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Newest figures come from the 10-Q for Q2 FY2026, filed Aug 4, 2026. Each column of the statement tables below links to the filing it was taken from, and every filing is listed on the ALK SEC filings page.
Alaska Air Group, Inc. (ALK) reported $14.8B in revenue over the twelve months to Jun 30, 2026, up 9.8% from the prior twelve months. This page shows its income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement, and key financial ratios. View 15 years of annual fundamentals and quarterly data, with year-over-year growth rates and compound annual growth rates (CAGR). All figures are derived from SEC filings (10-K and 10-Q reports).
Revenue expanded, but profitability weakened in FY2025 as leverage rose and the short-term liquidity cushion narrowed.
Revenue increased from$11.7B in FY2024 to$14.2B in FY2025 while operating margin fell from4.9% to2.1% . That combination means additional revenue did not translate into operating leverage; costs absorbed most of the growth rather than allowing more of it to reach operating profit.
FY2025 operating cash flow was
The balance sheet became more dependent on liabilities as debt-to-equity rose from 0.5x in FY2023 to 1.2x in FY2025. Meanwhile, the current ratio declined from
Financial Health Signals
Scored against operating companies for FY2025. Each of the six dimensions is a percentile rank within that peer group, and the overall is the average of the dimensions that can be computed. A high score means strong standing among peers, not absolute cross-industry strength. How this score is calculated →
Health score ≠ stock price. This rates the quality of Alaska Air Group, Inc.'s business: profitability, growth, balance sheet strength. It doesn't tell you whether the stock is a good buy at today's price. Not financial advice. Use it alongside valuation analysis and your own research.
Alaska Air Group, Inc. has an operating margin of 2.1%, meaning the company retains $2 of operating profit per $100 of revenue. This results in a moderate score of 41/100, indicating healthy but not exceptional operating efficiency. This is down from 4.9% the prior year.
Alaska Air Group, Inc.'s revenue surged 21.3% year-over-year to $14.2B, reflecting rapid business expansion. This strong growth earns a score of 78/100.
Alaska Air Group, Inc. has elevated debt relative to equity (D/E of 1.16), meaning the company relies heavily on borrowed funds. This high leverage results in a low score of 16/100, reflecting increased financial risk.
Alaska Air Group, Inc.'s current ratio of 0.50 is below the typical benchmark, resulting in a score of 4/100. This tight liquidity could limit financial flexibility if cash inflows slow.
Alaska Air Group, Inc.'s ROE of 2.4% shows moderate profitability relative to equity, earning a score of 43/100. This is down from 9.0% the prior year.
Alaska Air Group, Inc. scores 1.04, below the 1.81 distress threshold. The score is pulled down most by current liabilities exceeding current assets by $3.3B against total assets of $20.4B. This indicates elevated financial distress risk and warrants close attention to liquidity and debt levels.
Distress-screening estimate for non-financial companies. Not computed for banks or insurers, where the Altman model does not apply.
Alaska Air Group, Inc. passes 5 of 8 computable financial strength tests (1 of the nine could not be computed from available data). 3 of 4 profitability signals pass, 1 of 3 leverage/liquidity signals pass, the one computable operating efficiency signal (asset turnover improving) passes.
For every $1 of reported earnings, Alaska Air Group, Inc. generates $12.49 in operating cash flow ($1.2B OCF vs $100.0M net income). This indicates profits are well-supported by actual cash generation, not accounting adjustments.
Alaska Air Group, Inc. earns $1.11 in operating income for every $1 of interest expense ($303.0M vs $272.0M). This narrow margin raises concern about the company's ability to service its debt if operating income declines.
Key Financial Metrics
Earnings & Revenue
Alaska Air Group, Inc. generated $4.1B in revenue in Q2 2026. This represents an increase of 9.7% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 23.2%.
Alaska Air Group, Inc.'s EBITDA was $39.0M in Q2 2026, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. This represents a decrease of 91.8% from the same quarter a year earlier. The change from the prior quarter is not meaningful, because that quarter’s figure was zero or negative.
Alaska Air Group, Inc. reported a net loss of $76.0M in Q2 2026. This represents a decrease of 144.2% from the same quarter a year earlier. The change from the prior quarter is not meaningful, because that quarter’s figure was zero or negative.
Alaska Air Group, Inc. earned -$0.68 per diluted share (EPS) in Q2 2026. This represents a decrease of 147.9% from the same quarter a year earlier. The change from the prior quarter is not meaningful, because that quarter’s figure was zero or negative.
