Allegiant Travel Company, a leisure travel company, provides travel services and products to residents of under-served cities in the United States. The company offers scheduled air transportation on limited-frequency, nonstop flights between under-served cities and leisure destinations. As of February 1, 2024, it operated a fleet of 126 Airbus A320 series aircraft. The company also provides air-related services and products in conjunction with air transportation, including baggage fees, advance seat assignments, travel protection products, priority boarding, a customer convenience fee, food and beverage purchases on board, and other air-related services, as well as use of its call center for purchases. In addition, it offers third party travel products, such as hotel rooms and ground transportation, such as rental cars and hotel shuttle products; and air transportation services through fixed fee agreements and charter service on a year-round and ad-hoc basis. Further, the company operates a golf course. Allegiant Travel Company was founded in 1997 and is based in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Allegiant Travel выглядит недооценённой по ряду мультипликаторов, но качество баланса и рентабельности пока не подтверждает агрессивный апсайд. P/S 0.71, P/B 1.10 и P/FCF 15.31 ниже медианы отрасли, что поддерживает идею умеренной недооценки, однако P/FCF заметно ухудшился по сравнению с более ранними периодами, а P/S и P/B в динамике уже выросли. Сильная сторона — наличие прибыли: EPS 3.77, net income 32 млн и operating income 67 млн, при этом выручка 656 млн остаётся выше отраслевой медианы. Но маржинальность слабая: gross margin 24.94% ниже медианы, operating margin всего 1.46%, а net profit margin и ROE/ROA/ROI по TTM фактически нулевые, что указывает на очень ограниченную способность конвертировать продажи в устойчивую доходность. Долговая нагрузка остаётся главным риском: debt/equity 1.76 существенно выше медианы отрасли, long-term debt 1.786 млрд велик относительно equity 1.015 млрд, а current ratio 0.98 и quick ratio 0.95 показывают напряжённую ликвидность. Позитивно, что cash on hand почти 985 млн и net worth 1.86 выше отраслевой медианы, то есть запас прочности есть, но он не снимает вопроса о высокой закредитованности. Динамика активов и обязательств за последние периоды в целом стабильна, без явного ухудшения, однако equity снижается с 1.30 млрд до 1.015 млрд, что не добавляет уверенности в качестве капитала. Дивидендная доходность 1.08% выглядит скорее символической поддержкой, чем сильным инвестиционным аргументом. В сумме фундаментал даёт умеренно позитивный сигнал по оценке из-за низких мультипликаторов и прибыли, но этот сигнал ограничен слабой рентабельностью, высокой долговой нагрузкой и неидеальной ликвидностью. Для инвестора это скорее история о потенциально справедливой/слегка недооценённой цене с повышенным риском, чем о явном дисконте, заслуживающем сильного пересмотра вверх.

Allegiant Travel Company

Сильный индекс, значительно упал. Быки в растерянности.

Strong index, significantly down. The bulls are confused.

Средний индекс, значительно вырос. Рынок на стороне быков.

Medium index, significantly up. The market is on the bulls' side.

Средний индекс, значительно вырос. Увеличился приток средств в лонги.

Medium index, significantly up. The inflow of funds into longs has increased.

ALGT выглядит умеренно недооценённой по мультипликаторам, но высокая долговая нагрузка, слабая ликвидность и низкая рентабельность ограничивают потенциал переоценки.

