ALASKA AIR GROUP

Alaska Air reported an adjusted loss of $0.92 per share for Q2 on revenues of $4.07 billion, slightly below expectations. The Q3 outlook calls for adjusted EPS of $0.00 to $1.00, well below the analyst consensus of about $1.38–$1.48. Fuel costs rose sharply and weighed on results; management forecasts slightly lower jet fuel prices in Q3 but warns of continued volatility. Strategically, Alaska plans to expand its cargo fleet, and Hawaiian Airlines is converting its 717 fleet to 737-800s, but this offers little near-term relief for investors. » More on de.investing.com

Alaska Air Group has appointed Mike Sievert, the former CEO of T-Mobile, to its board of directors. Sievert will serve on the innovation and safety committees; with his appointment the board has 10 independent members. The company has a market capitalization of $4.74 billion and is rated as currently undervalued in an analysis, but faces industry-specific challenges and relatively high leverage (debt ratio 1.79). » More on de.investing.com

Alaska Air Group signed a formal agreement with Boeing to integrate Boeing’s Virtual Airplane into its pilot training program, aiming to provide realistic and flexible training that complements traditional simulators. The deal was signed at the World Aviation Training Summit in Orlando. Separately, Alaska Airlines launched a daily seasonal nonstop between Hollywood Burbank and Honolulu operated by a Boeing 737–8 MAX through Aug. 18. » More on finance.yahoo.com

Alaska Air Group suspended its 2026 financial guidance after the war in Iran drove fuel costs sharply higher. The airline now expects oil to average $4.75 a gallon in April and $4.50 in Q2, adding roughly $600 million in expenses and creating a $3.60 per-share headwind. In Q1 the company reported a loss of $193 million, or $1.69 a share, while revenue rose 1% to $3.3 billion, with results also hit by weather and demand disruptions. Management cited higher fuel costs and regional disruptions as the main drivers of the outlook withdrawal. » More on finance.yahoo.com

Alaska Air Group has withdrawn its annual forecast after jet fuel prices, driven up by the Iran war and sharply higher refinery margins, significantly increased its cost burden. The airline says fuel prices recently ranged from about $4.45 to $5.15 per gallon and can only be offset by roughly one-third through higher ticket prices, so second-quarter results are likely to be hit. Despite the pressure, demand remains robust (premium travel +8%, business travel +19%, corporate bookings almost +30%), and CEO Benito Minicucci sees no supply disruptions but warns of long-term shortages on the US West Coast. » More on de.investing.com