Followed 374 Times Top-Rated Stocks NYSE:ALK Alaska Air Group - ALK Stock Forecast, Price & News Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat Daily Premium to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding Alaska Air Group, Inc. Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. $51.49 -0.31 (-0.60%) (As of 02/8/2023 12:00 AM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$51.17▼$52.0250-Day Range$41.30▼$53.5852-Week Range$38.19▼$61.55Volume1.00 million shsAverage Volume1.50 million shsMarket Capitalization$6.53 billionP/E Ratio119.74Dividend YieldN/APrice Target$64.54 ProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Alaska Air Group MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.85 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside25.3% Upside$64.54 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy2.64% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainability-5.64Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.38Based on 22 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$81,093 Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth15.35%From $6.06 to $6.99 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.3.16 out of 5 starsTransportation Sector1st out of 119 stocksAir Transportation, Scheduled Industry1st out of 18 stocks 4.4 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingAlaska Air Group has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.85, and is based on 11 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $64.54, Alaska Air Group has a forecasted upside of 25.3% from its current price of $51.49.Amount of Analyst CoverageAlaska Air Group has been the subject of 8 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock. Previous Next 5.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted2.64% of the outstanding shares of Alaska Air Group have been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverAlaska Air Group has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.4, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Alaska Air Group has recently decreased by 19.08%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 0.0 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldAlaska Air Group does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthAlaska Air Group does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Previous Next 0.4 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreAlaska Air Group has received a -81.18% net impact score from Upright. The largest negative impact of Alaska Air in category "GHG emissions" seems to be driven mostly by its "Air freight transport services", "Passenger air travel", and "Ramp handling services" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Alaska Air Group is -5.64. Previous Next 3.0 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentAlaska Air Group has a news sentiment score of 0.38. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Transportation companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 22 news articles for Alaska Air Group this week, compared to 7 articles on an average week.Search Interest24 people have searched for ALK on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 41% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows374 people have added Alaska Air Group to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 9,250% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Alaska Air Group insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $81,093.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.40% of the stock of Alaska Air Group is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions77.04% of the stock of Alaska Air Group is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 3.8 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Alaska Air Group are expected to grow by 15.35% in the coming year, from $6.06 to $6.99 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Alaska Air Group is 119.74, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 151.02.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Alaska Air Group is 119.74, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Transportation sector average P/E ratio of about 33.17.Price to Earnings Growth RatioAlaska Air Group has a PEG Ratio of 0.44. PEG Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioAlaska Air Group has a P/B Ratio of 1.71. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About Alaska Air Group (NYSE:ALK) StockAlaska Air Group, Inc. is a holding company, which engages in the provision of air transportation services. It operates through the following segments: Mainline, Regional and Horizon. The Mainline segment includes Alaska's Boeing or Airbus jet aircraft for passengers and cargo throughout the U.S., and in parts of Canada, Mexico, and Costa Rica. The Regional segment consists of 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 (CPAs). The Horizon segment includes the capacity sold to Alaska under CPA. The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA.Read More Receive ALK Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Alaska Air Group and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address ALK Stock News HeadlinesFebruary 2, 2023 | marketbeat.comAnalyzing Alaska Air's Recent EarningsAlaska Air's results showed strength in earnings, revenue growth, and paying down its long-term debt. It's also eying further cost saving measures in the futureJanuary 18, 2023 | marketbeat.comCan Alaska Air Continue Soaring Above The Airline Industry? Alaska Air soared 11% last week on news that the company plans to recruit 3,500 new employees in a variety of roles and functions.February 9, 2023 | Legacy Research (Affiliate) (Ad)Market Wizard Who Accurately Predicted 2022 Market Collapse