Q2 EPS Estimates for JetBlue Airways Raised by Analyst

JetBlue Airways Co. (NASDAQ:JBLU) – Analysts at Zacks Research increased their Q2 2026 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for JetBlue Airways in a report released on Thursday, December 12th. Zacks Research analyst M. Basu now forecasts that the transportation company will earn $0.19 per share for the quarter, up from their prior forecast of $0.18. The consensus estimate for JetBlue Airways’ current full-year earnings is ($0.89) per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for JetBlue Airways’ FY2026 earnings at $0.33 EPS.

JBLU has been the topic of several other research reports. Barclays upped their target price on JetBlue Airways from $5.00 to $7.00 and gave the company an “underweight” rating in a report on Thursday, November 14th. Evercore ISI lifted their target price on shares of JetBlue Airways from $4.00 to $5.00 and gave the stock an “in-line” rating in a research report on Thursday, October 3rd. Citigroup increased their price target on shares of JetBlue Airways from $6.00 to $7.75 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Tuesday, October 22nd. StockNews.com upgraded JetBlue Airways to a “sell” rating in a research report on Thursday, November 7th. Finally, UBS Group reiterated a “sell” rating and set a $5.00 target price on shares of JetBlue Airways in a report on Tuesday, November 26th. Four research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, seven have given a hold rating and one has issued a buy rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, JetBlue Airways presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $6.57.

JetBlue Airways Stock Performance

JBLU opened at $7.04 on Monday. JetBlue Airways has a 1-year low of $4.49 and a 1-year high of $8.07. The stock has a market cap of $2.44 billion, a P/E ratio of -2.79 and a beta of 1.92. The stock’s 50 day simple moving average is $6.59 and its 200 day simple moving average is $6.00. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.98, a current ratio of 1.21 and a quick ratio of 1.18.

JetBlue Airways (NASDAQ:JBLU) last released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, October 29th. The transportation company reported ($0.16) EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.26) by $0.10. JetBlue Airways had a negative net margin of 9.17% and a negative return on equity of 8.35%. The firm had revenue of $2.37 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.36 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned ($0.39) earnings per share. The firm’s revenue was up .5% on a year-over-year basis.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Bogart Wealth LLC grew its stake in JetBlue Airways by 1,951.2% during the third quarter. Bogart Wealth LLC now owns 4,205 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $28,000 after buying an additional 4,000 shares during the period. Harvest Fund Management Co. Ltd purchased a new stake in JetBlue Airways during the 3rd quarter worth $28,000. Strategic Investment Solutions Inc. IL acquired a new stake in JetBlue Airways in the 2nd quarter valued at $34,000. Point72 DIFC Ltd acquired a new stake in JetBlue Airways in the 2nd quarter valued at $48,000. Finally, Glenmede Trust Co. NA acquired a new position in shares of JetBlue Airways during the third quarter worth about $66,000. 83.71% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

About JetBlue Airways

JetBlue Airways Corporation provides air transportation services. The company operates a fleet of Airbus A321, Airbus A220, Airbus A321neo, Airbus A320 Restyled, Airbus A320, Airbus A321 with Mint, Airbus A321neo with Mint, Airbus A321neoLR with Mint, and Embraer E190 aircraft. It also serves 100 destinations across the United States, the Caribbean and Latin America, Canada, and Europe.