact earnings [47][49] Question: How is the company addressing cost management and unit revenue? - Management noted that cost performance improved in Q4, with expectations for a favorable cost trajectory as the year progresses [73][78] Question: How does the company rank in terms of loyalty program profitability? - Management expressed confidence that the loyalty program is among the top in the industry, emphasizing its value and growth potential [61][64] Question: What is the outlook for capacity growth and its impact on revenue? - Management indicated that capacity growth is aligned with economic growth, which should positively influence unit revenue [89][93]
Alaska Air(ALK) - 2025 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2026-01-23 17:32
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For Q4 2025, the company reported GAAP net income of $21 million and adjusted net income of $50 million, while for the full year, GAAP net income was $100 million and adjusted net income was $293 million [3][9] - Adjusted EPS for Q4 was $0.43 and for the full year was $2.44, both exceeding revised guidance [9][30] - Full-year total revenues reached $14.2 billion, up 3.3% year-over-year, with unit revenues increasing by 1.4% [12][14] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Premium cabin revenues increased by 7.1% year-over-year in Q4, while main cabin revenues decreased by 2.4% [14][15] - Managed corporate revenues rose by 9% in Q4, with a 20% year-over-year increase in forward-looking business bookings for Q1 2026 [16][17] - Loyalty revenues, including bank cash and member redemptions, were up 12% year-over-year in Q4 [17] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Hawaii was the strongest region in the network, demonstrating the benefits of the merger with Hawaiian Airlines [7] - The company is expanding its international footprint, launching flights to Tokyo, Seoul, London, Rome, and Reykjavik [7][22] - Advanced bookings for the network have been robust, with several of the highest booking days in the company's history occurring recently [23] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on its "Alaska Accelerate" vision, which aims to strengthen its competitive position and drive long-term growth [5][10] - The largest aircraft order in the company's history with Boeing supports growth through 2035, with a total of 261 aircraft if all options are exercised [6] - The company aims to build Seattle into a world-class global hub with at least 12 destinations [6] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in achieving $10 of earnings per share by 2027, driven by the execution of the Alaska Accelerate plan [10][34] - The macroeconomic environment is expected to improve, with a closer alignment between economic growth and capacity growth anticipated for 2026 [28][87] - The company is optimistic about the demand recovery and expects solidly positive unit revenue growth in Q1 2026 [24][29] Other Important Information - The company achieved a single operating certificate just 13 months post-merger, which is expected to enhance operational efficiency [8] - The company repurchased $570 million of its stock in 2025, reducing the diluted share count to 117 million shares [30][31] - The company plans to invest in technology infrastructure to improve operational resilience and customer experience [8][72] Q&A Session Summary Question: On the increase in managed corporate travel, what drives the 20% growth? - Management indicated that the growth is in line with bookings and driven by volumes, particularly in technology and other industries [37][38] Question: Are all integration milestones complete, or are there specific ones expected in 2026? - Management confirmed that major guest-facing systems are in place, with the final milestone being the operational cutover in April [40] Question: What are the risks associated with the 2026 guidance? - Management highlighted that macroeconomic factors and fuel price volatility could impact the lower end of the guidance range [46][48] Question: How is the company addressing cost management and unit revenue? - Management noted that cost performance was strong in Q4, with expectations for improved cost trajectory as the year progresses [71][100] Question: What is the outlook for unit revenue growth in Q1? - Management expressed optimism for solidly positive unit revenue growth in Q1, supported by strong demand and easier comparisons [96][99]
Alaska Air(ALK) - 2025 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2026-01-23 17:30
