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Alaska Air Group vs Jetblue Airways: ALK and JBLU compared
Alaska Air Group is the larger company: $4.3B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $2.8B for Jetblue Airways (Q3 2026). Jetblue Airways is growing faster (+21% against +14% a year earlier). Alaska Air Group is more profitable, with an operating margin of 1.9% against -5.1%.
Where the money goes: ALK and JBLU
Alaska Air Group (ALK) · Q3 2026
Alaska Air Group, Q3 2026: revenue $4.3B (+14% year over year), operating margin 1.9%, net loss $147M, operating cash flow $149M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Jetblue Airways (JBLU) · Q3 2026
Jetblue Airways, Q3 2026: revenue $2.8B (+21% year over year), operating margin -5.1%, net loss $257M, operating cash flow −$238M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Alaska Air Group (ALK) | Jetblue Airways (JBLU) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $4.3B | $2.8B |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +14% | +21% |
| Operating margin | 1.9% | -5.1% |
| Net earnings | −$147M | −$257M |
| Net margin | -3.4% | -9.1% |
| Operating cash flow | $149M | −$238M |
| Free cash flow | $82.0M | — |
| Market value | $4.3B | $1.4B |
| Analysts’ mean target | $51.69 | $4.27 |
Where the revenue comes from
Jetblue Airways
- Passenger: $2.6B (92%)
- Other: $212M (8%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Alaska Air Group or Jetblue Airways?
Alaska Air Group is the larger company: $4.3B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $2.8B for Jetblue Airways (Q3 2026).
Is Alaska Air Group or Jetblue Airways growing faster?
Jetblue Airways is growing faster (+21% against +14% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Alaska Air Group or Jetblue Airways?
Alaska Air Group is more profitable, with an operating margin of 1.9% against -5.1%.
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From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Nov 6, 2026; 10-Q filed Oct 26, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.