For Immediate Release
Chicago, IL – June 3, 2026 – Today, Zacks Equity Research discusses American Airlines AAL, Copa Holdings CPA and Allegiant Travel Co. ALGT.
Industry: Airlines
Link: https://www.zacks.com/commentary/2930804/3-airline-stocks-to-watch-as-the-industry-grapples-with-headwinds
The ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran have resulted in a sharp rise in oil prices, a key input cost for airlines. The ongoing uncertainty over talks between them has repeatedly put the fragile ceasefire under strain. Stocks in the Zacks Transportation - Airline industry have been badly hit by this uncertain scenario that has resulted in multiple flight cancellations and disruptions to connectivity. Crude prices have moved sharply on headlines tied to the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping route
Oil prices have remained elevated, currently fluctuating between $90 and $95 per barrel. High labor costs are also hurting bottom-line growth. Despite these headwinds, the industry has shown resilience, particularly among companies focusing on growth strategies and operational efficiency. The upbeat air-travel demand witnessed during the Memorial Day weekend is also a positive for airline stocks. Notable players expected to withstand these challenges include American Airlines, Copa Holdings and Allegiant Travel Co.
About the Industry
The Zacks Airline industry players are engaged in transporting passengers and cargo to various destinations globally. Most operators maintain a fleet of multiple mainline jets in addition to several regional planes. Their operations are aided by the regional airline subsidiaries and third-party regional carriers.
Additionally, industry players utilize their respective cargo divisions to offer a wide range of freight and mail services. The players invest substantially to upgrade technology. The industry, apart from comprising legacy carriers, includes low-cost players. The well-being of companies in this group is linked to the health of the overall economy.
For example, the aviation space was one of the worst pandemic-hit corners, with passenger revenues taking a beating. However, air travel demand has improved from the pandemic lows, despite the current high oil price scenario.
Factors Relevant to the Industry's Fortunes
Surge in Fuel Costs – A Bane: The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has resulted in a sharp jump in oil prices. This northward movement in oil prices is naturally hurting the bottom line of airlines. This is because fuel expenses represent a key input cost for airlines. With most U.S. carriers having abandoned fuel hedging strategies, such an oil supply disruption has left them fully exposed to price spikes. This development may hurt the second-quarter earnings of airlines, particularly in the event of the conflict persisting.
Uptick in Labor Costs:The increase in expenses on the labor front represents another challenge for airlines. For example, at American Airlines, salaries and related costs have increased 10.7% year over year in the first quarter of 2026. With U.S. airlines grappling with labor shortages, the bargaining power of various labor groups has naturally increased. As a result, we have seen pay-hike deals being inked in the space. This is resulting in a spike in labor costs, limiting bottom-line growth in turn.
Upbeat Summer Travel – A Positive: Despite headwinds like high inflation, elevated fuel and labor costs, air-travel demand, particularly on the leisure front, remains healthy as exemplified by the upbeat Memorial Day weekend air travel scenario. In fact, passenger volumes, despite high air fares, are expected to remain strong during the entire summer season. For example, American Airlines expects record travel during the summer season (May 21-Sept. 8). During the period, the airline expects to fly 75 million passengers across 750,000 flights, smashing its previous record established in 2019.
Strong Financial Returns for Shareholders: With economic activities gaining pace from the pandemic lows, more and more companies are allocating their increasing cash pile by way of dividends and buybacks to pacify long-suffering shareholders. This underlines their financial strength and business confidence.
Among airlines, CPA’s board of directors approved a dividend hike of 6.2%, thereby raising its quarterly cash dividend to $1.71 per share ($6.84 annualized) from $1.61 ($6.44 annualized). The move reflects CPA’s intention to utilize free cash to enhance its shareholders’ returns.
Zacks Industry Rank Signals Dull Prospects
The Zacks Airline industry is a 23-stock group within the broader Zacks Transportation sector. The industry currently carries a Zacks Industry Rank #233, which places it in the bottom 9% of 245 Zacks industries.
The group’s Zacks Industry Rank, basically the average of the Zacks Rank of all the member stocks, indicates murky near-term prospects. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.
The industry’s positioning in the bottom 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries is a result of a negative earnings outlook for the constituent companies in aggregate.
Looking at the aggregate earnings estimate revisions, it appears that analysts are gradually losing confidence in this group’s earnings growth potential. The industry's earnings estimate for 2026 has decreased 36.1% on a year-over-year basis.
Before we present a few stocks from the industry that you may want to hold on to, let’s take a look at the industry’s recent stock market performance and the valuation picture.
Industry Surpasses Sector but Lags S&P 500
Over the past year, the Zacks Transportation - Airline industry has gained 23.2% compared with the S&P 500 composite’s rise of 31.2%. The broader sector has gained 22.1% in the said time frame.
Valuation Picture
The price/sales (P/S) ratio is often used to value airline stocks. The industry currently has a forward 12-month P/S of 0.57X compared with the S&P 500’s 5.27X. It is also below the sector’s forward-12-month P/S of 1.4X.
Over the past five years, the industry has traded as high as 0.88X, as low as 0.29X and at the median of 0.45X.
3 Airline Stocks to Monitor Now
American Airlines is based in Fort Worth, TX. Strong air travel demand, particularly on the leisure front, despite high fuel costs, is aiding AAL. Efforts to broaden its network are also praiseworthy.
The company’s high debt levels are worrisome. The carrier’s earnings have surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate in three of the past four quarters (missing the mark in the other quarter). The average beat is 2.6%. American Airlines currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Copa Holdings, based in Panama City, Panama, currently carries a Zacks Rank #3. The company is benefiting from strong domestic air travel demand owing to factors like regional economic expansion, its ability to adapt to market trends, and focus on innovative strategies.
Despite the tough conditions, the airline demonstrated resilience. Copa Holdings’ earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in three of the past four quarters (missing the mark on the other occasion). The average beat is 6.5%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for current and next-year earnings has been revised 0.7% and 4.7% upward over the past 60 days, respectively.
Allegiant Travel's unique business model, coupled with its low-cost nature, offers diversified revenue streams from leisure travel flights as well as multiple travel services and product offerings. Efforts to upgrade its fleet are praiseworthy as well. ALGT aims to end the second quarter of 2026 with a fleet size of 125.
ALGT’s earnings surpassed estimates in three of the last four quarters and missed the mark once. The average beat was 21.9%. Allegiant currently carries a Zacks Rank #3.
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Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights American Airlines, Copa and Allegiant Travel