Cash & Balance Sheet
Alaska Air Group, Inc. held $1.1B in cash against $5.7B in long-term debt as of Q2 2026.
Not reported for Q2 2026.
Not reported for Q2 2026.
Margins & Returns
Alaska Air Group, Inc.'s operating margin was -4.1% in Q2 2026, reflecting core business profitability. This is down 11.6 percentage points from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 4.3 percentage points.
Alaska Air Group, Inc.'s net profit margin was -1.9% in Q2 2026, showing the share of revenue converted to profit. This is down 6.5 percentage points from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 4.0 percentage points.
Alaska Air Group, Inc.'s quarterly ROE was -2.1% in Q2 2026: one quarter's net income over shareholder equity, not annualized. This is down 6.4 percentage points from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 3.1 percentage points.
Not reported for Q2 2026.
Capital Allocation
Alaska Air Group, Inc. spent $57.0M on share buybacks in Q2 2026, returning capital to shareholders by reducing shares outstanding. This represents a decrease of 86.7% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is down 70.5%.
Not reported for Q2 2026.
Not reported for Q2 2026.
ALK Income Statement
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | Q2'2610-Q | Q1'2610-Q | Q4'2510-K | Q3'2510-Q | Q2'2510-Q | Q1'2510-Q | Q4'2410-K | Q3'2410-Q |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $4.1B+9.7% | $3.3B+5.2% | $3.6B+2.8% | $3.8B+22.6% | $3.7B+27.9% | $3.1B+40.5% | $3.5B+38.4% | $3.1B+8.2% |
| Operating Income | -$168.0M-160.6% | -$279.0Mn/m | $75.0M+2.7% | $148.0M-56.6% | $277.0M-14.0% | -$197.0Mn/m | $73.0M+128.1% | $341.0M+61.6% |
| EBITDA | $39.0M-91.8% | -$75.0Mn/m | $274.0M+4.2% | $351.0M-26.9% | $476.0M+5.8% | -$3.0Mn/m | $263.0M+71.9% | $480.0M+48.1% |
| Interest Expense | $86.0M+30.3% | $76.0M+15.2% | $70.0M+25.0% | $70.0M+59.1% | $66.0M+83.3% | $66.0M+88.6% | $56.0M | $44.0M |
| Income Tax | -$138.0M-309.1% | -$124.0Mn/m | $9.0M+12.5% | $38.0M-58.7% | $66.0M-31.3% | -$67.0Mn/m | $8.0M+33.3% | $92.0M+70.4% |
| Net Income | -$76.0M-144.2% | -$193.0Mn/m | $21.0M-70.4% | $73.0M-69.1% | $172.0M-21.8% | -$166.0Mn/m | $71.0Mn/m | $236.0M+69.8% |
| EPS (Basic) | -$0.68-146.9% | -$1.69n/m | $0.19-66.1% | $0.63-66.3% | $1.45-16.7% | -$1.35n/m | $0.56 | $1.87+71.6% |
| EPS (Diluted) | -$0.68-147.9% | -$1.69n/m | $0.18-67.9% | $0.62-66.3% | $1.42-17.0% | -$1.35n/m | $0.56 | $1.84+70.4% |
| Diluted Shares (Avg) | 111M-8.1% | 114M-7.2% | N/A | 118M-8.6% | 121M-5.8% | 123M-2.3% | N/A | 129M-0.5% |
Not reported in any period shown, so not listed: Cost of Revenue, Gross Profit, R&D Expenses, SG&A Expenses.
