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Allegiant Travel Co.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 4 August 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 11 new. The quarter’s numbers.

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
System capacity (ASMs), year over year Sourcethird quarter 2026(~6.5%)New
Scheduled service ASMs, year over year Sourcethird quarter 2026(~5.5%)New
Fuel cost per gallon Sourcethird quarter 2026$3.80New
Adjusted operating margin Sourcethird quarter 20261.0% - 3.0%New
Interest expense, interest income and capitalized interest (millions) Sourcethird quarter 2026Interest expense ~$50; capitalized interest (~$7); interest income ~$12New
Adjusted earnings per share Sourcethird quarter 2026($1.00) - ($0.00)New
Fuel cost per gallon Sourcefull year 2026$3.70New
Adjusted earnings per share Sourcefull year 2026>$6.00New
Weighted average shares outstanding (millions) Sourcefull year 202623.9New
Aircraft-related capital expenditures (millions) Sourcefull year 2026$640 to $660
Capitalized deferred heavy maintenance (millions) Sourcefull year 2026$75 to $85
Other capital expenditures (millions) Sourcefull year 2026$115 to $125
Recurring principal payments (millions, full year) Sourcefull year 2026$205 to $215
Run-rate synergies Sourcewithin three years of closeminimum of $140 million annual run-rateNew
Unit revenue growth Sourcethird quarter 2026approximately in line with 24.6 percentNew
Passenger aircraft in service (fleet, end of period) Sourceyear end 2026170

What changed from last quarter

  • New guidance: Guidance now covers the combined Allegiant and Sun Country company, replacing the standalone Allegiant guidance given in the first-quarter release. Source
  • New guidance: Full-year combined-company adjusted EPS guidance of more than $6.00 is introduced in this release. Source
  • New: The Sun Country acquisition closed on May 13, 2026, and its results are included from that date. Source
  • New: In July the company entered a 12-month exclusive distribution agreement with Expedia Group, its first authorized online travel agency partner. Source
  • New: Allegiant First, a new premium seating tier, was announced for select aircraft, debuting in spring 2027. Source
  • New: Complimentary inflight beverage service on all Allegiant flights was announced to begin August 1, 2026. Source
  • New: A new collective bargaining agreement with the Teamsters representing Allegiant pilots was ratified on July 31. Source
  • New: The company issued $650.0M of 7.125% senior secured notes due 2031 and used part of the proceeds for an early tender of 7.250% notes due 2027. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Revenue up 36.9 percent: Total operating revenue was $943.5 million against $689.4 million a year earlier, including Sun Country from May 13. Operating income was $21.1 million; adjusted operating income was $87.1 million. Source
  • GAAP loss, adjusted EPS up 78 percent: GAAP diluted loss per share was $(0.21), including one-time transaction and integration costs. Adjusted diluted EPS was $2.19, up 78.0 percent year over year. Source
  • Standalone revenue and unit revenue rose: Allegiant standalone revenue was $776.2 million, up 16.1 percent on 6.8 percent less capacity. Quarterly TRASM was 14.42 cents, up 24.6 percent year over year. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA margin 16.7 percent: Adjusted consolidated EBITDA was $157.7 million, a 16.7 percent margin. Allegiant standalone adjusted EBITDA was $128.0 million, a 16.5 percent margin. Source
  • Full-year adjusted EPS above $6.00: Full-year combined-company adjusted EPS guidance is more than $6.00. Six-month adjusted diluted EPS was $5.77, up 90.4 percent. Source

Standalone Allegiant and Sun Country

  • Standalone margin up 0.4 points: Allegiant standalone adjusted operating income was $69.6 million, a 9.0 percent margin, 0.4 points higher, despite a 73 percent increase in fuel cost per gallon. Source
  • Sun Country revenue from May 13: Sun Country contributed $167.3 million of revenue from May 13, including passenger revenue of $105.5 million, cargo of $27.6 million and fixed fee contracts of $31.2 million. Source
  • Sun Country GAAP operating loss: Sun Country reported a GAAP operating loss of $(9.0) million. After $26.4 million of adjustments, its adjusted operating income was $17.5 million, a 10.4 percent margin. Source

“For the combined company, adjusted earnings per share of $2.19 were well above our guidance range.”

Greg Anderson, chief executive officer of Allegiant Travel Company

Products and customers

  • Cobrand card remuneration up 23.6 percent: Allegiant Air cobrand credit card remuneration received was $41.2 million, up 23.6 percent year over year. Source
  • Standalone third-party products grew: Standalone third-party products revenue was $44.5 million, up 32.2 percent, driven by cobrand strength. Consolidated third-party products revenue was $45.8 million. Source
  • Expedia added as distribution partner: Management said the July agreement makes Expedia Group the first authorized online travel agency partner, bringing the nonstop network to all of its U.S. brands. Source
  • Inflight beverages free from August: Complimentary inflight beverage service on all flights starts August 1, 2026, part of onboard enhancements announced in July. Source

Costs, fuel and margins

  • Fuel cost per gallon up 71 percent: Consolidated average fuel cost was $4.14 a gallon against $2.42, and fuel expense rose to $307.7 million from $165.8 million. Source
  • Non-fuel unit cost up 6.4 percent: Allegiant standalone adjusted operating CASM excluding fuel was 8.17 cents, up 6.4 percent on 6.8 percent less capacity. Source
  • Salaries and station costs rose: Consolidated salaries and benefits rose 16.9 percent to $250.3 million, and station operations rose 27.0 percent to $95.6 million, including Sun Country from May 13. Source
  • Integration costs excluded from adjusted results: Integration costs of $55.2 million and software amortization of $10.0 million were part of the $66.0 million of special charges excluded from adjusted results. Source

