Alaska Air Gr에 대한 매도 수량은 투자자에게 Alaska Air Gr의 주식 하락에 베팅하는 정도를 알려줍니다. 매도 수량 데이터는 2주마다 업데이트됩니다.

Alaska Air Gr (NYSE:ALK) 주식, 공매도 수량 보고

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Alaska Air Group Inc operates two airlines, Alaska and Horizon in three operating segments. The Mainline segment includes scheduled air transportation on Alaska's Boeing and Airbus jet aircraft for passengers and cargo throughout the U.S., and in parts of Mexico, and Costa Rica. The Regional segment includes Horizon's and other third-party carriers' scheduled air transportation for passengers across a shorter distance network within the U.S. and Canada under capacity purchase agreements (CPA). The Horizon segment includes the capacity sold to Alaska under a CPA. It earns revenues from Passenger tickets, including ticket breakage and net of taxes and fees, Passenger ancillary and Mileage Plan passenger revenue.

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이 10개 중형주는 지난주 최고의 성과를 거두었다. 그것들이 당신의 포트폴리오에 있나요? 1. 패터슨(NASDAQ:PDCO)의 주식은 회사가 페이션트 스퀘어 캐피털(Patient Square Capital)에 의해 약 41억 달러에 인수되기로 최종 합의했다고 발표한 후 35.60% 급등했다.

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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Industrials sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>RKLB</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$298.6K</td>
<td>5.8K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ARRY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$5.00</td>
<td>$27.5K</td>
<td>807</td>
<td>526</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EOSE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$2.50</td>
<td>$33.1K</td>
<td>16.2K</td>
<td>474</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>IESC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$25.0K</td>
<td>450</td>
<td>321</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UPS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$32.6K</td>
<td>686</td>
<td>285</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GEO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$81.2K</td>
<td>16.6K</td>
<td>279</td>
</tr>
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<td>NOC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$500.00</td>
<td>$30.0K</td>
<td>704</td>
<td>110</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VRT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$32.7K</td>
<td>233</td>
<td>110</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HON</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$44.6K</td>
<td>645</td>
<td>56</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ALK</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$37.8K</td>
<td>35</td>
<td>44</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding RKLB (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RKLB#NASDAQ">RKLB</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 28 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 553 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $298.6K, with a price of $540.0 per contract. There were 5820 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1360 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ARRY (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARRY#NASDAQ">ARRY</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, is expiring today. Parties traded 500 contract(s) at a $5.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 35 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.5K, with a price of $55.0 per contract. There were 807 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 526 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For EOSE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EOSE#NASDAQ">EOSE</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 28 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 160 contract(s) at a $2.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.1K, with a price of $207.0 per contract. There were 16270 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 474 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For IESC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IESC#NASDAQ">IESC</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be neutral, is expiring today. Parties traded 10 contract(s) at a $240.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.0K, with a price of $2500.0 per contract. There were 450 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 321 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding UPS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 392 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 40 contract(s) at a $140.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.6K, with a price of $815.0 per contract. There were 686 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 285 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GEO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEO#NYSE">GEO</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 91 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 250 contract(s) at a $30.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $81.2K, with a price of $325.0 per contract. There were 16645 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 279 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NOC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOC#NYSE">NOC</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 28 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $500.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 22 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.0K, with a price of $300.0 per contract. There were 704 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 110 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding VRT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRT#NYSE">VRT</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 210 day(s) on July 18, 2025. Parties traded 11 contract(s) at a $105.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.7K, with a price of $2975.0 per contract. There were 233 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 110 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding HON (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HON#NASDAQ">HON</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 63 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 48 contract(s) at a $230.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $44.6K, with a price of $930.0 per contract. There were 645 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 56 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ALK (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALK#NYSE">ALK</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 182 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 44 contract(s) at a $70.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.8K, with a price of $860.0 per contract. There were 35 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 44 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Citigroup analyst Stephen Trent maintains Alaska Air Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALK#NYSE">ALK</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $63 to $74.