ALK Balance Sheet
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | Q2'2610-Q | Q1'2610-Q | Q4'2510-K | Q3'2510-Q | Q2'2510-Q | Q1'2510-Q | Q4'2410-K | Q3'2410-Q |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $21.2B+6.8% | $20.3B+2.4% | $20.4B+3.0% | $20.0B+2.3% | $19.9B+29.6% | $19.8B+33.8% | $19.8B+35.3% | $19.6B+29.0% |
| Current Assets | $3.9B+12.2% | $3.0B-18.9% | $3.3B-13.1% | $3.5B-7.3% | $3.5B+3.9% | $3.7B+18.9% | $3.8B+39.0% | $3.7B+2.6% |
| Cash & Equivalents | $1.1B+41.9% | $451.0M-56.8% | $627.0M-47.8% | $778.0M-23.3% | $750.0M-32.7% | $1.0B+18.0% | $1.2B+327.4% | $1.0B+56.9% |
| Short-Term Investments | $1.6B+16.3% | $1.3B-7.3% | $1.5B+17.4% | $1.5B+0.3% | $1.4B-1.4% | $1.4B+1.9% | $1.3B-15.6% | $1.5B-17.4% |
| Inventory | $253.0M+16.1% | $232.0M+12.6% | $203.0M+2.0% | $229.0M+13.4% | $218.0M+105.7% | $206.0M+98.1% | $199.0M+71.6% | $202.0M+65.6% |
| Long-Term Investments | $0n/m | $0n/m | $0n/m | $0n/m | $0n/m | $0n/m | $0n/m | $0n/m |
| Goodwill | $2.7B0.0% | $2.7B0.0% | $2.7B0.0% | $2.7B+0.7% | $2.7B+34.0% | $2.7B+34.0% | $2.7B+40.2% | $2.7B+32.9% |
| Total Liabilities | $17.6B+10.2% | $16.6B+5.7% | $16.2B+5.5% | $16.0B+6.0% | $15.9B+43.4% | $15.7B+44.7% | $15.4B+46.6% | $15.1B+36.2% |
| Current Liabilities | $7.2B+7.2% | $7.1B+5.3% | $6.6B+7.2% | $6.7B+6.6% | $6.7B+35.0% | $6.7B+38.7% | $6.1B+37.8% | $6.2B+23.1% |
| Non-Current Liabilities | $10.4B+12.5% | $9.5B+5.9% | $9.7B+4.4% | $9.3B+5.6% | $9.2B+50.2% | $9.0B+49.5% | $9.3B+53.1% | $8.8B+47.2% |
| Long-Term Debt | $5.7B+28.7% | $4.8B+11.0% | $4.8B+6.2% | $4.5B+8.0% | $4.4B+92.3% | $4.3B+89.5% | $4.5B+105.8% | $4.2B+95.4% |
| Total Equity | $3.7B-6.9% | $3.7B-9.8% | $4.1B-5.8% | $4.0B-10.0% | $3.9B-6.7% | $4.1B+4.0% | $4.4B+6.3% | $4.5B+9.4% |
| Retained Earnings | $4.8B-3.5% | $4.8B+1.5% | $5.0B+2.0% | $5.0B+3.1% | $4.9B+6.8% | $4.8B+8.2% | $4.9B+8.7% | $4.9B+7.1% |
Not reported in any period shown, so not listed: Accounts Receivable.
ALK Cash Flow Statement
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | Q2'2610-Q | Q1'2610-Q | Q4'2510-K | Q3'2510-Q | Q2'2510-Q | Q1'2510-Q | Q4'2410-K | Q3'2410-Q |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $185.0M-50.8% | $421.0M-8.3% | $185.0M-32.5% | $229.0M-28.0% | $376.0M-35.2% | $459.0M+57.2% | $274.0Mn/m | $318.0M+17.3% |
| Depreciation & Amortization | $207.0M+4.0% | $204.0M+5.2% | $199.0M+4.7% | $203.0M+46.0% | $199.0M+55.5% | $194.0M+54.0% | $190.0M+57.0% | $139.0M+23.0% |
| Stock-Based Compensation | N/A | $25.0M+25.0% | N/A | N/A | N/A | $20.0M+5.3% | N/A | N/A |
| Investing Cash Flow | -$466.0Mn/m | -$169.0Mn/m | -$627.0Mn/m | -$249.0Mn/m | -$366.0Mn/m | -$381.0M-219.8% | -$198.0Mn/m | -$301.0Mn/m |
| Financing Cash Flow | $900.0Mn/m | -$428.0Mn/m | $291.0M+159.8% | $54.0Mn/m | -$308.0M-434.8% | -$236.0Mn/m | $112.0Mn/m | -$80.0M-145.2% |
| Share Buybacks | $57.0M-86.7% | $193.0M+83.8% | $30.0M-88.0% | $5.0M-64.3% | $430.0M+1382.8% | $105.0M+425.0% | $249.0M+271.6% | $14.0M+7.7% |
Not reported in any period shown, so not listed: Capital Expenditures, Free Cash Flow, Dividends Paid.
