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JetBlue Posts Smaller-Than-Expected Loss As JetForward Strategy Gains Traction

JetBlue Airways Corp. (NASDAQ:JBLU) reported better-than-expected second-quarter 2025 results on Tuesday. The company delivered a modest operating profit and reinforced investor confidence in its JetForward turnaround strategy despite persistent macroeconomic headwinds.

The airline posted an adjusted net loss of $58 million, or 16 cents per share, beating analyst estimates of a 34-cent loss. Revenue totaled $2.36 billion, down 3% year over year, but above Wall Street’s expectation of $2.27 billion.

The company’s adjusted operating margin improved to 1.3%, marking a return to profitability after posting a negative margin in the previous quarter. On a GAAP basis, JetBlue reported a net loss of $74 million, or 21 cents per share.

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CEO Joanna Geraghty said the company exited the first half of 2025 with meaningful progress on its multi-year JetForward plan, citing operational investments that improved on-time performance by three percentage points year over year and drove a double-digit increase in customer satisfaction. “Despite facing an uncertain economic backdrop, we met or exceeded our financial targets,” Geraghty said.

JetBlue’s capacity in the second quarter declined 1.5% from the year-ago period, while total operating expenses fell 0.9% to $2.4 billion.

Operating expense per available seat mile, excluding fuel (CASM ex-fuel), rose 6.0% year over year. However, due to continued cost control initiatives, it remained below the high end of ...