Alaska Air Group (NYSE:ALK) is a major American airline holding company that operates through its subsidiaries, Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air. The company provides passenger and cargo air transportation services across the United States and internationally. Competing with other major airlines like Delta, United, and American Airlines, Alaska Air has been a notable player in the industry. On December 12, 2025, UBS set a price target of $77 for ALK, suggesting a potential upside of 46.47% from its current trading price of $52.57.
Recently, Alaska Air closed at $52.55, marking a 1.55% increase from the previous day. This performance outpaced the S&P 500's gain of 0.21% and the Dow's rise of 1.35%, while the Nasdaq saw a slight decline of 0.26%. Over the past month, ALK shares have surged by 19.18%, significantly outperforming the Transportation sector's 7.34% gain and the S&P 500's 0.89% increase.
Investors are eagerly awaiting Alaska Air's upcoming earnings report. The expected earnings per share (EPS) is projected at $0.18, an 81.44% decrease from the same quarter last year. However, the consensus estimate for quarterly revenue is $3.65 billion, a 3.19% increase from the previous year. This indicates that while earnings may decline, revenue growth remains positive.
For the full fiscal year, Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of $2.20 per share and revenue of $14.25 billion. This represents changes of -54.83% in earnings and +21.4% in revenue. Despite the expected decline in earnings, the significant revenue growth suggests that Alaska Air is expanding its operations and market presence.
ALK's stock has shown volatility, with a trading range between $51.34 and $52.79 during the day. Over the past year, the stock has reached a high of $78.08 and a low of $37.63. The company's market capitalization is approximately $6.1 billion, with a trading volume of 2,873,235 shares on the NYSE.
