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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.

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Shares of companies in the broader industrial sector are trading lower amid overall market weakness on US consumer and economic concerns.

Shares of airline stocks are trading lower amid overall market weakness on US economic concerns following weak consumer data. Additionally, recent air traffic incidents and FAA uncertainty may be weighing on the sector.

Alaska Air Gr's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALK#NYSE">ALK</a>) short percent of float has fallen 7.78% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 5.97 million shares sold short, which is 6.52% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.95 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?utm_source=insights&amp;adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Alaska Air Gr Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1740155422_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Alaska Air Gr has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Alaska Air Gr's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Alaska Air Gr's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 8.24%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?utm_source=insights&amp;adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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Is Alaska Air Gr Gaining or Losing Market Support?

Alaska Air Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALK#NYSE">ALK</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 3.0% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 14.97%. Currently, Alaska Air Gr has a market capitalization of $9.33 billion. 
Buying $100 In ALK: If an investor had bought $100 of ALK stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $861.26 today based on a price of $75.81 for ALK at the time of writing.
<h3>Alaska Air Gr's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1740147309_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Here's How Much $100 Invested In Alaska Air Gr 15 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

Yum! Brands Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YUM#NYSE">YUM</a>) is making headlines for announcing that Kentucky Fried Chicken will soon <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/02/43818486/yum-brands-moves-kfcs-us-headquarters-to-texas-in-strategic-shift">be based in Texas.</a> 
While the company has Kentucky in its name, its not the first brand to be headquartered in a different state.
What Happened: Kentucky Fried Chicken, which was founded by Harland Sanders (aka Colonel Sanders) in the 1930s, will soon call Texas home. It joins several other companies moving their headquarters to<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/07/39804744/spacex-x-to-move-headquarters-from-california-to-texas-musk-calls-it-the-final-straw-criticizes-gov"> the southern state.</a>
Yum Brands announced the move in February. The company will have two brand headquarters in the U.S., one located in Plano, Texas, and the other in Irvine, California.
Kentucky Fried Chicken U.S. and Pizza Hut global headquarters will be located in Plano, Texas. KFC US is currently headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky. KFC US corporate office employees in Kentucky and remote workers are being asked to move to Texas.
Taco Bell and Habit Burger &amp; Grill will be headquartered in Irvine, California. The KFC Foundation and Yum Brands corporate offices will remain in Louisville, Kentucky as part of the transition.
"These changes position us for sustainable growth and will help us better serve our customers, employees, franchisees and shareholders," Yum Brands CEO David Gibbs <a href="https://www.yum.com/wps/portal/yumbrands/Yumbrands/news/!ut/p/z1/jY9BC4JAFIR_SwevvmeiLt1ECFPJ9iDaXkJjWw11RTf9-0l1EUp6t3l8M8MAgwxYm4-VyFUl27ye9ZnZF0LDrY8xHkniWUi3RniI9o6BiQHpC8Af5yKwf_wrAFuPT4EtK2IS20g9z_QD6pjkZH-AlYwAmKhl8Z7rtoVJBLCe33jPe_3Rz-9SqW7YaajhNE26kFLUXL_KRsNvllIOCrIlCV2TZHi36jFyN0_Y713h/?urile=wcm:oid:54d63edb-2d60-4482-9134-ba1e69af9aac">said</a>. "Ultimately, bringing more of our people together on a consistent basis will maximize our unrivaled culture and talent as a competitive advantage. I'm confident this is another important step in growing our iconic restaurant brands globally."
Yum Brands has over 61,000 restaurants around the world in more than 155 countries with its various brands. The company has over 30,000 KFC locations in 150 countries, including 4,149 <a href="https://locations.kfc.com/">locations </a>in the United States.
The restaurant brand has 114 locations in Kentucky, which ranks 11th of the states. With 324 locations, Texas ranks second for KFC trailing only California (438).
Sanders <a href="https://global.kfc.com/our-history">ran </a>service stations in Nicholasville and Corbin, Kentucky and served his fried chicken to &nbsp;travelers using his secret recipe of 11 herbs and spices. The Corbin location is the company's original and in 1952 the first KFC franchise location was opened in Salt Lake City, Utah.
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Other Companies With Out-Of-State Headquarters: Kentucky Fried Chicken, which many people know as KFC, won't be the first company with a state in their title to be headquartered elsewhere.
Here are some other companies that have state names in their titles, but aren't headquartered there.
Louisiana-Pacific (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LPX#NYSE">LPX</a>): Building materials manufacturer was founded in Portland, Oregon and originally a part of Georgia-Pacific. The company is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee today.
Alaska Airlines, a unit of Alaska Air Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALK#NYSE">ALK</a>): Regional airline company was started as a dominant airline in Alaska and Alaska Air Group was founded in 1985 as the holding company for the brand.
AriZona Beverages: Best known for the AriZona Ice Tea brand and its famous 99-cent pricing in most locations, the company is not headquartered in Arizona. The company was founded in 1992 in New York and remains headquartered there today.
Texas Roadhouse (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXRH#NASDAQ">TXRH</a>): Restaurant company was founded in 1993 in Indiana and is now headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky.
Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen: Restaurant company was founded in New Orleans, Louisiana in 1972, but is headquartered in Miami, Florida today. The company is owned by Restaurant Brands International (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QSR#NYSE">QSR</a>).
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Alaska Air Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALK#NYSE">ALK</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 3.91% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 12.3%. Currently, Alaska Air Gr has a market capitalization of $9.17 billion. 
Buying $1000 In ALK: If an investor had bought $1000 of ALK stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $10,191.84 today based on a price of $74.50 for ALK at the time of writing.
<h3>Alaska Air Gr's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1738795512_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

