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Alaska Air Q3 2026 Earnings Loss
Alaska Air reports $147 million loss despite 14% revenue jump as fuel costs surge.
In brief
Alaska Air reports $147 million loss despite 14% revenue jump as fuel costs surge. Alaska Air Group reported a $147 million GAAP net loss for Q3 2026 due to $3.94 per gallon fuel costs, while revenue rose 14% to $4.3 billion. Originally reported by BigGo Finance.
Q3 2026 Results
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Alaska Air Group reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of $4.3 billion, up 14% year over year.
Fuel Cost Surge
Unprecedented fuel costs averaging $3.94 per gallon added $1.8 billion in costs for the year.
GAAP Net Loss
Alaska Air reported a GAAP net loss of $147 million, or $1.32 per share.
Adjusted Net Income
Adjusted net income was $40 million, or $0.36 per share after excluding special items.
Unit Revenue Spread
The spread between unit revenue and non-fuel unit costs improved to 7 points from 2 points in Q2.
New International Routes
Alaska announced new year-round service from Seattle to Osaka and Papeete starting next spring.
Q4 Guidance
For Q4 2026, Alaska guided to a loss of $2.50 to $2.00 per share amid fuel prices of $4.65-$4.85 per gallon.
Full-Year Loss
Alaska expects a full-year adjusted loss of $5.50 to $5.00 per share.
2027 Earnings Outlook
Management expressed confidence in at least $3 to $4 of core earnings improvement in 2027.
Premium Revenue Growth
Premium revenue jumped 24.5% year over year and now represents more than 36% of total revenue.
Loyalty Program Growth
Loyalty program cash remuneration climbed 21% to $721 million.
International Expansion
Alaska aims to become 'Seattle's number 1 long haul international carrier by 2030'.
The essence
Alaska Air Group reported a $147 million GAAP net loss for Q3 2026 due to $3.94 per gallon fuel costs, while revenue rose 14% to $4.3 billion.
