Elon Musk is musing about acquiring Ryanair Holdings plc (NASDAQ:RYAAY) following a heated online disagreement with Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary. The feud erupted last week after O’Leary dismissed the idea of incorporating Starlink internet devices on Ryanair’s fleet, attributing increased fuel costs to the weight and drag of the antennas. He projected that the service could potentially cost the airline a hefty sum of $250 million annually. Musk retorted by labeling O’Leary an “utter idiot” and suggested ...

Core Insights - Delta Air Lines has concluded its centennial year with positive trends that are outperforming the broader airline industry [1] - The company is experiencing strong business momentum, with shares trading at a low valuation of 9 times earnings and record levels of free cash flow [1] Financial Performance - In the fourth quarter, Delta's revenue increased by 1.2% year over year, a slowdown compared to the 4.1% growth in Q3 [4] - Non-GAAP earnings per share fell by 16% year over year during the fourth quarter, yet management remains optimistic due to the company's performance relative to the industry [4] - Over the past three years, Delta has generated $10 billion in free cash flow, significantly improving its balance sheet and reducing leverage by over 50% [5] Future Outlook - The start of 2026 has shown strong momentum, with accelerating top-line growth driven by consumer and corporate demand [6] - Delta reported record bookings and double-digit cash sales growth leading up to its earnings release on January 13 [8] - For the first quarter, Delta expects revenue to rise by 5% to 7% year over year and non-GAAP earnings per share to be between $0.50 and $0.90, indicating a potential 52% year-over-year growth at the midpoint [8]

Southwest Airlines Co. ( LUV ) will report at the end of the month ( January 29th ) its Q4 and full-year numbers, so I thought I’d go over what to expect and what I’mMSc in Finance. Long-term horizon investor mostly with 5-10 year horizon. I like to keep investing simple. I believe a portfolio should consist of a mix of growth, value, and dividend-paying stocks but usually end up looking for value more than anything. I also sell options from time to time.Analyst’s Disclosure:I/we have no stock, option or si ...

Key Takeaways ALK is set to report 4Q25 results on Jan. 22, with revenues estimated at $3.64B, suggesting 3.1% y/y growth.Passenger revenues likely rose on domestic demand and Thanksgiving travel, with a 14.7% projected increase.Earnings expectations were cut sharply, with Q4 EPS estimates down 64.5%, implying an 88.7% y/y drop.Alaska Air Group (ALK) is scheduled to report fourth-quarter 2025 results on Jan. 22, 2026, after market close.The Zacks Consensus Estimate for ALK’s fourth-quarter 2025 earnings per ...

Southwest Airlines (LUV) could be a solid addition to your portfolio given a notable revision in the company's earnings estimates. While the stock has been gaining lately, the trend might continue since its earnings outlook is still improving.The rising trend in estimate revisions, which is a result of growing analyst optimism on the earnings prospects of this airline, should get reflected in its stock price. After all, empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisi ...

Controladora Vuela (VLRS) could be a solid addition to your portfolio given its recent upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). This upgrade is essentially a reflection of an upward trend in earnings estimates -- one of the most powerful forces impacting stock prices.The sole determinant of the Zacks rating is a company's changing earnings picture. The Zacks Consensus Estimate -- the consensus of EPS estimates from the sell-side analysts covering the stock -- for the current and following years is tracked by the s ...

What began as a fairly harmless exchange between two outspoken corporate leaders quickly turned messy, with the discussions spiralling into name-calling and public insults. In the latest twist to the Starlink row, Elon Musk has escalated the war of words with the billionaire CEO of Europe's biggest airline, Michael O’Leary.The CEO of Ryanair Holdings on Wednesday ruled out the proposal of installing SpaceX’s Starlink internet across the low-cost airline’s fleet because of fuel costs from the weight and drag ...

Wall Street contended with a potent mix of geopolitical risk this week and central bank drama this week. The Department of Justice (DoJ) opened a criminal investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell over the central bank's renovation, and the financial sector struggled after President Donald Trump called for a 10% cap on credit card rates for one year. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) and S&P 500 (SPX) still enjoyed record closes, with Alphabet (GOOGL) crossing the $4 trillion market cap -- joining onl ...

Benzinga and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. Quick Summary ChatGPT thinks United Air Lines stock could grind higher over the next 60 days, projecting an average price around $116 per share aided by investor confidence. Investors looking to express a view can build or trim exposure incrementally using commission-free fractional shares on SoFi, starting with as little as $5, and new users can receive up to $1,000 in free stock. Rather than slowly s ...

Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) struck a more cautious tone on its 2026 outlook while highlighting strong free cash flow, low leverage, and resilient demand from high-end travelers.Bank of America Securities reiterated a bullish stance on Delta Air Lines after management discussions underscored the carrier's disciplined strategy, resilient demand profile, and strong cash-generation framework, reinforcing confidence in its long-term positioning despite a measured tone on guidance.Analyst Andrew G. Didora reiterat ...