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Alaska Air Group reported a fourth quarter GAAP net income of $21 million and a full year net income of $100 million, with adjusted fourth quarter and full year net income of $50 million and $293 million respectively [2][3] - Adjusted EPS for the fourth quarter was $0.43, and for the full year, it was $2.44, both exceeding revised guidance [8][26] - Full year adjusted pre-tax margin was 2.8%, down about one point compared to 2024 on a pro forma basis [27] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenues for the fourth quarter were $3.6 billion, up 2.8% year-over-year, with capacity growth of 2.2% [11] - Premium cabin revenues increased by 7.1% year-over-year, representing 36% of total revenue, while main cabin revenues decreased by 2.4% [12][13] - Managed corporate revenues in the fourth quarter were up 9%, with forward-looking business bookings for 2026 up 20% year-over-year for Q1 [14][15] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Hawaii was the strongest region in the network on a year-over-year basis, demonstrating the benefits of the merger with Hawaiian Airlines [6] - Advanced bookings across the network have been robust, with several of the highest booking days in Air Group's history occurring recently [21] - The company expects first-quarter capacity to be up 1%-2%, with full-year capacity projected to be up between 2%-3% [18] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on executing its Alaska Accelerate vision, which includes significant aircraft orders and expanding its global presence [4][5] - The launch of the Atmos Rewards loyalty program and the Atmos Summit Card has driven unprecedented increases in card spend and new card members [15][16] - The company aims to build Seattle into a world-class global hub, with new international routes and enhanced customer experiences [6][19] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in achieving $10 of earnings per share by 2027, driven by the execution of the Alaska Accelerate plan [9][32] - The macroeconomic environment is expected to improve, with a closer alignment between economic growth and capacity growth anticipated for 2026 [53] - The company acknowledges the challenges faced in 2025 but sees strong demand momentum building into 2026 [23][26] Other Important Information - The company repurchased $570 million of its stock in 2025, reducing the diluted share count to 117 million shares [28][29] - The company is investing in technology infrastructure to address past IT outages and improve operational efficiency [7][47] - The company expects to generate positive free cash flow in 2026 with planned CapEx of $1.5 billion [31] Q&A Session Summary Question: On the increase in managed corporate travel, what drives the 20% growth? - Management noted that the growth is driven by volumes and the expanded network, which has improved corporate contract penetration [33][34] Question: What remaining integration milestones are expected for 2026? - Management confirmed that all major guest-facing systems are now unified, with the final integration milestone occurring in April [41][42] Question: What are the risks associated with the guidance for 2026? - Management indicated that risks include macroeconomic factors and potential spikes in fuel prices, which could impact earnings [36][37] Question: How is the company addressing cost management and IT improvements? - Management highlighted strong performance in cost management across various categories and ongoing investments in IT resilience [46][47] Question: What is the outlook for unit revenue growth in Q1? - Management expects solidly positive unit revenue growth in Q1, supported by strong demand and easier year-over-year comparisons [56][59] Question: What is driving the volatility in West Coast fuel prices? - Management stated that stabilization of West Coast refineries is needed to reduce volatility and improve fuel pricing [60][61]
Allegiant Named by The Wall Street Journal as One of the Top U.S. Airlines of 2025
Prnewswire· 2026-01-23 17:00
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Allegiant Travel Company (NASDAQ: ALGT) is proud to announce its recognition in The Wall Street Journal's annual list of top U.S. airlines. Allegiant placed second overall and earned the highest ranking among value airlines, underscoring the company's commitment to exceptional customer service, operational reliability, and industry-leading value. Earning a top position on The Wall Street Journal's esteemed list is a testament to Allegiant's appeal and top- notch serv ...
Airbus nears deal to sell around 100 A220 jets to AirAsia, sources say
Reuters· 2026-01-23 16:59
Airbus is closing in on a deal to sell around 100 A220 jets to AirAsia , marking the budget airline's first foray into regional narrowbody aircraft, industry sources said. ...
Half-year report on the liquidity contract signed between AIR France-KLM and Rothschild Martin Maurel
Globenewswire· 2026-01-23 16:45
Paris, January 23, 2026 Half-year report on the liquidity contract signed between AIR France-KLM and Rothschild Martin Maurel Under the liquidity contract entrusted by Air France-KLM to Rothschild Martin Maurel, as of December 31, 2025, the following assets were held in the liquidity account: 0 Securities€9,942,376 During the period from August 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025, a total of: Number of transactions performedNumber of shares tradedTransactions amounts in € Purchase19,7706,715,37980,103,544.01Sale ...