“Despite a 6.8 percent capacity reduction, standalone Allegiant increased unit revenue 24.6 percent year over year and expanded adjusted operating margin 0.4 percentage points to 9.0 percent”

Greg Anderson, chief executive officer of Allegiant Travel Company

Pricing and unit revenue

  • Scheduled yield up 43.7 percent: Scheduled service yield was 8.26 cents against 5.75 cents. Consolidated TRASM was 14.24 cents, up 23.1 percent year over year. Source
  • Average scheduled fare up 47.3 percent: Average scheduled-service fare was $76.90 against $52.20. Average total fare was $154.60 against $128.32, up 20.5 percent. Source
  • Scheduled load factor up 3.8 points: Scheduled service load factor was 85.7 percent, up 3.8 points, on scheduled service ASMs up 8.3 percent year over year. Source

Demand and capacity

  • Off-peak flying trimmed for fuel: Given fuel volatility, management will continue to trim off-peak flying while keeping the peak-period schedule. Source
  • Departures and block hours up: Consolidated departures were 42,833, up 14.8 percent, and block hours rose 17.9 percent. Average stage length was 905 miles, up 2.1 percent. Source

Balance sheet, debt and cash

  • Cash and investments up 27.5 percent: Unrestricted cash and investments were $1,069.0 million at June 30, against $838.5 million at December 31. Cash from operations was $46.0 million in the quarter. Source
  • Total debt and net debt: Total debt was $2.8 billion, including $546.8 million attributable to Sun Country. Net debt was $1.7 billion at June 30, 2026. Source
  • Liquidity of $1.3 billion: Total available liquidity was $1.3 billion, including $1.1 billion in cash and investments and $250.0 million undrawn under revolving credit facilities. Source
  • Early tender for 2027 notes: Principal payments were $445.0 million in the quarter. The early tender and repurchase of 2027 notes was $377.5 million, funded partly by new 2031 notes. Source
  • Air traffic liability at quarter end: Air traffic liability was $570.6 million at June 30, including $133.9 million for Sun Country. Source

Capital spending and fleet

  • Second-quarter capital spending: Allegiant Air capital expenditures were $183.2 million: $155.6 million aircraft-related and $27.6 million other. Source
  • Deferred heavy maintenance spend: Allegiant Air deferred heavy maintenance expenditures were $15.9 million in the second quarter. Source
  • Passenger fleet declines slightly: Passenger aircraft in service were 171 at 2Q26, 170 at 3Q26 and 170 at year-end 2026, per management's best estimate. The cargo fleet of 22 Sun Country 737-800F aircraft is unchanged. Source

Integration and labor

  • Pleased with integration pace: Management said it is pleased with the pace of integration of Sun Country. Source
  • Pilot contract ratified in July: The Teamsters agreement for Allegiant pilots was ratified on July 31, with nearly 80 percent of votes in favor. Source
  • Headcount rose with Sun Country: Full-time equivalent employees at period end were 8,484, against 5,980 a year earlier, including Sun Country from May 13. Source

Coming up, as management said on 4 August 2026

  • Allegiant First seats on sale: Seats for Allegiant First were anticipated to go on sale in mid-August, before the tier debuts on select aircraft in spring 2027. Source
  • Synergy target within three years: Management said it expects a minimum of $140 million in annual run-rate synergies within three years of the Sun Country close. Source

In management's words

“We have never been better positioned, and I'm excited to build on this momentum in the quarters ahead as the leading leisure airline in the United States.”

Greg Anderson, chief executive officer of Allegiant Travel Company

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Passengers Source5,753,539, up 12.2 percent
Available seat miles Source6,406,325 thousand, up 10.5 percent
TRASM (cents) Source14.24 cents, up 23.1 percent
Yield (cents) Source8.26 cents, up 43.7 percent
Load factor (scheduled service) Source85.7 percent, up 3.8 points
Average fuel cost per gallon Source$4.14, up 71.1 percent
ASMs per gallon of fuel Source86.2, up 1.8 percent
Passenger aircraft in service Source171 at 2Q26; 170 at year-end 2026

Risks management discussed

  • External: Management cited fuel volatility as the reason for trimming off-peak flying while keeping the peak-period schedule. Fuel cost per gallon rose 71.1 percent year over year. Source
  • Operational: GAAP loss per share includes one-time transaction and integration costs related to the Sun Country transaction. Source
  • Financial: Net debt was $1.7 billion at June 30, 2026, against $961.1 million at December 31, 2025, after the Sun Country acquisition. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Ahead: Management said Q2 adjusted EPS of $2.19 was well above the guidance range given in the first-quarter release. Source
  • On track: Management said the company is keeping on track to rank among the industry leaders in full-year operating margin. Source
  • Not stated: The first-quarter release expected second-quarter capacity down 6.5 percent; this release reports a 6.8 percent reduction. Source

Other quarters

Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point is checked against the filing before it is shown: management’s own words word for word, figures against the line or table row they come from. A point that fails the check is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.