Has Shocking New ForecastHe predicted the 2020 crash a month before it happened…He predicted this year’s collapse back in January… And now, he’s issuing a brand-new warning – along with a unique solution.January 17, 2023 | marketbeat.comUnited Airlines Soars Ahead of Earnings…Time to Deplane? (ALK)Sentiment around airline stocks has taken a dramatic turn in the new year - and United Airlines is leading the surge so far.February 5, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comSusquehanna Raises Alaska Air Group (NYSE:ALK) Price Target to $59.00February 5, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comStockNews.com Downgrades Alaska Air Group (NYSE:ALK) to HoldFebruary 4, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comAlaska Air Group (NYSE:ALK) Given New $58.50 Price Target at CitigroupFebruary 3, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comSkyWest (SKYW) Q4 Earnings and Revenues Lag EstimatesFebruary 9, 2023 | Legacy Research (Affiliate) (Ad)Market Wizard Who Accurately Predicted 2022 Market Collapse Has Shocking New ForecastHe predicted the 2020 crash a month before it happened…He predicted this year’s collapse back in January… And now, he’s issuing a brand-new warning – along with a unique solution.February 2, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWhy Alaska Air Group (ALK) is a Top Value Stock for the Long-TermFebruary 2, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comIs Alaska Air Group (ALK) Outperforming Other Transportation Stocks This Year?February 2, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comInsider Selling: Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE:ALK) SVP Sells $81,092.76 in StockFebruary 2, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comMorgan Stanley Raises Alaska Air Group (NYSE:ALK) Price Target to $75.00February 1, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAlaska Airlines may have to pay pilots for short-term military leaveFebruary 1, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWall Street Analysts Think Alaska Air (ALK) Could Surge 27.43%: Read This Before Placing a BetFebruary 1, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comFrontier Launches a More Affordable Solution to the All-You-Can-Fly PassFebruary 1, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comAlaska Air Group (NYSE:ALK) Price Target Raised to $75.00 at Morgan StanleyJanuary 31, 2023 | marketwatch.comAlaska Air Group Inc. stock outperforms competitors on strong trading dayJanuary 31, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comJPMorgan Chase & Co. Boosts Alaska Air Group (NYSE:ALK) Price Target to $91.00January 31, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comSeaport Res Ptn Weighs in on Alaska Air Group, Inc.'s Q3 2023 Earnings (NYSE:ALK)January 27, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comCompany News for Jan 27, 2023January 27, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAlaska Airlines’ Exposure to Tech Sector Hits Carrier’s Bottom LineJanuary 26, 2023 | seekingalpha.comAlaska Air Group, Inc. (ALK) Q4 2022 Earnings Call TranscriptJanuary 26, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAlaska Air (ALK) Q4 Earnings Surpass Estimates, Rise Y/YJanuary 26, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAlaska Airlines expects PNW to drive growth after profitable yearJanuary 26, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAlaska Air Group (ALK) Q4 2022 Earnings Call TranscriptJanuary 26, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAlaska Air (ALK) Q4 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus EstimatesSee More Headlines View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart Receive ALK Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Alaska Air Group and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address ALK Company Calendar Last Earnings1/26/2023Today2/09/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)4/20/2023Fiscal Year End12/31/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE Industry Air transportation, scheduled Sub-IndustryAirlines SectorTransportation Current SymbolNYSE:ALK CUSIP01165910 CIK766421 Webwww.alaskaair.com Phone(206) 392-5040Fax302-636-5454Employees22,833Year Founded1932Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Forecast$64.54 High Stock Price Forecast$91.00 Low Stock Price Forecast$50.00 Forecasted Upside/Downside+25.3%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.85 Research Coverage13 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.43 Trailing P/E Ratio119.74 Forward P/E Ratio8.50 P/E Growth0.44Net Income$58 million Net Margins0.60% Pretax Margin0.82% Return on Equity14.75% Return on Assets3.85% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.49 Current Ratio0.67 Quick Ratio0.65 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$9.65 billion Price / Sales0.68 Cash Flow$7.52 per share Price / Cash Flow6.85 Book Value$30.09 per share Price / Book1.71Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares126,840,000Free Float126,331,000Market Cap$6.53 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.52 Social Links Key ExecutivesBenito MinicucciPresident, Chief Executive Officer & DirectorConstance von MuehlenChief Operating OfficerShane R. TackettChief Financial Officer & Executive VP-FinanceVikram BaskaranVice President-Information Technology ServicesKyle B. LevineSecretary, Senior VP-Legal & General CounselKey CompetitorsCopaNYSE:CPAJetBlue AirwaysNASDAQ:JBLUAllegiant TravelNASDAQ:ALGTUnited AirlinesNASDAQ:UALSouthwest AirlinesNYSE:LUVView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsSwiss National BankBought 1,700 shares on 2/8/2023Ownership: 0.060%Capital Analysts LLCSold 699 shares on 2/8/2023Ownership: 0.033%Cambridge Investment Research Advisors Inc.Bought 1,959 shares on 2/8/2023Ownership: 0.012%Arizona State Retirement SystemBought 376 shares on 2/8/2023Ownership: 0.007%WASHINGTON TRUST CoSold 685 shares on 2/8/2023Ownership: 0.001%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions ALK Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Alaska Air Group stock right now? 13 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Alaska Air Group in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 11 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" ALK shares. View ALK analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Alaska Air Group's stock price forecast for 2023? 