JetBlue Airways (NASDAQ: JBLU) Stock: UBS Upgrade Amid Price Decline and Analyst Revisions
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UBS upgraded JetBlue Airways (NASDAQ: JBLU) from Sell to Neutral while lowering its price target from $4.00 to $3.50.
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TD Cowen and Seaport Research Partners also revised their outlooks, reflecting continued caution toward JetBlue.
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Despite higher second-quarter revenue, JetBlue reported a $141 million operating loss and a $247 million net loss as expenses increased.
JetBlue Airways (NASDAQ: JBLU) recently received an analyst upgrade after a sharp decline in its share price. UBS upgraded the airline stock from Sell to Neutral while lowering its price target from $4.00 to $3.50. Compared with JetBlue’s previous closing price of $2.93, the new target represents potential upside of approximately 19.5%.
JetBlue closed at $2.93 on Oct. 16, down $0.22, or 6.98%, for the session. The stock traded as low as $2.91, matching its 52-week low, while trading volume reached approximately 35.8 million shares.
Other analysts have also adopted cautious positions on JetBlue Airways (NASDAQ: JBLU). TD Cowen lowered its price target from $6.00 to $5.00 while maintaining a Hold rating. Seaport Research Partners downgraded the stock from Buy to Neutral, citing concerns about fuel costs and JetBlue’s balance sheet.
JetBlue’s second-quarter revenue increased 14.5% to $2.70 billion, while revenue per available seat mile rose 10.9%. However, total operating expenses climbed 20.8% to $2.84 billion, and operating expense per available seat mile increased 17%. The airline reported a $141 million operating loss and a $247 million net loss.
JetBlue estimates that its JetForward plan generated $470 million in cumulative incremental earnings before interest and taxes through June 2026. The airline remains on track to deliver $850 million to $950 million in annual incremental EBIT benefits by the end of 2027, although elevated fuel and operating costs remain significant risks.
