Alaska Airlines' flight attendants are set for an average pay increase of 32% as part of a new three-year tentative labor agreement with the airline, a union representing the employees said.
Alaska Air Group (ALK) concluded the recent trading session at $40.40, signifying a -0.88% move from its prior day's close.
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The consensus price target hints at a 35.6% upside potential for Alaska Air (ALK). While empirical research shows that this sought-after metric is hardly effective, an upward trend in earnings estimate revisions could mean that the stock will witness an upside in the near term.
Alaska Air (NYSE: ALK) saw its net income surge by 300% y-o-y to $235 million in 2023. This can primarily be attributed to higher revenues, and lower fuel costs.
The tentative deal with the union covers more than 6,500 flight attendants of Alaska Airlines, the wholly-owned subsidiary of Alaska Air Group (ALK).
A union representing flight attendants for Alaska Airlines said on Friday that they have reached a tentative agreement for a record contract with the carrier.
United and American Airlines are still negotiating contracts with their flight attendants. American Airlines' flight attendant union said talks had ended on Thursday without a deal and that cabin crews should prepare for a strike.
In June 2024, the transportation sector draws significant attention from Wall Street analysts, with several stocks receiving strong buy ratings. Analysts are particularly bullish on three standout companies that demonstrate robust fundamentals, which makes them my favorites to recommend to investors.
As the industry seeks to benefit from the upbeat air travel demand, investing in airline stocks like CPA, SKYW, UAL and ALK can be a prudent move.
Alaska Air Group (ALK) concluded the recent trading session at $41.34, signifying a -0.41% move from its prior day's close.
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