$1000 Invested In Alaska Air Gr 20 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

Alaska Air Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALK#NYSE">ALK</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 3.25% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 15.42%. Currently, Alaska Air Gr has a market capitalization of $8.46 billion. 
Buying $100 In ALK: If an investor had bought $100 of ALK stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $876.71 today based on a price of $68.69 for ALK at the time of writing.
<h3>Alaska Air Gr's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737731708_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

$100 Invested In This Stock 15 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALK#NYSE">ALK</a>) shares are trading higher premarket on Thursday. On Wednesday, the company reported fourth-quarter sales&nbsp;of $3.53 billion, which surpassed <a target="_blank" href="http://benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/01/n43150127/alaska-air-group-reports-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2024-results" rel="noreferrer noopener">the street view of&nbsp;$3.43 billion</a>.
The quarterly revenue exceeded expectations for both Alaska and Hawaiian, aided by strong leisure demand and a rebound in corporate travel.
Favorable winter weather enabled reliable operations during the holiday season, with a higher-than-expected completion rate and load factor.
The Seattle-based company disclosed capacity (available seat miles) growth of 2.5% Y/Y and operating revenue per available seat miles increase of 7% Y/Y in the quarter.
Unit revenues, which turned positive in August, improved sequentially from 1% in the third quarter to 7% in the fourth quarter.
This momentum has continued into the early first quarter, thanks to close-in booking strength and a stable industry capacity outlook, positioning us for a solid start to 2025.
Unit costs rose 8.6% yearly but came in better than guidance, as disciplined non-fuel cost control offset higher performance-based pay accruals and increased capacity from improved completion rates.
While 2024 unit costs remain pressured by aircraft delivery delays, the company expects it to improve in 2025 as resource levels and capacity normalize.
Adjusted EPS of 97 cents, beating <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">the consensus of $0.44</a>.
Adjusted EPS came about 50 cents above the midpoint guidance, led by revenue growth, cost improvements, and a decline in non-operating expenses.
CEO Ben Minicucci said, &#8220;This was a transformational year as we brought Hawaiian Airlines into Alaska Air Group and began our journey to unlock $1 billion in incremental pretax profit over the next three years.&#8221;
The company generated an operating cash flow of $1.5 billion in 2024. As of Dec. 31, the company&#8217;s cash and cash equivalents stood at $1.2 billion.
Buyback: The company repurchased 3.9 million shares of common stock for around $250 million&nbsp;in the fourth quarter, bringing total repurchases to 5.5 million shares for&nbsp;$312 million&nbsp;in 2024.
The company authorized a new&nbsp;share repurchase plan of $1 billion to be executed over the next four years, with repurchases beginning in&nbsp;January 2025.
Outlook: Alaska Air projects a first-quarter adjusted EPS loss of 70 cents to 50 cents vs. a consensus loss of 70 cents and sees FY25 adjusted EPS of greater than $5.75 compared <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">to a consensus loss of $5.90</a>.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;Themes Airlines ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIRL#NASDAQ">AIRL</a>) and iShares Focused Value Factor ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FOVL#NYSE">FOVL</a>).
Price Action: ALK shares are up 2.21% at $68.89&nbsp; premarket at the last check Thursday.
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Alaska Air Gr's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALK#NYSE">ALK</a>) short percent of float has fallen 32.71% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 6.58 million shares sold short, which is 6.89% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.06 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Alaska Air Gr Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737637224_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Alaska Air Gr has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Alaska Air Gr's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Alaska Air Gr's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 8.54%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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(ALK) - Analyzing Alaska Air Gr's Short Interest

Alaska Air Group shares are trading higher after the company reported better-than-expected Q4 EPS and revenue and issued FY25 guidance above estimates.

