Alaska Air Group reports Q4 GAAP loss, guides FY2024 EPS $3-$5 with $150M MAX grounding hit
ALASKA AIR GROUP, INC.
- Q4 2023 GAAP net loss $2M ($-0.02 EPS); adjusted EPS $0.30 vs $0.92 a year ago.
- FY2023 record revenue $10.4B; adjusted EPS $4.53 vs $4.35 in 2022; adjusted pretax margin 7.5%.
- FY2024 adjusted EPS guided $3.00-$5.00, including $150M negative impact from 737-9 MAX grounding.
- Capacity growth now expected at or below prior 3%-5% range due to MAX grounding and delivery delays.
- Repurchased 3.5M shares for $145M in 2023; closed acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines for $18 cash per share.