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Alaska Air

54.14 USD
+1.31
2.48%
At close Mar 24, 4:00 PM EDT
After hours
54.14
+0.00
0.00%
1 day
2.48%
5 days
0.15%
1 month
-25.14%
3 months
-19.91%
6 months
30.08%
Year to date
-15.80%
1 year
36.44%
5 years
87.27%
10 years
-19.17%
 

About: Alaska Air Group Inc operates two airlines, Alaska and Horizon in three operating segments. The Alaska Airlines segment includes scheduled air transportation on Alaska's Boeing and Airbus jet aircraft for passengers and cargo throughout the U.S., and in parts of Mexico, and Costa Rica. The Regional segment includes Horizon's and other third-party carriers' scheduled air transportation for passengers across a shorter distance network within the U.S. and Canada under capacity purchase agreements (CPA). The Hawaiian Airlines segment includes scheduled air transportation on Hawaiian's Boeing and Airbus aircraft for passengers and cargo. It earns revenues from Passenger tickets, including ticket breakage and net of taxes and fees, Passenger ancillary and Mileage Plan passenger revenue.

Employees: 33,941

0
Funds holding %
of 7,390 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 5 analysts

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

155% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 120 | Existing positions closed: 47

122% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $401M | Put options by funds: $181M

100% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 6 [Q3] → 12 (+6) [Q4]

45% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $4.94B [Q3] → $7.18B (+$2.24B) [Q4]

15% more funds holding

Funds holding: 439 [Q3] → 504 (+65) [Q4]

0.68% more ownership

Funds ownership: 86.74% [Q3] → 87.42% (+0.68%) [Q4]

7% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 137 | Existing positions reduced: 148

Research analyst outlook

5 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target
$75
39%
upside
Avg. target
$81
49%
upside
High target
$89
64%
upside

5 analyst ratings

positive
100%
neutral
0%
negative
0%
UBS
Thomas Wadewitz
25% 1-year accuracy
8 / 32 met price target
39%upside
$75
Buy
Maintained
20 Mar 2025
Citigroup
Stephen Trent
47% 1-year accuracy
17 / 36 met price target
50%upside
$81
Buy
Maintained
18 Mar 2025
JP Morgan
Jamie Baker
13% 1-year accuracy
2 / 15 met price target
64%upside
$89
Overweight
Maintained
3 Mar 2025
B of A Securities
Andrew Didora
65% 1-year accuracy
11 / 17 met price target
48%upside
$80
Buy
Maintained
17 Jan 2025
Goldman Sachs
Catherine O'Brien
25% 1-year accuracy
2 / 8 met price target
46%upside
$79
Buy
Maintained
14 Jan 2025

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 14 articles about ALK published over the past 30 days

Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
3 days ago
Alaska Air Group (ALK) Stock Drops Despite Market Gains: Important Facts to Note
In the latest trading session, Alaska Air Group (ALK) closed at $52.83, marking a -0.04% move from the previous day.
Alaska Air Group (ALK) Stock Drops Despite Market Gains: Important Facts to Note
Neutral
Business Wire
5 days ago
VIPorter Members Can Now Redeem Points for Flights With Air Transat and Alaska Airlines
TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Porter Airlines is expanding its VIPorter loyalty program, giving members even more ways to earn and redeem points for travel. For the first time, members can redeem VIPorter points for flights with partner airlines, starting with Air Transat and Alaska Airlines. Over 2,000 routes are now available for reward travel with this update. This marks the next phase of partnership in the joint venture of Porter and Air Transat, and a deepening of the commercial partnership la.
VIPorter Members Can Now Redeem Points for Flights With Air Transat and Alaska Airlines
Neutral
PRNewsWire
6 days ago
Alaska Airlines names new Vice President of Brand & Marketing
Industry Veteran Eric Edge to Lead Brand Strategy and Marketing for Combined Airline SEATTLE , March 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Alaska Airlines today announced the appointment of Eric Edge as Vice President of Brand & Marketing for both the Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines brands. In this role, Edge will oversee the marketing strategy that will deliver on the combined airline's long-term vision of connecting guests to the world with a remarkable travel experience rooted in safety, care and performance.
Alaska Airlines names new Vice President of Brand & Marketing
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Why Alaska Air Group (ALK) is a Top Value Stock for the Long-Term
The Zacks Style Scores offers investors a way to easily find top-rated stocks based on their investing style. Here's why you should take advantage.
Why Alaska Air Group (ALK) is a Top Value Stock for the Long-Term
Neutral
Reuters
1 week ago
Major air carriers challenge ruling on Biden airline fee rules
Major air carriers on Friday challenged a U.S. appeals court ruling in January that the Transportation Department has the authority to write airline fee disclosure rules.
Major air carriers challenge ruling on Biden airline fee rules
Negative
The Motley Fool
1 week ago
Why Alaska Air Group Stock Slipped This Week
Shares of Alaska Air Group (ALK 2.30%) fell as much as 13.7% this week, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The fifth-largest airline in the U.S. and recent acquirer of Hawaiian Airlines slipped after other airlines reduced guidance for the first quarter due to macroeconomic factors.
Why Alaska Air Group Stock Slipped This Week
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
Alaska Air Group: A High-Flying Bargain
Despite pandemic lows, Alaska Air rebounded strongly, demonstrating resilience and operational excellence, with stock prices recovering and showing no signs of slowing down. Q4 2024 results highlight significant revenue growth, profitability rebound, and effective cost management, positioning Alaska Air as one of the best-run carriers in the industry. Valuation metrics indicate Alaska Air stock is undervalued compared to the broader sector, presenting an attractive opportunity for value investors with potential for substantial upside.
Alaska Air Group: A High-Flying Bargain
Neutral
PRNewsWire
2 weeks ago
TDW+Co partners with Alaska Airlines & Hawaiian Airlines to Take Off with an Immersive Branded House in Austin
A One-Day Immersive Experience Showcasing the Future of Seamless Travel with Cutting-Edge Technology, Exclusive Speaker Panels, and Interactive Engagements. LOS ANGELES , March 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- TDW+Co is partnering with Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines to activate a one-day-only interactive, dual-branded house in Austin, TX for the South by Southwest festival.
TDW+Co partners with Alaska Airlines & Hawaiian Airlines to Take Off with an Immersive Branded House in Austin
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
Here's Why Investors Should Retain Alaska Air Stock Now
ALK is bolstered by robust air travel demand. Shareholder-friendly initiatives are encouraging.
Here's Why Investors Should Retain Alaska Air Stock Now
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
3 weeks ago
Flight Attendants of Alaska Air Vote in Favor of 3-Year Labor Deal
ALK's subsidiary Alaska Airlines flight attendants vote overwhelmingly in favor of the new deal.
Flight Attendants of Alaska Air Vote in Favor of 3-Year Labor Deal
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