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JetBlue Airways Corp (JBLU)

JetBlue Airways Corp (JBLU) 1-star rating from Upturn Advisory
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Upturn Advisory Summary

11/28/2025: JBLU (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Upturn Star Rating

Upturn 1 star rating for performance

Not Recommended Performance

These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.

Number of Analysts

3 star rating from financial analysts

16 Analysts rated it

Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.

1 Year Target Price $4.54

1 Year Target Price $4.54

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$4.54 Target price
52w Low $3.34
Current$4.57
52w High $8.31

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -24.07%
Avg. Invested days 26
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Stock Returns Performance Upturn Returns Performance icon 1.0
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Upturn last close icon Last Close 11/28/2025

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 1.66B USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 4.54
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 4.54
Volume (30-day avg) 16
Beta 1.77
52 Weeks Range 3.34 - 8.31
Updated Date 11/30/2025
52 Weeks Range 3.34 - 8.31
Updated Date 11/30/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -1.3

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date -
When -
Estimate -
Actual -

Profitability

Profit Margin -5.16%
Operating Margin (TTM) -3.7%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) -0.8%
Return on Equity (TTM) -19.09%

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 56.18
Enterprise Value 8464157990
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.18
Enterprise Value 8464157990
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.18
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.93
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 13.74
Shares Outstanding 363710720
Shares Floating 327506955
Shares Outstanding 363710720
Shares Floating 327506955
Percent Insiders 19.32
Percent Institutions 69.82

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JetBlue Airways Corp

JetBlue Airways Corp(JBLU) company logo displayed in Upturn AI summary

Company Overview

Company history and background logo History and Background

JetBlue Airways was founded in 1998 by David Neeleman and began operations in February 2000. It aimed to offer low fares with a high-quality customer experience. JetBlue quickly grew by focusing on underserved routes and offering amenities like live TV and free Wi-Fi. Significant milestones include its IPO in 2002 and expansion into international markets. It has evolved from a disruptive startup to a major player in the airline industry.

Company business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Passenger Air Transportation: Provides scheduled air transportation services for passengers across a network of routes in the United States, the Caribbean, and Latin America.
  • Ancillary Revenue: Generates revenue through various ancillary services such as baggage fees, seat upgrades, and onboard sales.
  • JetBlue Travel Products: Offers package deals, including flights and hotel accommodations, catering to vacation travelers.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Joanna Geraghty is the CEO. The organizational structure includes departments for operations, finance, marketing, and technology, overseen by a board of directors.

Top Products and Market Share

Product Key Offerings logo Key Offerings

  • Core Air Transportation: Scheduled passenger flights across a network of routes. Competitors: Delta, United, American Airlines. JetBlue's revenue for core air transportation is the biggest segment of its revenue. The exact figures can be found in their annual financial reports. No specific market share for the air transportation product itself.
  • Mint Premium Service: Mint is JetBlue's premium travel service offering lie-flat seats and enhanced amenities on select routes. Competitors: Delta One, United Polaris, American Flagship First. Competitors: Delta, United, American Airlines, Alaska.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The airline industry is characterized by high competition, fluctuating fuel prices, labor costs, and regulatory requirements. Demand is cyclical and influenced by economic conditions.

Positioning

JetBlue positions itself as a value-driven airline, offering a comfortable travel experience at competitive prices. Its competitive advantages include a strong brand reputation, focus on customer service, and a modern fleet.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The global airline market is valued at hundreds of billions of dollars. JetBlue is positioned to capture a portion of this market through its focus on specific routes and customer segments. Exact numbers vary with sources and date.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Strong Brand Reputation
  • Customer Service Focus
  • Modern Fleet
  • Strong presence in key markets like the Northeast
  • Low-Cost Structure (relative to legacy carriers)

Weaknesses

  • High Debt Levels
  • Unionized Workforce
  • Reliance on leisure travel
  • Fluctuations in fuel prices
  • High Operating Costs

Opportunities

  • Expansion into new markets
  • Increased focus on ancillary revenue
  • Strategic partnerships
  • Increased demand for leisure travel
  • Fleet Modernization

Threats

  • Intense competition
  • Economic downturns
  • Fluctuating fuel prices
  • Regulatory changes
  • Labor disputes

Competitors and Market Share

Key competitor logo Key Competitors

  • DAL
  • UAL
  • AAL
  • LUV

Competitive Landscape

JetBlue differentiates itself through customer service and a focus on specific routes. Its advantages include brand loyalty and a modern fleet. Disadvantages include a smaller network compared to legacy carriers.

Major Acquisitions

Spirit Airlines

  • Year: 2024
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 3800
  • Strategic Rationale: The acquisition of Spirit Airlines aims to expand JetBlue's network and create a larger, more competitive low-fare airline. However this acquisition has failed and was terminated.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: JetBlue has experienced periods of rapid growth, followed by periods of consolidation and strategic adjustments. Specific growth rates can be found in historical financial reports.

Future Projections: Future growth projections can be obtained from analyst reports and JetBlue's own management guidance. These projections often consider factors such as fleet expansion, route development, and market conditions.

Recent Initiatives: Recent strategic initiatives include fleet renewal, network optimization, and investments in technology.

Summary

JetBlue is a prominent value-driven airline, known for its customer service and modern fleet. The airline industry has many risks such as economic downturns and fluctuating fuel prices. JetBlue faces intense competition and its growth relies on strategic initiatives. Its financial performance and shareholder returns need monitoring as it navigates the airline industry.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

  • JetBlue Airways Corp SEC Filings
  • Airline Industry Reports
  • Financial News Outlets
  • Company Investor Relations

Disclaimers:

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About JetBlue Airways Corp

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters Long Island City, NY, United States
IPO Launch date 2002-04-12
CEO & Director Ms. Joanna L. Geraghty
Sector Industrials
Industry Airlines
Full time employees 19208
Full time employees 19208

JetBlue Airways Corporation provides air transportation services. The company operates a fleet of Airbus A321, Airbus A220, Airbus A321neo, Airbus A320 Restyled, Airbus A320, Airbus A321 with Mint, Airbus A321neo with Mint, Airbus A321neoLR with Mint, and Embraer E190 aircraft. It also serves 100 destinations across the United States, Latin America, the Caribbean, Canada, and Europe. In addition, it operates airport lounges. The company was incorporated in 1998 and is based in Long Island City, New York.