Citigroup Maintains Buy on Alaska Air Gr, Raises Price Target to $74

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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>GEV</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
<td>$38.1K</td>
<td>89</td>
<td align="right">557</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$60.6K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
<td align="right">554</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VRT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$143.4K</td>
<td>3.7K</td>
<td align="right">504</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LMT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$500.00</td>
<td>$114.6K</td>
<td>840</td>
<td align="right">427</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RKLB</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$41.5K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td align="right">275</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ALK</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$45.2K</td>
<td>39</td>
<td align="right">249</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For GEV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEV#NYSE">GEV</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 71 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 21 contract(s) at a $320.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $38.1K, with a price of $1820.0 per contract. There were 89 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 557 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BE#NYSE">BE</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 8 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 551 contract(s) at a $25.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 50 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $60.6K, with a price of $110.0 per contract. There were 2612 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 554 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding VRT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRT#NYSE">VRT</a>), we observe a call option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 36 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 239 contract(s) at a $130.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 26 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $143.4K, with a price of $600.0 per contract. There were 3723 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 504 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For LMT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 8 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 157 contract(s) at a $500.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 34 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $114.6K, with a price of $730.0 per contract. There were 840 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 427 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For RKLB (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RKLB#NASDAQ">RKLB</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 736 day(s) on December 18, 2026. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $40.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $41.5K, with a price of $830.0 per contract. There were 1157 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 275 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ALK (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALK#NYSE">ALK</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 36 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 174 contract(s) at a $65.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 23 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $45.2K, with a price of $260.0 per contract. There were 39 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 249 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
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As of Dec. 12, 2024, three stocks in the industrials sector could be flashing a real warning to investors who value momentum as a key criteria in their trading decisions.
The RSI is a momentum indicator, which compares a stock&#8217;s strength on days when prices go up to its strength on days when prices go down. When compared to a stock&#8217;s price action, it can give traders a better sense of how a stock may perform in the short term. An asset is typically considered overbought when the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/rsi">RSI is above 70</a>, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>. 
Here's the latest list of major overbought players in this sector.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALK#NYSE">ALK</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>On Dec. 7, Adaptive Biotechnologies presented new data at ASH 2024 showcasing clonoSEQ MRD testing advances and its role in guiding blood cancer treatment decisions. The company's shares gained around 25% over the past month and has a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ALK">52-week high of $65.28</a>.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 84.77&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>ALK Price Action: Shares of Alaska Air gained 4.6% to close at $64.09 on Wednesday.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">APi Group Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APG#NYSE">APG</a>)</h3>
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<li>On Dec. 9, Citigroup analyst Andrew Kaplowitz maintained APi Group with a Buy and raised the price target from $42 to $45. The company's stock gained around 6% over the past month and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/APG">has a 52-week high</a> of $40.89.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 75.33</li>
<li>APG Price Action: Shares of APi Group gained 0.2% to close at $39.26 on Wednesday.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Tecnoglass Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGLS#NYSE">TGLS</a>)</h3>
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<li>On Dec. 11, Tecnoglass announced that its board of directors has approved a 36% increase in the quarterly dividend on its ordinary shares, to 15 cents per share from 11 cents  per share. The company's stock gained around 16% over the past month and has a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TGLS"> 52-week high</a> of $86.08.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 76.52</li>
<li>TGLS Price Action: Shares of Tecnoglass gained 4.8% to close at $85.52 on Wednesday.</li>
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The U.S. airline industry is gearing up for a blockbuster year in 2025, Morgan Stanley analysts say, predicting airline companies on the brink of what could be a &#8220;perfect storm of tailwinds that essentially propels the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/airlines">industry to make money.&#8221;</a>
Equity analyst Ravi Shanker reiterated a bullish stance on the airlines industry in a Wednesday note. 
The U.S. Global Jets ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JETS#NYSE">JETS</a>) has rallied 36% year-to-date, outperforming by about 9 percentage points the broader stock market as tracked by the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>). 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Premium Carriers Poised For Another Stellar Year </h3>
&#8220;We expect demand to remain resilient with volume growth,&#8221; Shanker said. Legacy carriers like United Airlines Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>) and Delta Air Lines Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>) are reaping the rewards of what analysts call "the premiumization trend,&#8221; he added.
According to Morgan Stanley, these carriers benefit not just from ticket sales but from steady ancillary revenue streams, including loyalty programs, credit cards, and brand partnerships.
In 2024, UAL's stock soared over 150%, leading Morgan Stanley to raise its price target from $88 to $130. However, the extraordinary run places a high bar for further gains. 
Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALK#NYSE">ALK</a>) climbed to Morgan Stanley's top pick for 2025, with an upgraded price target of $90 on the back of "upsized synergy targets at their recent Investor Day."
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Domestic Airlines Eye A Comeback</h3>
While premium carriers dominated in 2024, several domestic-focused airlines are staging a resurgence. Low-cost and ultra-low-cost carriers, including JetBlue Airways Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBLU#NASDAQ">JBLU</a>) and Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUV#NYSE">LUV</a>), faced a tough year marked by operational challenges and restructuring efforts.
"The other big shift in 2024 was several domestic carriers fundamentally changing their business models to fly less, fly differently, bundle fares, and move upmarket," Morgan Stanley highlighted. 
As these carriers stabilize operations, easier year-over-year comparisons position them for a strong recovery. 
Morgan Stanley resumed coverage of JBLU at &#8216;Equalweight&#8217; with a 12-month price target of $8. 
&#8220;We like the elements of the JetForward plan but note that the turnaround is likely to be slower with more elements outside of management&#8217;s control than other Domestic peers,&#8221; Shanker wrote.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Industry Metrics Flash Green For 2025</h3>
Morgan Stanley expects 2025 to mark the first sustained period where revenue per available seat mile (RASM) exceeds cost per available seat mile (CASM). 
This dynamic is expected to boost margins across the board, a stark reversal from earlier pandemic years. 
Analysts project mid-single-digit (MSD) volume growth for the industry, supported by constrained capacity growth at low-single-digit (LSD) levels​.
Fueling optimism is a favorable jet fuel environment. Prices are forecast to hover in the low $2 per gallon range through 2026, providing airlines with critical cost stability. "
This is the sweet spot of the industry where pricing can drop through to the bottom line while offering an added incentive for capacity to remain rational," Morgan Stanley wrote in the note​.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Investor Sentiment: Opportunities And Risks</h3>
Despite 2024's strong performance, airline valuations remain compelling. Analysts note that stocks like ALK, AAL, and DAL trade below historical earnings multiples, offering attractive upside potential. 
Yet, risks loom, including macroeconomic headwinds and the possibility of a slowdown in consumer spending in the second half of 2025.
Morgan Stanley also flagged the return of institutional investors as a positive catalyst. "The potential return of large, sticky capital bases for the first time in 10 years could set another leg or three in the stocks' run in 2025," Shanker said​.
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Alaska Air Group shares are trading higher after Morgan Stanley raised its price target on the stock from $70 to $90 while JP Morgan raised its price target from $58 to $85.

