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JetBlue Airways
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Rating:49Neutral
Price Target:
$6.00
▲(13.85% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:07/29/26
The score is held down primarily by weak financial performance (ongoing losses, high leverage, and negative operating/free cash flow). Offsetting factors include an improving technical trend (price above key moving averages) and a mixed-but-improving operational narrative from the latest earnings call (strong RASM and Jet Forward progress), though fuel-driven guidance uncertainty and funding risk remain meaningful. Valuation remains challenged due to negative earnings and no dividend support.
Positive Factors
JetForward transformation
JetForward is a structural transformation program targeting large, multi-year EBIT gains. Delivering $310M incremental EBIT in 2026 and $850M–$950M in 2027 implies sustainable margin improvement and operating leverage, supporting long‑term profitability if execution continues.
Negative Factors
High leverage
Debt-to-equity north of 5x and rising materially constrains financial flexibility, raises refinancing and interest-rate risk, and reduces ability to absorb shocks. High leverage can force higher cost funding, limit investment optionality and amplify downturn impacts on solvency.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
JetForward transformation
JetForward is a structural transformation program targeting large, multi-year EBIT gains. Delivering $310M incremental EBIT in 2026 and $850M–$950M in 2027 implies sustainable margin improvement and operating leverage, supporting long‑term profitability if execution continues.
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JetBlue Airways (JBLU) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$2.28B
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)29.49M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)1.62
Revenue Growth3.99%
EPS Growth-119.13%
CountryUS
Employees19,447
SectorIndustrials
Sector Strength72
IndustryAirlines, Airports & Air Services
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-2.41
Shares Outstanding377,312,200
10 Day Avg. Volume33,975,078
30 Day Avg. Volume29,492,866
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.10
Price to Book (P/B)0.79
Price to Sales (P/S)0.19
P/FCF Ratio-1.38
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$5.99Price Target Upside13.59% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Sell
Number of Analyst Covering11
EPS Forecast (FY)-2.21
Revenue Forecast (FY)$10.34B
JetBlue Airways Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
JetBlue Airways Corporation provides air transportation services. The company operates a fleet of Airbus A220, Airbus A320, Airbus A320 Restyled, Airbus A321, Airbus A321 with Mint, Airbus A321neo, Airbus A321neo with Mint, and Airbus A321neoLR wi...
How the Company Makes Money
JetBlue primarily makes money by selling air transportation to customers, with revenue recognized when passengers fly. Its core revenue stream is passenger revenue from ticket sales across its network, where pricing varies by route, cabin/seat typ...
JetBlue Airways Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Apr 28, 2026
(Q1-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Nov 03, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
The call conveys a balanced picture: JetBlue is delivering clear operational progress—strong RASM, loyalty and Fort Lauderdale growth, Jet Forward traction, disciplined capital spending, and ample near-term liquidity—yet faces a material macro headwind from sharply higher fuel prices that has prompted suspension of full-year guidance, planned capacity reductions, and potential incremental funding. Management emphasizes demand resilience and active mitigation (fares, capacity, cost), but near-term financial uncertainty remains tied to the fuel trajectory.Positive Updates
Strong RASM Performance
First-quarter RASM grew +6.5% year over year, in line with revised guidance and 4.5 points above the midpoint of the initial RASM range; management expects Q2 RASM growth of 7%–11% year over year on 1.5%–4.5% more capacity.
Negative Updates
Suspension of Full-Year Guidance
Due to a sharp fuel price spike driven by conflict in the Middle East, JetBlue suspended its full-year guidance, citing the move as a response to external macro headwinds rather than internal strategy changes.
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Q1-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Strong RASM Performance
First-quarter RASM grew +6.5% year over year, in line with revised guidance and 4.5 points above the midpoint of the initial RASM range; management expects Q2 RASM growth of 7%–11% year over year on 1.5%–4.5% more capacity.
