Research Analysts Offer Predictions for Alaska Air Group Q4 Earnings

Zacks Research lifts Q4 2026 earnings estimates for the transportation company.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 11:05am

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Stock analysts at Zacks Research have lifted their Q4 2026 earnings per share estimates for shares of Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE:ALK). Zacks Research analyst Team now forecasts that the transportation company will earn $1.39 per share for the quarter, up from their prior estimate of $1.28. Zacks Research has a "Strong Sell" rating on the stock.

Why it matters

The revised earnings estimates from Zacks Research provide insight into the financial performance expectations for Alaska Air Group, a major U.S. airline. Analysts' projections can influence investor sentiment and stock price movements for the company.

The details

Zacks Research also issued estimates for Alaska Air Group's FY2028 earnings at $9.18 EPS. A number of other research analysts have also commented on ALK, with some lowering their price targets and ratings. The consensus estimate for Alaska Air Group's current full-year earnings is $6.03 per share.

  • Zacks Research issued the updated Q4 2026 earnings estimates on Wednesday, April 8th.

The players

Zacks Research

A stock research and analysis firm that provides investment research and recommendations.

Alaska Air Group, Inc.

A holding company that operates Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, providing scheduled passenger and cargo services across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

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What they’re saying

“Zacks Research analyst Team now forecasts that the transportation company will earn $1.39 per share for the quarter, up from their prior estimate of $1.28.”

— Zacks Research analyst Team

The takeaway

The revised earnings estimates from Zacks Research suggest that analysts see potential upside in Alaska Air Group's financial performance for the fourth quarter of 2026, despite some other analysts lowering their ratings and price targets for the stock.