Alaska Air Q2 2023 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Alaska Air Group reported a strong second quarter with industry-leading adjusted pre-tax margins of 18.3% on record quarterly revenue. The company prioritized reliability, leading to improved predictability for guests and employees, record revenue, and a foundation for long-term profitable growth.
Reported net income for the second quarter of 2023 under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) of $240 million, or $1.86 per share.
Reported net income for the second quarter of 2023, excluding special items and mark-to-market fuel hedge accounting adjustments, of $387 million, or $3.00 per share.
Generated adjusted pre-tax margins of 18.3%, a 250-basis point increase over the same period in 2019.
Recorded $2.8 billion in operating revenue for the second quarter, the highest quarterly total in company history.
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Forward Guidance
Alaska Air Group provided the following outlook for the third quarter ending September 30, 2023:
Positive Outlook
- Capacity (ASMs) % change versus 2022: Up 10% to 13%
- Total revenue % change versus 2022: Up 0% to 3%
- Cost per ASM excluding fuel and special items (CASMex) % change versus 2022: Down 0% to 2%
Revenue & Expenses
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income