Alaska Air Group Expects Q1 Adj EPS Of $(0.70) - $(0.50), Est $(0.70); Sees FY25 Adjusted EPS Of >$5.75 (Est $5.90)

Alaska Air Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALK#NYSE">ALK</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.97 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.44 by 120.45 percent. This is a 223.33 percent increase over earnings of $0.30 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $3.53 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $3.43 billion by 2.92 percent. This is a 38.43 percent increase over sales of $2.55 billion the same period last year.

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Alaska Air Gr Q4 2024 Adj EPS $0.97 Beats $0.44 Estimate, Sales $3.53B Beat $3.43B Estimate

A recent analyst note from Bank of America outlines a mixed outlook for the U.S. airline industry in 2025, emphasizing strong performance from network carriers and challenges for leisure-focused <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/airlines">airlines</a>.
What To Know: Lead analyst Andrew Didora says Delta Air Lines Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>) leads the pack with robust revenue growth, fueled by corporate travel, premium offerings and Atlantic route expansion. Its Buy rating is reaffirmed with an unchanged price target of $78.
United Airlines Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>) also holds a Buy rating, supported by similar trends, with a price target of $120.
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American Airlines Group Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>) has been upgraded to Neutral and its price target has been raised from $12 to $20. BofA says the airline stands to benefit from Delta-driven industry trends, including premium revenue growth and recovery in corporate travel. BofA also notes the potential to recapture $1.5 billion in market share lost in 2024, though execution risks temper expectations.
Conversely, Southwest Airlines Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUV#NYSE">LUV</a>) and JetBlue Airways Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBLU#NASDAQ">JBLU</a>) face downgrades to Underperform. Southwest's price target is lowered from $33 to $31, reflecting challenges in adapting to post-COVID-19 pandemic industry dynamics, including competition from premium and corporate-focused carriers.
JetBlue's price target remains at $6.50 despite limited capacity growth and higher costs, compounded by a tough comparison to 2024's early Easter holiday.
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Alaska Air Group Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALK#NYSE">ALK</a>), rated Buy, sees its price target raised to $80 from $70 by BofA, bolstered by opportunities from its Hawaiian Airlines acquisition.
Allegiant Travel Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALGT#NASDAQ">ALGT</a>) also benefits from a price target increase, climbing from $54 to $95, although concerns about pilot contracts and rising fuel costs persist. 
Frontier Group Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ULCC#NASDAQ">ULCC</a>), rated Neutral, has its price target adjusted upward from $7.50 to $9 due to slightly higher earnings forecasts.
What Else: While rising jet fuel prices, up 8% year-to-date, weigh on the sector, network carriers like Delta, United and American remain better positioned. BofA expects these airlines to outperform in 2025, leveraging premium revenues and international routes to navigate cost pressures.
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Ratings for Alaska Air Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALK#NYSE">ALK</a>) were provided by 11 analysts in the past three months, showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The following table provides a quick overview of their recent ratings, highlighting the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
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<th align="right">Bearish</th>
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<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>1M Ago</td>
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<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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In the assessment of 12-month price targets, analysts unveil insights for Alaska Air Gr, presenting an average target of $74.82, a high estimate of $90.00, and a low estimate of $55.00. Witnessing a positive shift, the current average has risen by 12.16% from the previous average price target of $66.71.
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<h2>Exploring Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Overview</h2>
In examining recent analyst actions, we gain insights into how financial experts perceive Alaska Air Gr. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
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<td>Andrew Didora</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
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<td>Catherine O'Brien</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$79.00</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
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<td>Thomas Wadewitz</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$82.00</td>
<td>$81.00</td>
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<td>Stephen Trent</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$74.00</td>
<td>$63.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jamie Baker</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$58.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ravi Shanker</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Thomas Wadewitz</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$72.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Catherine O'Brien</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brandon Oglenski</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Conor Cunningham</td>
<td>Melius Research</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$56.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brandon Oglenski</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Alaska Air Gr. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Unveiling insights, analysts deliver qualitative insights into stock performance, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Alaska Air Gr compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts navigate through adjustments in price targets, providing estimates for Alaska Air Gr's future value. Comparing current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
Understanding these analyst evaluations alongside key financial indicators can offer valuable insights into Alaska Air Gr's market standing. Stay informed and make well-considered decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ALK/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Alaska Air Gr analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Delving into Alaska Air Gr's Background</h2>
Alaska Air Group Inc operates two airlines, Alaska and Horizon in three operating segments. The Mainline 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 Horizon segment includes the capacity sold to Alaska under a CPA. It earns revenues from Passenger tickets, including ticket breakage and net of taxes and fees, Passenger ancillary and Mileage Plan passenger revenue.
<h3>A Deep Dive into Alaska Air Gr's Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company exhibits a lower market capitalization profile, positioning itself below industry averages. This suggests a smaller scale relative to peers.
Revenue Growth: Over the 3 months period, Alaska Air Gr showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 8.21% as of 30 September, 2024. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Industrials sector, the company excelled with a growth rate higher than the average among peers.
Net Margin: Alaska Air Gr's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 7.68%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Alaska Air Gr's ROE lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns on equity capital. With an ROE of 5.42%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 1.35%, the company showcases effective utilization of assets.
Debt Management: Alaska Air Gr's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 1.37, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
<h2>Understanding the Relevance of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Analysts are specialists within banking and financial systems that typically report for specific stocks or within defined sectors. These people research company financial statements, sit in conference calls and meetings, and speak with relevant insiders to determine what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts will rate each stock once a quarter. 
Analysts may enhance their evaluations by incorporating forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, delivering additional guidance to investors. It is vital to acknowledge that, although experts in stocks and sectors, analysts are human and express their opinions when providing insights.
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Expert Outlook: Alaska Air Gr Through The Eyes Of 11 Analysts

