JetBlue's 21.1% revenue growth in 2026Q3 appears driven by capacity and fare normalization rather than verified structural demand gains, while operating margins stayed negative in eight of the last ten quarters as COGS of $3.0B exceeded $2.8B of sales.
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q4 2026Latest Oct 26, 2026 | -$0.60-10.4% vs -$0.54 | $2.8B-0.6% vs $2.8B |
Q3 2026 Jul 28, 2026 | -$0.66+4.7% vs -$0.69 | $2.7B+0.2% vs $2.7B |
Q2 2026 Apr 28, 2026 | -$0.87-20.8% vs -$0.72 | $2.2B+0.0% vs $2.2B |
Q1 2026 Jan 27, 2026 | -$0.49-8.9% vs -$0.45 | $2.2B+1.1% vs $2.2B |
JBLU's Q3 2026 loss widens as surging fuel costs offset strong revenue growth, while higher RASM guidance and JetForward goals signal a profitability push.
NASDAQ · As of 4:00 PM ET 10/27/26
JetBlue Airways Corporation ( JBLU ) Q3 2026 Earnings Call October 27, 2026 10:00 AM EDT Company Participants Koosh Patel - Director of Investor Relations Joanna Geraghty - CEO & Director Martin St. George - President Ursula Hurley - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Jamie Baker - JPMorgan Chase & Co, Research Division Brandon Oglenski - Barclays Bank PLC, Research Division Michael Linenberg - Deutsche Bank AG, Research Division Savanthi Syth - Raymond James & Associates, Inc., Research Division Atul Maheswari - UBS Investment Bank, Research Division Daniel McKenzie - Seaport Research Partners Catherine O'Brien - Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., Research Division John Godyn - Citigroup Inc., Research Division Michael Goldie - BMO Capital Markets Equity Research Ravi Shanker - Morgan Stanley, Research Division Presentation Operator Good morning, everyone. My name is Julian.
JetBlue Airways NASDAQ: JBLU said third-quarter revenue outperformed its initial expectations as resilient demand and higher fares helped the carrier recapture more of its rising fuel costs. The company reported a year-over-year increase in revenue per available seat mile, or RASM, of 18.4%, and management forecast further acceleration in the fourth quarter.
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Key metrics vs top competitors for JetBlue Airways Corporation (JBLU)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $3.67 | $1.38B | -1.38 | -2.34% | -10.01% | -58.36% | — | |
| $91.97 | $1.78B | 45.64 | 3.74% | 1.65% | 3.82% | — | |
| $7.43 | $1.71B | -4.14 | -1.35% | -8.93% | -186.46% | — | |
| $87.20 | $57.34B | 17.47 | 2.79% | 4.58% | 15.4% | 0.77% | |
| $112.74 | $36.59B | 10.32 | 3.52% | 5.46% | 21.81% | — | |
| $13.18 | $8.72B | -18.16 | 0.78% | -0.79% | — | — |
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JetBlue Airways Corporation (JBLU) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
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JetBlue Airways Corporation (JBLU) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
JetBlue Airways Corporation (JBLU) reported $9.99B in revenue over the trailing twelve months. Revenue was $9.06B in fiscal year 2025.
JetBlue Airways Corporation (JBLU) grew revenue by 9.9% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.
No. JetBlue Airways Corporation (JBLU) reported a net loss of $1.00B over the trailing twelve months.
JetBlue Airways Corporation (JBLU) had a return on equity (ROE) of -58.4% over the trailing twelve months. A negative ROE means the company lost money over the period.
JetBlue Airways Corporation (JBLU) had negative free cash flow of $1.17B over the trailing twelve months.