JP Morgan analyst Jamie Baker maintains Alaska Air Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALK#NYSE">ALK</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $58 to $85.

JP Morgan Maintains Overweight on Alaska Air Gr, Raises Price Target to $85

Throughout the last three months, 11 analysts have evaluated Alaska Air Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALK#NYSE">ALK</a>), offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.
The following table provides a quick overview of their recent ratings, highlighting the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have recently evaluated Alaska Air Gr and provided 12-month price targets. The average target is $61.82, accompanied by a high estimate of $90.00 and a low estimate of $45.00. This upward trend is evident, with the current average reflecting a 14.48% increase from the previous average price target of $54.00.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1733922051_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Investigating Analyst Ratings: An Elaborate Study</h2>
A comprehensive examination of how financial experts perceive Alaska Air Gr is derived from recent analyst actions. The following is a detailed summary of key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Ravi Shanker</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Thomas Wadewitz</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$72.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Catherine O'Brien</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brandon Oglenski</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Conor Cunningham</td>
<td>Melius Research</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$56.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brandon Oglenski</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Christopher Stathoulopoulos</td>
<td>Susquehanna</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Duane Pfennigwerth</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Helane Becker</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$52.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Didora</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Helane Becker</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$52.00</td>
<td>$51.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to Alaska Air Gr. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering insights into predictions, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Alaska Air Gr compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts set price targets as an estimate of a stock's future value. Comparing the current and prior price targets provides insight into how analysts' expectations have changed over time. This information can be valuable for investors seeking to understand consensus views on the stock's potential future performance.</li>
</ul>
To gain a panoramic view of Alaska Air Gr's market performance, explore these analyst evaluations alongside essential financial indicators. Stay informed and make judicious decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ALK/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Alaska Air Gr analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Get to Know Alaska Air Gr Better</h2>
Alaska Air Group Inc operates two airlines, Alaska and Horizon in three operating segments. The Mainline segment includes scheduled air transportation on Alaska's Boeing and Airbus jet aircraft for passengers and cargo throughout the U.S., and in parts of Mexico, and Costa Rica. The Regional segment includes Horizon's and other third-party carriers' scheduled air transportation for passengers across a shorter distance network within the U.S. and Canada under capacity purchase agreements (CPA). The Horizon segment includes the capacity sold to Alaska under a CPA. It earns revenues from Passenger tickets, including ticket breakage and net of taxes and fees, Passenger ancillary and Mileage Plan passenger revenue.
<h3>Alaska Air Gr: Delving into Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization: Indicating a reduced size compared to industry averages, the company's market capitalization poses unique challenges.
Revenue Growth: Over the 3 months period, Alaska Air Gr showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 8.21% as of 30 September, 2024. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the company achieved a growth rate higher than the average among peers in Industrials sector.
Net Margin: Alaska Air Gr's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 7.68%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Alaska Air Gr's ROE is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of 5.42%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 1.35%, the company showcases effective utilization of assets.
Debt Management: Alaska Air Gr's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 1.37.
<h2>The Significance of Analyst Ratings Explained</h2>
Experts in banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their comprehensive research involves attending company conference calls and meetings, analyzing financial statements, and engaging with insiders to generate what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Beyond their standard evaluations, some analysts contribute predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, furnishing investors with additional guidance. Users of analyst ratings should be mindful that this specialized advice is shaped by human perspectives and may be subject to variability.
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Assessing Alaska Air Gr: Insights From 11 Financial Analysts