B of A Securities analyst Andrew Didora maintains Alaska Air Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALK#NYSE">ALK</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $70 to $80.

B of A Securities Maintains Buy on Alaska Air Gr, Raises Price Target to $80

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Industrials sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>RKLB</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$53.1K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UAL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/24/25</td>
<td>$107.00</td>
<td>$88.5K</td>
<td>69</td>
<td>510</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$420.00</td>
<td>$416.2K</td>
<td>317</td>
<td>126</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ALK</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$37.4K</td>
<td>223</td>
<td>94</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$38.1K</td>
<td>562</td>
<td>46</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BLDR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$27.8K</td>
<td>165</td>
<td>21</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NOC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$480.00</td>
<td>$39.3K</td>
<td>105</td>
<td>9</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AXON</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
<td>$25.9K</td>
<td>98</td>
<td>8</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For RKLB (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RKLB#NASDAQ">RKLB</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 730 day(s) on January 15, 2027. This event was a transfer of 64 contract(s) at a $40.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $53.1K, with a price of $838.0 per contract. There were 2008 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1235 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding UAL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 9 day(s) on January 24, 2025. Parties traded 172 contract(s) at a $107.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $88.5K, with a price of $515.0 per contract. There were 69 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 510 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For DE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DE#NYSE">DE</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 366 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 125 contract(s) at a $420.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $416.2K, with a price of $3330.0 per contract. There were 317 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 126 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ALK (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALK#NYSE">ALK</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 92 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 20 contract(s) at a $50.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.4K, with a price of $1870.0 per contract. There were 223 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 94 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 366 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 9 contract(s) at a $140.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $38.1K, with a price of $4235.0 per contract. There were 562 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 46 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BLDR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLDR#NYSE">BLDR</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 2 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 15 contract(s) at a $145.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.8K, with a price of $1859.0 per contract. There were 165 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 21 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For NOC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOC#NYSE">NOC</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 366 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 9 contract(s) at a $480.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $39.3K, with a price of $4370.0 per contract. There were 105 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 9 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AXON (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXON#NASDAQ">AXON</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 366 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 1 contract(s) at a $360.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.9K, with a price of $25978.0 per contract. There were 98 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 8 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Goldman Sachs analyst Catherine O'Brien maintains Alaska Air Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALK#NYSE">ALK</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $70 to $79.

Goldman Sachs Maintains Buy on Alaska Air Gr, Raises Price Target to $79

As of Jan. 13, 2025, two stocks in the industrials sector could be flashing a real warning to investors who value momentum as a key criteria in their trading decisions.
The RSI is a momentum indicator, which compares a stock&#8217;s strength on days when prices go up to its strength on days when prices go down. When compared to a stock&#8217;s price action, it can give traders a better sense of how a stock may perform in the short term. An asset is typically considered overbought when the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/rsi">RSI is above 70</a>, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pr</a>o. 
Here's the latest list of major overbought players in this sector.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Boeing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>Boeing will release its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2024 on Tuesday, Jan. 28. The company's stock surged around 1% over the past month and has a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BA">52-week high of</a> $228.28.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 73.3&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>BA Price Action: Shares of Boeing gained 0.1% to close at $172.00 on Friday.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Alaska Air Group Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALK#NYSE">ALK</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>On Jan. 7, Susquehanna analyst Christopher Stathoulopoulos upgraded Alaska Air from Neutral to Positive and raised the price target from $45 to $95. The company's stock gained around 9% over the past month and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ALK">has a 52-week high</a> of $69.10.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 76.8</li>
<li>ALK Price Action: Shares of Alaska Air gained 2.9% to close at $68.18 on Friday.</li>
</ul>
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