European carrier, Ryanair Holdings RYAAY,has unveiled its solid traffic numbers for April 2026, reflecting its four-month straight traffic growth at a stretch so far this year. As we know, higher traffic means more passengers and with travel bookings rising across the industry, passenger revenues at Ryanair should also rise, thereby contributing to the company’s top-line growth.
Higher traffic always acts as a positive indicator of the company’s prospects. Given this backdrop, the question that naturally arises is: Should investors buy, hold, or sell RYAAY stock now? A more in-depth analysis is needed to make that determination. Before diving into RYAAY’s investment prospects, let’s take a glance at its financial numbers.
Ryanair’s April Traffic Numbers Show Four-Month Straight Growth
The number of passengers transported on Ryanair flights was 19.3 million in April 2026, reflecting a 5% year-over-year increase. Apart from a year-over-year surge, RYAAY’s traffic in April was much more than the March reading of 15.8 million, the February reading of 13.3 million and the January reading of 12.7 million, highlighting continued momentum from the beginning of the year.
Ryanair’s load factor (percentage of seats filled by passengers) remained flat year over year as well as sequentially at 93% in April 2026, reflecting stable and consistent demand for the carrier’s services. However, it improved from the load factor of 92% reported in February 2026 and 91% reported in January 2026.
RYAAY operated more than 1,08,000 flights in April 2026. This marks an improvement from 88,000 flights operated in March 2026, 75,000 flights operated in February 2026 and 73,000 flights operated in January2026, reflecting expanded capacity to meet strong passenger demand.
We would like to remind investors that Ryanair carried 200.2 million passengers (traffic up 9% year over year) in its fiscal year ending March 2025, positioning itself as the first European airline to reach 200 million passengers in a single year. During fiscal 2026, RYAAY’s traffic grew 4% year over year to 208.4 million passengers.
Given the aforesaid backdrop, Ryanair has unveiled an encouraging traffic outlook for fiscal 2027 (concurrent with its fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 earnings release on May 18, 2026). RYAAY anticipates its fiscal 2027 traffic to grow by 4% to 216 million passengers.
Other Factors Working in Favor of RYAAY Stock
Ryanair’s fleet-modernization initiatives to cater to the improvement in travel demand are encouraging. The inclusion of modern planes in its fleet and the retirement of the old ones align with its environmentally friendly approach. During fiscal 2025, Ryanair took delivery of 30 new Boeing 737-8200 aircraft. The latest inclusions, apart from having all basic amenities, result in improved fuel efficiency. Concurrent with the fiscal fourth quarter of 2026 (ended March 31, 2026) earnings release, RYAAY announced that it has received all 210 Boeing 737-8200 aircraft. In May 2023, 300 new Boeing 737-MAX-10 aircraft orders were placed for delivery between 2027 and 2033. Ryanair expects these fuel-efficient MAX jets to generate substantial growth.
RYAAY has a solid balance sheet that helps it reward shareholders and make debt repayments. The low-cost carrier ended the fiscal fourth quarter of 2026 with cash and cash equivalents of $6.62 billion, and made €1.2 billion debt repayments, as of March 31, 2026. During fiscal 2026, RYAAY purchased (and canceled) some 2% of issued share capital (more than 20 million shares). A final dividend of €0.195 per share is payable in September 2026 (subject to AGM approval).
Long-Term Debt to Capitalization
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RYAAY’s Price Performance
Shares of RYAAY have declined in double digits so far this year. The disappointing price performance resulted in RYAAY underperforming the Zacks Airline industry in the said time frame. Additionally, RYAAY’s price performance looks unfavorable to that of other airline operators like Alaska Air Group, Inc. (ALK) and Allegiant Travel Company (ALGT) in the same timeframe.
RYAAY Stock’s YTD Price Comparison
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Headwinds Weighing on RYAAY Stock
Production delays at Boeing have been hurting the fleet-related plans of most airline companies, and it is no different for RYAAY. The company is actively in talks with Boeing leadership to speed up aircraft deliveries and has also visited Seattle at the beginning of January. Although B737 production is recovering from Boeing’s strike in late 2024, it is still slow to deliver sufficient aircraft ahead of the summer season of fiscal 2026. Additionally, Boeing expects the MAX-10 to be certified in mid-2026, followed by the delivery of the first 15 MAX-10s in Spring 2027 (with 300 of these fuel-efficient aircraft delivery due by March 2034).
Escalating operating expenses due to high staff costs and higher air traffic control fees are hurting Ryanair’s bottom line. During fiscal 2026, staff costs increased 6% year over year due to higher salaries and agreed pay increases. Airport and handling charges rose 5% year over year owing to traffic growth, higher landing, ground air traffic control and handling rates. Fuel costs rose 4% year over year. As a result, total operating expenses grew 6% year over year, owing to higher staff and other costs, which were in part due to Boeing delivery delays. This was partially offset by fuel hedge savings. High costs naturally put pressure on margins.
What Do Earnings Estimates Say for Ryanair?
The negative sentiment surrounding Ryanair stock is evident from the fact that the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the current quarter as well as for full-year earnings has been revised southward in the past 60 days.
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The favorable estimate revisions indicate brokers’ lack of confidence in the stock.
Time to Get Rid of Ryanair
Production delays at Boeing have been hurting the fleet-related plans of most airline companies, and it is no different for RYAAY. Escalating operating expenses due to high fuel costs, staff costs and higher air traffic control fees are likely to hurt Ryanair’s bottom line. High costs naturally put pressure on margins. Share price volatility continues to be another concern. Collectively, the aforesaid factors diminish RYAAY’s appeal as an investment at this juncture.
The negativity surrounding the stock outweighs the positives like the upbeat traffic scenario, fleet expansion efforts, solid balance sheet and consistent efforts to reward shareholders through dividends and share buybacks. So, the stock appears to be a risky bet for investors. The stock’s current Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) justifies our analysis.
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Should Investors Buy RYAAY Post a Four-Month Straight Traffic Growth?