Morgan Stanley analyst Ravi Shanker maintains Alaska Air Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALK#NYSE">ALK</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $70 to $90.

Morgan Stanley Maintains Overweight on Alaska Air Gr, Raises Price Target to $90

<h3>Gainers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Alaska Air Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALK#NYSE">ALK</a>) shares increased by 12.6% to $61.0 during Tuesday's pre-market session. The company's market cap stands at $7.7 billion. </li>
<li>Jet AI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JTAI#NASDAQ">JTAI</a>) shares increased by 11.76% to $4.75. The company's market cap stands at $3.9 million. </li>
<li>Byrna Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BYRN#NASDAQ">BYRN</a>) shares moved upwards by 10.66% to $20.94. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $476.4 million. </li>
<li>Bridger Aerospace Gr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAER#NASDAQ">BAER</a>) shares increased by 9.4% to $2.67. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $144.2 million. </li>
<li>Volato Group (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOAR#AMEX">SOAR</a>) shares moved upwards by 8.95% to $0.29. The company's market cap stands at $8.6 million. </li>
<li>SolarMax Technology (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMXT#NASDAQ">SMXT</a>) stock increased by 8.26% to $2.23. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $100.9 million. </li>
</ul>
<h3>Losers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Momentus (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MNTS#NASDAQ">MNTS</a>) shares decreased by 17.4% to $0.47 during Tuesday's pre-market session. The company's market cap stands at $11.8 million. </li>
<li>WANG &amp; LEE Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WLGS#NASDAQ">WLGS</a>) shares declined by 15.33% to $3.15. The company's market cap stands at $47.5 million. </li>
<li>Galaxy Payroll Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLXG#NASDAQ">GLXG</a>) stock fell 12.18% to $1.01. The company's market cap stands at $18.1 million. </li>
<li>Fluence Energy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLNC#NASDAQ">FLNC</a>) shares decreased by 12.1% to $16.28. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $2.1 billion. </li>
<li>Planet Labs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PL#NYSE">PL</a>) stock fell 11.89% to $3.56. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $1.0 billion. The company's, Q3 earnings came out yesterday. </li>
<li>Satellogic (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SATL#NASDAQ">SATL</a>) shares fell 11.4% to $4.2. The company's market cap stands at $380.4 million. 
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Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALK#NYSE">ALK</a>) shares are trading higher following the company&#8217;s robust <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/12/n42408078/alaska-air-group-introduces-alaska-accelerate-its-three-year-strategic-plan-to-deliver-1-billion-i" rel="noreferrer noopener">financial outlook for fiscal year 2025.</a>
Alaska Air expects strong performance, projecting earnings per share of at least $5.75, surpassing the $5.44 estimate, with capital expenditures ranging from $1.4 billion to $1.5 billion. The company also plans share repurchases worth $250 million, signaling confidence in its future performance.
A key component of Alaska&#8217;s strategy for growth is its newly introduced Alaska Accelerate plan. This initiative focuses on four main goals: expanding its global network, strengthening loyalty with Hawaii residents, delivering a premium travel experience, and diversifying revenue streams, particularly in cargo and innovative technologies.
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Alaska is positioning itself as a global player by connecting Seattle to major Asian markets, launching nonstop flights to Tokyo Narita and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/12/n42408072/alaska-air-group-launches-new-global-gateway-in-seattle-with-unveiling-of-nonstop-routes-on-hawaii" rel="noreferrer noopener">Seoul Incheon starting in 2025.</a>
The company&#8217;s financial targets for 2027 include $1 billion in incremental profits, an EPS of at least $10, and double-digit pre-tax profit margins of 11-13%. Alaska also expects to achieve $500 million in <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/40918407" rel="noreferrer noopener">merger-related synergies by 2027.</a>
Investing in its premium offerings, as announced earlier, Alaska plans to increase its premium seat mix to 29% on narrowbody aircraft and expand its lounge program with new locations in San Diego and Honolulu. Additionally, the airline will introduce a premium credit card offering tailored for global travelers, complete with exclusive benefits and a faster path to elite status.
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On the commercial side, Alaska expects an $800 million revenue boost from its expanded network and enhanced customer offerings. The airline aims to double its cargo revenue, capitalizing on its Seattle hub and new connections to Asia&#8217;s lucrative air cargo markets.
Alaska Air Group is clearly set to accelerate its growth, with a solid financial outlook and a strategic plan to expand globally, enhance its offerings, and improve customer loyalty.
Price Action: ALK shares are trading higher by 13.8% to $61.62 at last check Tuesday.
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Alaska Air Takes Off with 'Accelerate Plan': $10 EPS Target By 2027

