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Mar 31, 2024

Alaska Air Q1 2024 Earnings Report

Achieved record first quarter operating revenue and demonstrated resilience amidst significant challenges.

Key Takeaways

Alaska Air Group reported a net loss of $132 million, or $1.05 per share, for the first quarter of 2024. The company's results were significantly impacted by Flight 1282 and the Boeing 737-9 MAX grounding, but exceeded initial expectations due to capacity planning, network optimization, and cost control. The company received $162 million in initial cash compensation from Boeing.

First quarter operating revenue reached a record $2.2 billion.

Net loss for the quarter was $132 million, or $1.05 per share.

The company received $162 million in initial cash compensation from Boeing related to the 737-9 MAX grounding.

Agreement to purchase Hawaiian Airlines was approved by Hawaiian shareholders, remaining subject to regulatory approval.

Total Revenue
$2.23B
Previous year: $2.2B
+1.6%
EPS
-$0.92
Previous year: -$0.62
+48.4%
RASM
0.15
Previous year: 0.14
+3.8%
Load factor
81.4%
Previous year: 79.9%
+1.9%
Yield
0.16
Previous year: 0.16
+1.3%
Gross Profit
$150M
Previous year: $121M
+24.0%
Cash and Equivalents
$885M
Previous year: $516M
+71.5%
Free Cash Flow
$235M
Previous year: $98M
+139.8%
Total Assets
$14.8B
Previous year: $14.3B
+3.6%

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Forward Guidance

Alaska Air Group provides the following forecast information for Q2 2024:

Positive Outlook

  • Capacity (ASMs) % change versus 2023: Up 5% to 7%
  • Economic fuel cost per gallon: $3.00 to $3.20
  • Earnings per share: $2.20 to $2.40

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income