Allegiant Travel Company ALGT is strengthening its leisure-focused network strategy with the addition of eight new nonstop routes, primarily centered on Florida destinations. The expansion reinforces the carrier’s emphasis on connecting underserved small and mid-sized cities with popular vacation markets through low-cost, point-to-point service. By targeting routes with limited nonstop competition, the airline continues to differentiate itself from larger network carriers that typically prioritize hub-and-spoke operations.
The newly announced services also reflect ALGT’s confidence in sustained leisure travel demand heading into late 2026 and early 2027. Florida remains one of the strongest domestic leisure markets, and the airline appears to be capitalizing on resilient consumer demand for affordable sun-and-beach destinations despite broader industry cost pressures. Promotional one-way fares starting at $59, along with bonus loyalty points through the Allways Rewards program, are likely aimed at stimulating early bookings and improving load factors during the launch phase.
Strategically, the additions further expand Allegiant’s footprint in key Florida gateways such as Fort Lauderdale, St. Pete-Clearwater, Orlando-Sanford and Punta Gorda. The move should enhance network connectivity while supporting ancillary revenue opportunities from bundled travel products, baggage fees and vacation packages. These areas remain important contributors to the company’s profitability. The emphasis on nonstop flying also aligns with the airline’s cost-efficient operating model, which minimizes complexity and appeals to price-sensitive leisure travelers.
At the same time, the route expansion comes amid a challenging operating environment for the airline industry, including elevated labor and fuel costs. ALGT’s comments suggest that the carrier sees an opportunity to preserve low-fare availability as competitors adjust capacity or reduce service in certain markets. If demand trends remain stable, the new routes could support passenger traffic growth and strengthen the airline’s competitive position in the United States’ leisure travel segment.
ALGT‘s Share Price Performance
Allegiant’s shares have rallied 45.5% in a year compared with the Transportation - Airline industry’s 6.2% growth.
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ALGT’s Zacks Rank
ALGT currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
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Allegiant Accelerates Florida Expansion With Eight New Nonstop Routes