ALK Financial Ratios
Margins and returns are percentages; the remaining ratios are unitless multiples. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | Q2'2610-Q | Q1'2610-Q | Q4'2510-K | Q3'2510-Q | Q2'2510-Q | Q1'2510-Q | Q4'2410-K | Q3'2410-Q |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Margin | -4.1%-11.6pp | -8.5%-2.2pp | 2.1%0.0pp | 3.9%-7.2pp | 7.5%-3.6pp | -6.3%+1.2pp | 2.1%+0.8pp | 11.1%+3.7pp |
| Net Margin | -1.9%-6.5pp | -5.9%-0.6pp | 0.6%-1.4pp | 1.9%-5.7pp | 4.6%-2.9pp | -5.3%+0.6pp | 2.0%+2.1pp | 7.7%+2.8pp |
| Return on Equity | -2.1%-6.4pp | -5.2%-1.2pp | 0.5%-1.1pp | 1.8%-3.5pp | 4.4%-0.9pp | -4.0%-0.7pp | 1.6%+1.7pp | 5.3%+1.9pp |
| Return on Assets | -0.4%-1.2pp | -0.9%-0.1pp | 0.1%-0.3pp | 0.4%-0.9pp | 0.9%-0.6pp | -0.8%+0.1pp | 0.4%+0.4pp | 1.2%+0.3pp |
| Current Ratio | 0.550.0x | 0.43-0.1x | 0.50-0.1x | 0.52-0.1x | 0.52-0.2x | 0.56-0.1x | 0.610.0x | 0.60-0.1x |
| Debt-to-Equity | 1.56+0.4x | 1.28+0.2x | 1.16+0.1x | 1.11+0.2x | 1.13+0.6x | 1.04+0.5x | 1.03+0.5x | 0.93+0.4x |
| Liabilities-to-Equity | 4.79+0.7x | 4.44+0.7x | 3.94+0.4x | 3.97+0.6x | 4.04+1.4x | 3.79+1.1x | 3.52+1.0x | 3.37+0.7x |
| Asset Turnover | 0.190.0x | 0.160.0x | 0.180.0x | 0.190.0x | 0.190.0x | 0.160.0x | 0.180.0x | 0.160.0x |
Not reported in any period shown, so not listed: Gross Margin, FCF Margin.
Note: The current ratio is below 1.0 (0.50), indicating current liabilities exceed current assets, which may suggest potential short-term liquidity concerns.
Similar Companies
Newest fiscal year on record for each company. The health score is the peer-relative Financial Health Score for that year; a dash means no score is published for it.
| Company | Fiscal year | Revenue | Net income | Net margin | Market cap | Health score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Air Group, Inc. ALK | FY2025 | $14.2B | $100.0M | 0.7% | $3.7B | 33/100 |
| American Airlines Group Inc. AAL | FY2025 | $54.6B | $111.0M | 0.2% | $8.1B | 27/100 |
| Copa Holdings, S.A. CPA | FY2025 | $3.6B | $671.6M | 18.6% | $5.6B | 55/100 |
| Skywest Inc SKYW | FY2025 | $4.1B | $428.3M | 10.5% | $3.7B | 55/100 |
| Southwest Airlines Co. LUV | FY2025 | $28.1B | $441.0M | 1.6% | $19.5B | 33/100 |
| JetBlue Airways Corp JBLU | FY2025 | $9.1B | -$602.0M | -6.6% | $1.1B | 18/100 |
Where Alaska Air Group, Inc. Ranks
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alaska Air Group, Inc.'s annual revenue?
Alaska Air Group, Inc. (ALK) reported $14.2B in total revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 21.3% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Revenue measures the total income earned from the company's primary business operations before any expenses are deducted.
How fast is Alaska Air Group, Inc.'s revenue growing?
Alaska Air Group, Inc. (ALK) revenue grew by 21.3% year-over-year, from $11.7B to $14.2B in fiscal year 2025.
Is Alaska Air Group, Inc. profitable?
No, Alaska Air Group, Inc. (ALK) reported a net loss of $175.0M over the trailing 12 months to June 30, 2026. In fiscal year 2025 it reported a net income of $100.0M, with a net profit margin of 0.7%.
What is Alaska Air Group, Inc.'s EBITDA?
Alaska Air Group, Inc. (ALK) had EBITDA of $1.1B in fiscal year 2025, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.
How much debt does Alaska Air Group, Inc. have?
As of fiscal year 2025, Alaska Air Group, Inc. (ALK) had $627.0M in cash and equivalents against $4.8B in long-term debt.
What is Alaska Air Group, Inc.'s operating margin?
Alaska Air Group, Inc. (ALK) had an operating margin of 2.1% in fiscal year 2025, reflecting the profitability of core business operations before interest and taxes.
What is Alaska Air Group, Inc.'s net profit margin?
Alaska Air Group, Inc. (ALK) had a net profit margin of 0.7% in fiscal year 2025, representing the share of revenue converted into profit after all expenses.
What is Alaska Air Group, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE)?
Alaska Air Group, Inc. (ALK) has a return on equity of 2.4% for fiscal year 2025, measuring how efficiently the company generates profit from shareholder equity.
