A month has gone by since the last earnings report for JetBlue Airways (JBLU). Shares have added about 19.7% in that time frame, outperforming the S&P 500.
Will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is JetBlue due for a pullback? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at its most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important drivers.
How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?
It turns out, fresh estimates have trended downward during the past month.
The consensus estimate has shifted -189.12% due to these changes.
VGM Scores
Currently, JetBlue has a nice Growth Score of B, though it is lagging a bit on the Momentum Score front with a C. Following the exact same course, the stock was allocated a grade of C on the value side, putting it in the middle 20% for this investment strategy.
Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of C. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.
Outlook
Estimates have been broadly trending downward for the stock, and the magnitude of these revisions indicates a downward shift. It's no surprise JetBlue has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell). We expect a below average return from the stock in the next few months.
Performance of an Industry Player
JetBlue is part of the Zacks Transportation - Airline industry. Over the past month, American Airlines (AAL), a stock from the same industry, has gained 14.9%. The company reported its results for the quarter ended March 2025 more than a month ago.
American Airlines reported revenues of $12.55 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of -0.2%. EPS of -$0.59 for the same period compares with -$0.34 a year ago.
American Airlines is expected to post earnings of $0.77 per share for the current quarter, representing a year-over-year change of -29.4%. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed +0.4%.
American Airlines has a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) based on the overall direction and magnitude of estimate revisions. Additionally, the stock has a VGM Score of A.
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