U.S. stocks were mixed, with the Nasdaq Composite gaining around 100 points on Tuesday.
Shares of United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNFI#NYSE">UNFI</a>) rose sharply during Tuesday's session following better-than-expected first-quarter financial results and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/UNFI/earnings">raised its FY25 guidance.</a>
United Natural Foods posted adjusted earnings of 16 cents per share, compared to market estimates for a loss of 1 cent per share. The company's quarterly sales came in at $7.87 billion versus expectations of $7.61 billion.
United Natural Foods shares surged 29% to $31.82 on Tuesday.
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<li>uniQure N.V. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QURE#NASDAQ">QURE</a>) shares jumped 105.6% to $15.00 after the company announced an agreement with the FDA on key elements of an accelerated pathway for AMT-130.</li>
<li>NewAmsterdam Pharma Company N.V. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NAMS#NASDAQ">NAMS</a>) gained 35.5% to $25.10 after the company announced topline data from its Phase 3 BROADWAY trial of Obicetrapib.</li>
<li>Absci Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABSI#NASDAQ">ABSI</a>) gained 21.5% to $3.8999.</li>
<li>Byrna Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BYRN#NASDAQ">BYRN</a>) surged 16.7% to $22.09 as the company announced preliminary fiscal fourth quarter record revenues of $28.0 million.</li>
<li>Rigetti Computing, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RGTI#NASDAQ">RGTI</a>) gained 15.1% to $5.12. Quantum Machines and Rigetti announced successful AI-powered calibration of a Quantum Computer.</li>
<li>Solaris Energy Infrastructure, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SEI#NYSE">SEI</a>) gained 15.1% to $29.65. Solaris Energy Infrastructure priced its public offering of 6.5 million Class A shares at $24.75 each for net proceeds of $156 million.</li>
<li>Ollie&#8217;s Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OLLI#NASDAQ">OLLI</a>) jumped 14.7% to $111.48 after the company reported better-than-expected third-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>MoneyLion Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ML#NYSE">ML</a>) gained 14.7% to $88.30 after the company announced an agreement to be acquired for $82 per share in cash for a total value of approximately $1 billion.</li>
<li>Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALK#NYSE">ALK</a>) rose 13.5% to $61.54 r after the company unveiled &#8220;Alaska Accelerate&#8221;, a strategy to boost profitability and its global footprint. Additionally, the company issued a strong FY25 outlook and plans for nonstop routes to Tokyo and Seoul from Seattle.</li>
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<li>MakeMyTrip Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMYT#NASDAQ">MMYT</a>) climbed 5.5% to $121.32 after the company inked a Business Transfer Agreement to acquire the Happay Expense Management Platform from CRED for an undisclosed amount.</li>
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United Natural Foods Posts Upbeat Results, Joins Alphabet, Ollie's Bargain, MoneyLion And Other Big Stocks Moving Higher On Tuesday

Alaska Air shares are trading higher after the company unveiled "Alaska Accelerate", a strategy to boost profitability and its global footprint. Additionally, the company issued a strong FY25 outlook and plans for nonstop routes to Tokyo and Seoul from Seattle.

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Full Year 2025 Outlook
Looking ahead, the company anticipates its synergy targets and commercial initiatives will allow for no dilution to adjusted pretax margin in 2025 compared to 2024. Further, it expects to grow EPS by 30% and produce positive free cash flow, while investing in the fleet, balance sheet and shareholder returns.
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<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">At least $5.75</td>
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Alaska Air Group Expects Strong 2025 Financial Performance, Including EPS Of At least $5.75 And Capital Expenditures Of $1.4B-$1.5B

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