Alaska Air Group, Inc. (ALK) Stock Forecast
ALK analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Strong buy 4.50 / 5 from 16 analysts
- Price target
- $55.06 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +56.7% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 20, 2026 EPS estimate $0.35
- 52-week range
- $34.19 – $60.21
ALK analyst ratings
16 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
ALK price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
ALK earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.28 | $0.10 | $0.50 | $1.05 | −73.4% | 15 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | −$3.47 | −$4.25 | −$2.83 | $2.44 | −242.3% | 16 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $3.38 | $1.05 | $6.86 | −$3.47 | +197.2% | 12 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
ALK revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $4.32B | $4.29B | $4.34B | +14.7% | 11 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $15.79B | $15.67B | $15.92B | +10.9% | 13 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $17.20B | $16.26B | $17.89B | +9.0% | 13 |
ALK EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
ALK revenue: reported and forecast
ALK EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.53 | $0.56 | $0.46 | $0.28 | $0.28 | −81.7% | 2 up · 11 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $0.09 | −$1.47 | −$1.91 | −$3.42 | −$3.47 | −3,782.5% | 0 up · 15 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $6.58 | $5.94 | $4.93 | $3.30 | $3.38 | −48.7% | 0 up · 13 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
ALK earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; ALK beat in 9 of 12.
What analysts expect from ALK
16 analysts cover Alaska Air; their consensus rating is strong buy (4.50 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $55.06, 56.7% above the latest close of $35.13. Analysts expect earnings of −$3.47 per share for 2026, −242.3% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $3.38 per share on revenue of $17.2 billion. Alaska Air beat the EPS estimate in 9 of the last 12 quarters.
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ALK forecast FAQ
What is Alaska Air's price target?
The average analyst price target for Alaska Air is $55.06, 56.7% above the latest close of $35.13.
Is Alaska Air a buy, hold or sell?
Of 16 analysts covering Alaska Air, 11 rate it a strong buy, 4 a buy, 0 a hold, 0 a sell and 1 a strong sell, a consensus of strong buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Alaska Air's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast −$3.47 per share for 2026 (range −$4.25 to −$2.83); for 2027 the estimate is $3.38.
What is Alaska Air's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $15.8 billion, growth of 10.9%; for 2027 it is $17.2 billion.
When does Alaska Air report earnings?
Alaska Air is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 20, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $0.35.
Does Alaska Air usually beat earnings estimates?
Alaska Air reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 9 of the last 12 quarters.