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Allegiant Travel Company’s ALGT decision to adopt Navan, Inc. NAVN reflects the airline’s increasing focus on operational efficiency and workforce mobility. Managing employee travel across training programs, maintenance assignments and network support functions can be highly complex for a fast-growing carrier. By centralizing these activities on a single AI-powered platform, Allegiant likely aims to reduce administrative bottlenecks, improve coordination and enhance responsiveness during operational disruptions or staffing shifts.
The partnership also signals a broader trend within the airline industry toward digital transformation of internal processes, not just customer-facing services. Traditionally, employee travel management at ALGT has relied heavily on manual coordination and fragmented booking systems. Navan’s integrated booking, payment and expense capabilities could help the company streamline workflows and improve cost visibility. They could also provide employees with a more seamless self-service experience, ultimately supporting productivity and employee satisfaction.
For Navan, securing ALGT as a client strengthens its positioning within the travel and expense management sector, particularly in serving complex enterprise operations. Airlines present a demanding use case due to their dynamic scheduling requirements and a large mobile workforce. Successfully supporting Allegiant’s operational travel needs could enhance Navan’s credibility with other transportation and logistics companies seeking modernized internal travel management solutions.
ALGT‘s Share Price Performance
Allegiant’s shares have rallied 30.9% in a year compared with the Transportation - Airline industry’s 8.4% growth.
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ALGT’s Zacks Rank
ALGT currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
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INSW currently sports a Zacks Rank #1.
INSW has an expected earnings growth rate of more than 100% for the current year. The company has an encouraging earnings surprise history. Its earnings topped the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the trailing four quarters, delivering an average beat of 33.93%.
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Allegiant Partners With Navan to Modernize Employee Travel Operations

(RTTNews) - Allegiant Travel Co. (ALGT) on Tuesday said it has added eight new nonstop routes to its Allegiant Air network, expanding its presence in key leisure destinations across Florida. To promote the new routes, the airline is also offering limited-time one-way fares starting at $59, along with 1,000 Allways Rewards bonus points for eligible bookings.
The Las Vegas-based leisure travel company said that it will introduce four new routes from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. These include flights to Boston beginning October 1, 2026, and to Omaha, Pittsburgh, and Kansas City beginning October 2, 2026.
Allegiant will also expand services from St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport with new nonstop flights to Philadelphia starting October 2, 2026, and to Columbia, Missouri, beginning November 19, 2026.
In addition, the airline will launch nonstop service between Orlando-Sanford International Airport and Trenton-Mercer Airport starting October 2, 2026. Another new route connecting Punta Gorda Airport and La Crosse Regional Airport will begin on October 1, 2026.
On the Nasdaq, ALGT ended Monday's trading at $74.66, down $0.24 or 0.32 percent. In after-hours trading, the stock was down $1.11 or 1.5 percent at $73.55.
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Allegiant Air Announces Eight New Non-Stop Routes To Florida