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Company Guidance
JetBlue suspended full‑year guidance after a sharp fuel spike and gave detailed near‑term targets: Q2 RASM guidance is +7% to +11% year‑over‑year on capacity up 1.5%–4.5%, with management saying Q2 will recapture roughly 30%–40% of the recent fuel cost increase (100% recapture targeted by early 2027); Q2 fuel is modeled at $4.13–$4.28/gal (Q1 avg $2.96, ~26% above the prior midpoint) and every $0.10 change equals ~ $85M of annual expense. They expect CASM ex‑fuel to rise 3%–5% in Q2, with >2 points less unit‑cost growth in 2H vs 1H, and noted Q1 CASM ex‑fuel was +6.6% (adjusted to +2.5% ex‑disruptions). Capacity actions include ~1 point pull vs. close‑in expectations in Q2 and plans to cut 2–3 points in the back half, and management expects to continue cost, fare and ancillary moves to offset fuel. CapEx is ~$275M in Q2 and ~$800M for 2026 (12 aircraft deliveries this year, down from 14), with a sub‑$1B annual CapEx target through the decade. Liquidity finished the quarter at $2.4B (26% of TTM revenue; target 17%–20%), a $600M undrawn revolver, $500M recently raised secured (accordion to $750M), >$6B unencumbered asset base, and Jet Forward targets of $310M incremental EBIT in 2026 and $850M–$950M in 2027.JetBlue Airways Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
34
Negative
Balance Sheet
23
Negative
Cash Flow
18
Very Negative
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 9.50B | 9.06B | 9.28B | 9.62B | 9.16B | 6.04B |
| Gross Profit | 4.45B | 3.07B | 2.29B | 2.32B | 1.97B | 890.00M |
| EBITDA | 276.00M | 494.00M | 490.00M | 526.00M | 349.00M | -418.00M |
| Net Income | -886.00M | -602.00M | -795.00M | -310.00M | -362.00M | -182.00M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 16.37B | 18.63B | 16.84B | 15.33B | 14.45B | 14.85B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 2.02B | 2.26B | 3.61B | 1.57B | 1.39B | 2.84B |
| Total Debt | 9.39B | 10.26B | 9.14B | 5.93B | 4.38B | 4.80B |
| Total Liabilities | 14.78B | 16.51B | 14.20B | 11.99B | 10.88B | 11.00B |
| Stockholders Equity | 1.59B | 2.12B | 2.64B | 3.34B | 3.56B | 3.85B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | -1.13B | -1.22B | -1.48B | -806.00M | -544.00M | 647.00M |
| Operating Cash Flow | -128.00M | -94.00M | 144.00M | 400.00M | 379.00M | 1.64B |
| Investing Cash Flow | -48.00M | 658.00M | -3.08B | -1.38B | -908.00M | -704.00M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -275.00M | -417.00M | 3.77B | 1.11B | -360.00M | -830.00M |
JetBlue Airways Technical Analysis
Positive
5.27
Price Trends
5.44
Positive
5.10
Positive
5.00
Positive
Market Momentum
0.13
Negative
61.29
Neutral
88.88
Negative
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For JBLU, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 5.27 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 5.61, below the 50-day MA of 5.44, and above the 200-day MA of 5.00, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 0.13 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 61.29 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 88.88 is Negative, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for JBLU.
JetBlue Airways Risk Analysis
JetBlue Airways disclosed 40 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. JetBlue Airways reported the most risks in the "Legal & Regulatory" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
JetBlue Airways Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (63)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
63 Neutral | $10.79B | 15.43 | 7.44% | 2.01% | 2.89% | -14.66% | |
58 Neutral | $22.00B | 27.09 | 11.27% | 1.60% | 9.46% | 137.74% | |
49 Neutral | $2.28B | -2.50 | -45.51% | ― | 3.99% | -119.13% | |
46 Neutral | $5.29B | -30.03 | -4.50% | ― | 9.79% | -161.50% | |
46 Neutral | $10.11B | -31.16 | 8.29% | ― | 7.53% | -157.37% | |
42 Neutral | $1.55B | -3.99 | -120.34% | ― | 9.95% | -1057.36% |
* Industrials Sector Average
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JetBlue Airways Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial Disclosures
JetBlue Highlights Strong Q2 Results and JetForward Progress
Positive
Jul 28, 2026
On July 28, 2026, JetBlue reported second-quarter 2026 results showing a 14.5% year-over-year rise in operating revenue to $2.7 billion and a 10.9% increase in RASM, aided by strong demand and commercial initiatives under its JetForward transforma...
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial Disclosures
JetBlue Boosts Q2 2026 Outlook Amid Strong Demand
Positive
Jun 1, 2026
JetBlue Airways reported that ahead of an industry conference it is maintaining strong second-quarter 2026 operations, with a 99.8% completion factor and robust travel demand across cabins and geographies, including notable outperformance on route...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board ChangesShareholder Meetings
JetBlue Shareholders Back Board, Pay and Stock Plan
Positive
May 20, 2026
At its Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on May 14, 2026, JetBlue Airways shareholders elected all 13 director nominees to the board, reinforcing continuity in the company’s leadership. Investors also approved, on an advisory basis, the co...
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