Latam Airlines Group SA

LATAM Airlines reported a 27.9% revenue increase in the second quarter to USD 4.2 billion and a net profit of USD 125 million, despite sharply higher fuel costs (+93%). Adjusted earnings per share were USD 0.436, missing the analysts' expectation of USD 1.04, but investors focused on strong operational trends, cash flow and the raised guidance for revenue, EBITDA and liquidity. Adjusted operating margin was 5.4%, adjusted operating cash flow USD 476 million and adjusted net leverage 1.5x. The stock rose 5.64% in after-hours trading; management expects improvement in the second half and plans fleet expansions, including introductions of Embraer E2s. » More on de.investing.com

LATAM Airlines reported its best quarter in history in Q1 2026 with earnings per share of $2.01 versus a forecast of $1.38. Revenue rose 21.7% to $4.15 billion, adjusted EBITDA reached $1.3 billion and net income increased by about 62%. The stock rose 8.58% in premarket trading. For Q2 and Q3, revenue is forecast at roughly $3.9 billion and $4.3 billion respectively, with fuel costs and currency fluctuations cited as the main risks. » More on de.investing.com

Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and Citi recently upgraded LATAM Airlines, citing the carrier’s solid financial position, higher-income customer mix in Latin America and ability to pass through higher fuel costs. Goldman set a $63.40 price target after initiating coverage, Morgan Stanley assigned a $60 target and flagged about 22% upside, and Citi raised its target to $58. Analysts point to LATAM’s top-tier profitability, manageable leverage and partial fuel hedging as strengths against oil-price volatility. » More on finance.yahoo.com