Allegiant Travel Company’s ALGT acquisition of Sun Country Airlines Holdings, Inc. is a significant consolidation move in the U.S. leisure airline space in recent years. Strategically, the deal appears highly complementary rather than transformational, as both carriers operate low-cost, leisure-oriented models with strong exposure to underserved and secondary markets. The combined network of nearly 175 cities and 650 routes gives Allegiant a broader geographic reach. It also strengthens the company’s ability to compete for discretionary leisure travelers without directly challenging the largest legacy carriers on premium business traffic.
One of the most compelling aspects of the transaction is the diversification benefit. Sun Country’s cargo partnership with Amazon and its sizable charter business add meaningful non-ticket revenue streams to Allegiant’s primarily scheduled-service model. This could help reduce earnings volatility during weaker travel cycles, something investors increasingly value in the airline sector. The projected $140 million in annual synergies within three years also suggests that management sees substantial operational and procurement efficiencies, particularly in fleet utilization, maintenance and scale economics.
Operationally, management’s decision to initially maintain separate brands, loyalty programs and frontline operations reflects a cautious integration strategy aimed at minimizing customer disruption and labor friction. This is important because airline mergers often struggle during integration phases, especially in crew scheduling, IT systems and labor relations. By preserving Sun Country’s Minnesota presence and emphasizing continuity for employees and customers, Allegiant appears focused on maintaining operational stability while gradually capturing synergies.
From an industry perspective, the merger reinforces the ongoing shift toward scale and diversification among mid-sized U.S. airlines. Rising labor, fuel and maintenance costs continue to pressure smaller carriers, making consolidation increasingly attractive. If executed well, the combination could create a more resilient ultra-low-cost leisure platform with stronger competitive positioning across scheduled, charter and cargo operations. However, long-term success will ultimately depend on integration execution, cost discipline, and the company’s ability to preserve the distinct customer appeal that made both airlines successful independently.
ALGT‘s Share Price Performance
Allegiant’s shares have rallied 35.9% in a year compared with the Transportation - Airline industry’s 7.7% growth.
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ALGT’s Zacks Rank
ALGT currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
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INSW currently sports a Zacks Rank #1.
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ALGT Strengthens Leisure Airline Position With Sun Country Acquisition

