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U.S. Airlines Industry Analysis

UpdatedJun 14, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies16
  • 7D6.3%
  • 3M24.3%
  • 1Y49.7%
  • YTD5.4%

Over the last 7 days, the Airlines industry has risen 6.3%, driven by gains from United Airlines Holdings of 9.3%. In the last 12 months, the industry was up 50%. Earnings are forecast to grow by 15% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the U.S. Airlines Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Mon, 15 Jun 2026US$144.4bUS$209.8bUS$8.5b10.2x17x0.7x
Wed, 13 May 2026US$127.1bUS$211.0bUS$8.5b9.4x15x0.6x
Fri, 10 Apr 2026US$124.0bUS$208.1bUS$8.2b9.7x15.1x0.6x
Sun, 08 Mar 2026US$117.4bUS$209.8bUS$7.4b8.9x15.9x0.6x
Tue, 03 Feb 2026US$132.3bUS$209.9bUS$7.0b9.4x18.8x0.6x
Thu, 01 Jan 2026US$135.3bUS$207.9bUS$6.7b9.7x20.2x0.7x
Sat, 29 Nov 2025US$124.8bUS$207.7bUS$6.7b9.7x18.6x0.6x
Mon, 27 Oct 2025US$122.0bUS$206.5bUS$7.0b9.8x17.4x0.6x
Wed, 24 Sep 2025US$123.3bUS$204.6bUS$7.1b10.2x17.5x0.6x
Fri, 22 Aug 2025US$120.2bUS$204.3bUS$7.1b10x17x0.6x
Sun, 20 Jul 2025US$122.8bUS$209.6bUS$7.1b12.3x17.3x0.6x
Tue, 17 Jun 2025US$98.8bUS$209.3bUS$6.6b10.9x14.9x0.5x
Thu, 15 May 2025US$105.3bUS$204.4bUS$7.6b11.4x13.9x0.5x
Sat, 12 Apr 2025US$82.5bUS$202.0bUS$6.9b9.1x11.9x0.4x
Mon, 10 Mar 2025US$104.9bUS$201.1bUS$6.7b11x15.7x0.5x
Wed, 05 Feb 2025US$126.1bUS$199.9bUS$6.9b13.8x18.3x0.6x
Fri, 03 Jan 2025US$120.3bUS$196.3bUS$7.0b11.4x17.2x0.6x
Sun, 01 Dec 2024US$120.3bUS$196.5bUS$7.0b11.5x17.2x0.6x
Tue, 29 Oct 2024US$101.0bUS$183.4bUS$6.3b11.4x16.1x0.6x
Thu, 26 Sep 2024US$87.4bUS$182.6bUS$6.4b11.5x13.7x0.5x
Sat, 24 Aug 2024US$74.4bUS$182.6bUS$6.4b10.6x11.6x0.4x
Mon, 22 Jul 2024US$83.1bUS$182.8bUS$6.8b12x12.3x0.5x
Wed, 19 Jun 2024US$87.4bUS$180.8bUS$7.1b12x12.4x0.5x
Fri, 17 May 2024US$92.3bUS$180.9bUS$7.0b12.9x13.2x0.5x
Sun, 14 Apr 2024US$86.4bUS$191.5bUS$7.9b9.5x11x0.5x
Tue, 12 Mar 2024US$85.8bUS$190.8bUS$7.3b10.3x11.7x0.4x
Thu, 08 Feb 2024US$82.3bUS$190.8bUS$7.1b10.7x11.6x0.4x
Sat, 06 Jan 2024US$81.3bUS$190.8bUS$6.0b10.5x13.5x0.4x
Mon, 04 Dec 2023US$77.7bUS$190.7bUS$6.1b9.6x12.8x0.4x
Wed, 01 Nov 2023US$63.3bUS$189.1bUS$6.7b9.8x9.5x0.3x
Fri, 29 Sep 2023US$75.8bUS$185.9bUS$6.5b11x11.6x0.4x
Sun, 27 Aug 2023US$85.5bUS$186.2bUS$6.5b11.4x13.1x0.5x
Tue, 25 Jul 2023US$102.0bUS$187.2bUS$5.9b23.4x17.4x0.5x
Thu, 22 Jun 2023US$93.3bUS$171.6bUS$3.2b25.1x29.2x0.5x
Price to Earnings Ratio

29.2x


Total Market Cap: US$93.3bTotal Earnings: US$3.2bTotal Revenue: US$171.6bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Airlines Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 15.2x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the American Airlines industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 17.0x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of 15.2x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.52x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Airlines industry have grown 39% per year over the last three years.
  • Revenues for these companies have grown 6.9% per year.
  • This means that more sales are being generated by these companies overall, and subsequently their profits are increasing too.

Industry Trends

Which industries have driven the changes within the U.S. Industrials industry?

US Market0.87%
Industrials1.15%
Airlines6.31%
Airlines6.31%
Industry PEThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.
Forecasted GrowthThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
UAL United Airlines HoldingsUS$115.529.3%
+US$3.2b		56.1%PE10.2x
DAL Delta Air LinesUS$83.064.6%
+US$2.4b		76.6%PE12.1x
LUV Southwest AirlinesUS$45.479.5%
+US$1.9b		43.3%PE27.2x
AAL American Airlines GroupUS$14.9811.0%
+US$978.9m		44.5%PE49x
ALK Alaska Air GroupUS$47.3210.5%
+US$501.4m		-0.3%PE72.2x

Latest News

CPA
US$141.69
Copa Holdings
7D
6.1%
1Y
36.5%
UAL
US$115.52
United Airlines Holdings
7D
9.3%
1Y
56.1%
DAL
US$83.06
Delta Air Lines
7D
4.6%
1Y
76.6%
AAL
US$14.98
American Airlines Group
7D
11.0%
1Y
44.5%
JOBY
US$9.15
Joby Aviation
7D
-4.2%
1Y
6.4%
LUV
US$45.47
Southwest Airlines
7D
9.5%
1Y
43.3%
SOAR
US$0.20
Volato Group
7D
-44.5%
1Y
-87.7%
ALK
US$47.32
Alaska Air Group
7D
10.5%
1Y
-0.3%
ALGT
US$91.59
Allegiant Travel
7D
8.9%
1Y
79.4%
SRFM
US$1.08
Surf Air Mobility
7D
-1.8%
1Y
-47.8%
Narrative Update • Jun 05

SRFM: Reaffirmed 2026 Outlook And SurfOS Execution Will Support Long Term Upside

Narrative Update Surf Air Mobility’s analyst price target has been reduced from $2.25 to $1.50, as analysts factor in the latest Q1 bottom line loss, reiterated FY26 revenue expectations, improved longer term profitability guidance, and new Q2/26 outlook details. Analyst Commentary Recent research reflects a mixed but engaged view of Surf Air Mobility, with the lower price target signaling more conservative expectations while still recognizing areas where the company is executing on its plan.
SKYW
US$91.75
SkyWest
7D
8.6%
1Y
-4.2%
Narrative Update • Jun 01

SKYW: Low Fuel Sensitivity And Completed Buybacks Will Support Future Upside

Analysts have trimmed SkyWest's price target by $1, reflecting an updated fair value of $121.50 as slightly higher discount rates and fine tuned growth and margin assumptions temper the prior outlook. Analyst Commentary Recent commentary around SkyWest highlights a mix of optimism on specific catalysts and caution reflected in reduced price targets and a slightly higher discount rate in valuation work.
JTAI
US$6.75
Jet.AI
7D
-11.2%
1Y
-99.1%
FLYX
US$2.01
flyExclusive
7D
-19.6%
1Y
-24.2%