13 brokers have issued 1 year price targets for Alaska Air Group's shares. Their ALK share price forecasts range from $50.00 to $91.00. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach $64.54 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 25.3% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for ALK or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have ALK shares performed in 2023? Alaska Air Group's stock was trading at $42.94 at the start of the year. Since then, ALK stock has increased by 19.9% and is now trading at $51.49. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. Are investors shorting Alaska Air Group? Alaska Air Group saw a decline in short interest in the month of January. As of January 15th, there was short interest totaling 3,350,000 shares, a decline of 19.1% from the December 31st total of 4,140,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 1,400,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 2.4 days. View Alaska Air Group's Short Interest. When is Alaska Air Group's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, April 20th 2023. View our ALK earnings forecast. How were Alaska Air Group's earnings last quarter? Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE:ALK) released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, January, 26th. The transportation company reported $0.92 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.90 by $0.02. The transportation company had revenue of $2.48 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.51 billion. Alaska Air Group had a net margin of 0.60% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 14.75%. The business's revenue for the quarter was up 30.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $0.24 EPS. Read the conference call transcript. When did Alaska Air Group's stock split? Shares of Alaska Air Group split on Thursday, July 10th 2014. The 2-1 split was announced on Thursday, June 12th 2014. The newly minted shares were payable to shareholders after the closing bell on Wednesday, July 9th 2014. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the split would have 200 shares after the split. What guidance has Alaska Air Group issued on next quarter's earnings? Alaska Air Group issued an update on its earnings guidance on Sunday, January, 29th. The company provided EPS guidance of for the period. The company issued revenue guidance of $2.17 billion-$2.22 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $2.26 billion. What is Bradley D. Tilden's approval rating as Alaska Air Group's CEO? 391 employees have rated Alaska Air Group Chief Executive Officer Bradley D. Tilden on Glassdoor.com. Bradley D. Tilden has an approval rating of 85% among the company's employees. What other stocks do shareholders of Alaska Air Group own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Alaska Air Group investors own include Delta Air Lines (DAL), Southwest Airlines (LUV), NVIDIA (NVDA), Walt Disney (DIS), Bank of America (BAC), Boeing (BA), Gilead Sciences (GILD), CVS Health (CVS), Intel (INTC) and Netflix (NFLX). What is Alaska Air Group's stock symbol? Alaska Air Group trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "ALK." Who are Alaska Air Group's major shareholders? Alaska Air Group's stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Boston Partners (2.67%), LSV Asset Management (1.56%), U S Global Investors Inc. (1.11%), Diamond Hill Capital Management Inc. (1.05%), RWC Asset Management LLP (0.82%) and Bank of Montreal Can (0.62%). Insiders that own company stock include Andrea L Schneider, Andrea L Schneider, Andrew R Harrison, Benito Minicucci, Bradley D Tilden, Christopher Michael Berry, Helvi Kay Sandvik, J Kenneth Thompson, Jessie J Knight Jr, Joseph A Sprague, Kyle B Levine and Shane R Tackett. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Alaska Air Group? Shares of ALK stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What is Alaska Air Group's stock price today? One share of ALK stock can currently be purchased for approximately $51.49. How much money does Alaska Air Group make? Alaska Air Group (NYSE:ALK) has a market capitalization of $6.53 billion and generates $9.65 billion in revenue each year. The transportation company earns $58 million in net income (profit) each year or $0.43 on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does Alaska Air Group have? The company employs 22,833 workers across the globe. Does Alaska Air Group have any subsidiaries? The following companies are subsidiares of Alaska Air Group: AAG Leasing Inc., AAG Real Property LLC., ASA Assurance Inc., ASA Beverages LLC., Alaska Airlines Inc., Horizon Air Industries Inc., McGee Air Services Inc., and Virgin America.Read More How can I contact Alaska Air Group? Alaska Air Group's mailing address is 19300 INTERNATIONAL BOULEVARD, SEATTLE WA, 98188. The official website for the company is www.alaskaair.com. The transportation company can be reached via phone at (206) 392-5040, via email at lavanya.sareen@alaskaair.com, or via fax at 302-636-5454. 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