What is Alaska Air Group, Inc.'s operating cash flow?
Alaska Air Group, Inc. (ALK) generated $1.2B in operating cash flow during fiscal year 2025, representing cash generated from core business activities.
What are Alaska Air Group, Inc.'s total assets?
Alaska Air Group, Inc. (ALK) had $20.4B in total assets as of fiscal year 2025, including both current and long-term assets.
What is Alaska Air Group, Inc.'s current ratio?
Alaska Air Group, Inc. (ALK) had a current ratio of 0.50 as of fiscal year 2025, which is below 1.0, which may suggest potential liquidity concerns.
What is Alaska Air Group, Inc.'s debt-to-equity ratio?
Alaska Air Group, Inc. (ALK) had a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.16 as of fiscal year 2025. We compute it as long-term debt divided by total shareholder equity, where long-term debt is the noncurrent part of the company's borrowings, so debt due within the next twelve months is not counted.
What is Alaska Air Group, Inc.'s liabilities-to-equity ratio?
Alaska Air Group, Inc. (ALK) had a liabilities-to-equity ratio of 3.94 as of fiscal year 2025, which is total liabilities divided by total shareholder equity. Total liabilities counts every obligation on the balance sheet (payables, deposits, insurance reserves and deferred taxes as well as borrowings), so this ratio usually runs well above debt-to-equity.
What is Alaska Air Group, Inc.'s return on assets (ROA)?
Alaska Air Group, Inc. (ALK) had a return on assets of 0.5% for fiscal year 2025, measuring how efficiently the company uses its assets to generate profit.
What is Alaska Air Group, Inc.'s P/E ratio?
Alaska Air Group, Inc. (ALK) has no price-to-earnings ratio at the moment: net loss, so no earnings multiple (trailing 12 months to June 30, 2026). The market capitalization is $3.7B as of Oct 21, 2026; a multiple compares that price with a filed figure and says nothing about the quality of the business.
What is Alaska Air Group, Inc.'s price-to-sales ratio?
Alaska Air Group, Inc. (ALK) trades at 0.3x sales, its market capitalization divided by $14.8B revenue, trailing 12 months to June 30, 2026. The market capitalization is $3.7B as of Oct 21, 2026; a multiple compares that price with a filed figure and says nothing about the quality of the business.
What is Alaska Air Group, Inc.'s Altman Z-Score?
Alaska Air Group, Inc. (ALK) has an Altman Z-Score of 1.04, placing it in the Distress Zone (elevated bankruptcy risk). The Z-Score combines five financial ratios (working capital, retained earnings, EBIT, market capitalization, and revenue relative to total assets) to predict the likelihood of bankruptcy. Scores above 2.99 indicate financial safety while scores below 1.81 suggest financial distress. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
What is Alaska Air Group, Inc.'s Piotroski F-Score?
Alaska Air Group, Inc. (ALK) has a Piotroski F-Score of 5 out of 8 computable signals; 1 of the nine could not be computed from available data, so the full-scale strength rating is not shown. The F-Score evaluates nine binary signals across profitability (positive ROA, positive cash flow, improving ROA, earnings quality), leverage (decreasing debt, improving liquidity, no share dilution), and operating efficiency (improving gross margin, improving asset turnover). Scores of 7 to 9 indicate strong and improving fundamentals. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
Are Alaska Air Group, Inc.'s earnings high quality?
Alaska Air Group, Inc. (ALK) has an earnings quality ratio of 12.49x, considered cash-backed (high quality). This ratio compares operating cash flow to net income. A ratio above 1.0x means the company generates more cash than its reported earnings, indicating sustainable, cash-backed profits. Ratios below 1.0x suggest earnings rely on accounting accruals rather than actual cash generation. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
Can Alaska Air Group, Inc. cover its interest payments?
Alaska Air Group, Inc. (ALK) has an interest coverage ratio of 1.11x, meaning it can struggle to cover its interest obligations. This ratio divides operating income by interest expense. Ratios above 5x indicate strong debt-servicing ability, while ratios below 2x suggest the company may face difficulty meeting interest payments if earnings decline. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
How financially healthy is Alaska Air Group, Inc.?
Alaska Air Group, Inc. (ALK) scores 33 out of 100 on our Financial Health Score, indicating weak standing within its operating companies peer group. The score is the average of six dimensions (Profitability, Growth, Leverage, Liquidity, Cash Flow, Returns), each ranked as a percentile relative to companies in the same scoring family (banks against banks, REITs against REITs, and so on) rather than across all industries. It rates the quality of the business, not whether the stock is fairly priced, and is not financial advice. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.