Allegiant Travel Company (ALGT) reported impressive first-quarter 2026 results, wherein both earnings and revenues beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate.
Quarterly earnings of $3.77 per share outpaced the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.40 and increased year over year. Revenues for the first quarter of 2026 were $732.4 million, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $711.9 million and rising 4.8% year over year. Passenger revenues, which accounted for the bulk (91.7%) of the top line, grew 8.9% on a year-over-year basis.
Allegiant Travel Company Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Air traffic (measured in revenue passenger miles) for scheduled services fell 1.4% year over year in the quarter under review. Capacity (measured in available seat miles or ASMs) fell 5.9% from the year-ago number. The load factor (percentage of seats filled by passengers) increased to 84.4% from 80.5% in the reported quarter.
Airline operating costs per available seat miles, excluding fuel, rose 7.1% year over year to 8.64 cents. The average fuel cost per gallon (scheduled) increased 15.2% year over year to $3.03. Total scheduled service passenger revenues per available seat mile rose to 14.31 cents from 12.29 cents a year ago.
Gregory Anderson, chief executive officer of Allegiant, stated, "First-quarter demand was exceptional, particularly during peak periods, driving more than a 16 percent year-over-year increase in TRASM, with total yields up over 20 percent year-over-year. That performance allowed us to set an all-time quarterly record despite a 5.9 percent year-over-year reduction in capacity. We are pleased to see our commercial initiatives taking hold and contributing to our results, including an 8.9 percent increase in co-brand remuneration compared to the prior year.”
Anderson further added, “As we move into the second quarter, leisure demand remains healthy despite geopolitical dynamics that have impacted the broader economy. We have proactively reduced capacity during off-peak times and shortened average stage lengths as we navigate the higher fuel environment. We now expect second-quarter capacity to be down 6.5 percent year-over-year. With regulatory approvals now behind us, and pending shareholder approvals, we expect to close on the acquisition of Sun Country by as early as mid-May.”
ALGT’s Liquidity
As of March 31, 2026, Allegiant’s total unrestricted cash and investments were $933.5 million compared with $838.5 million at the prior-quarter end. Long-term debt and finance lease obligations (net of current maturities and related costs) totaled $1.67 billion compared with $1.68 billion at the end of the prior quarter.
Allegiant’s Guidance for Q2
For the second quarter of 2026, ASM (for scheduled service) is expected to decrease 6.5% on a year-over-year basis. Total system ASM is projected to fall 6.5% on a year-over-year basis.
The bottom line, on an adjusted basis, is expected to range from a loss of a penny to breakeven. Second-quarter adjusted operating margin is expected to lie between 0% and 2%. The fuel cost per gallon is suggested to be $4.35. Interest expense is expected to be around $35 million.
Currently, Allegiant carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Q1 Performances of Other Transportation Companies
Delta Air Lines (DAL) reported first-quarter 2026 earnings (excluding $1.08 from non-recurring items) of 64 cents per share, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 61 cents. Earnings increased 39.1% on a year-over-year basis due to high labor costs. Adjusted revenues in the March-end quarter were $14.2 billion, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $14 billion and increasing on a year-over-year basis.
United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL) reported solid first-quarter 2026 results wherein the company’s earnings and revenues beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate as well as improved on a year-over-year basis.
UAL's first-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings per share (EPS) (excluding 95 cents from non-recurring items) of $1.19 surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.08 and increased 30.8% on a year-over-year basis. The reported figure lies within the guided range of $1.00-$1.50.
Operating revenues of $14.6 billion outpaced the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $14.3 billion and increased 10.5% year over year. Passenger revenues (which accounted for 90.1% of the top line) increased 11% year over year to $13.1 billion. UAL flights transported 42,486 passengers in the first quarter, up 4.1% year over year.
Cargo revenues fell 1.6% year over year to $422 million. Revenues from other sources rose 10.5% year over year to $1.02 billion.
J.B. Hunt Transport Services JBHT posted first-quarter 2026 earnings per share of $1.49, up 27% from $1.17 a year ago. The result topped the Zacks Consensus Estimate by $0.04, a 2.8% surprise.
Operating revenues totaled $3.06 billion, rising 4.6% year over year. Revenues beat the consensus mark of $2.94 billion, resulting in a 3.9% surprise, as demand proved resilient across several service offerings, led by Intermodal volume growth and higher revenue per load in select highway-related businesses.
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Allegiant Q1 Earnings & Revenues Surpass Estimates, Improve Y/Y

In trading on Friday, the U.S. Global Jets ETF is outperforming other ETFs, up about 6.6% on the day. Components of that ETF showing particular strength include shares of Alaska Air Group, up about 12.8% and shares of Allegiant Travel, up about 12% on the day.
And underperforming other ETFs today is the SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF, down about 6.5% in Friday afternoon trading. Among components of that ETF with the weakest showing on Friday were shares of PBF Energy, lower by about 13.7%, and shares of Par Pacific Holdings, lower by about 12.9% on the day.
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Friday's ETF Movers: JETS, XOP

In trading on Friday, general contractors & builders shares were relative leaders, up on the day by about 7%. Leading the group were shares of Dream Finders Homes, up about 12.4% and shares of Hovnanian Enterprises, up about 10.8% on the day.
Also showing relative strength are airlines shares, up on the day by about 5.8% as a group, led by Alaska Air Group, trading up by about 13.5% and Allegiant Travel, trading up by about 11.4% on Friday.
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