JBLUIndustrials · AirlinesThe 17 Wall Street analysts covering JetBlue Airways Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $4 — +32.9% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 22 of 100 as at 14 Oct 2026 — in the weakest quartile. The Street sees upside; the factor read is a caution. That gap is the story on this page.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores JetBlue Airways Corp. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Accruals (63): Reported profit is backed by cash, and the company is not expanding recklessly.
Growth (20): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on JBLU, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +32.9% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 1 moved their price target up and 8 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Oct 2026 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Neutral | $6.00 → $4.00 |
| 6 Oct 2026 | Citigroup | Upgrade | Neutral | $5.30 → $4.50 |
| 28 Sept 2026 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Market Perform | $6.75 → $5.25 |
| 28 Sept 2026 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 28 Sept 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | In-Line | $6.00 → $5.00 |
| 28 Sept 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | In-Line | — |
| 11 Sept 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $7.00 → $5.00 |
| 11 Sept 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 10 Sept 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 10 Sept 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Sell | — |
| 10 Sept 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Sell | $5.00 → $4.00 |
| 24 Aug 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Hold | $6.00 → $5.00 |
| 24 Aug 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 17 Aug 2026 | Seaport Global | Downgrade | Neutral | — |
| 17 Aug 2026 | Seaport Global | Downgrade | Neutral | — |
| 7 Aug 2026 | Citigroup | Downgrade | Sell | — |
| 7 Aug 2026 | Citigroup | Downgrade | Sell | $6.60 → $5.30 |
| 3 Aug 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 29 July 2026 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Market Perform | $6.00 → $6.75 |
| 29 July 2026 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. JBLU appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 14 Oct 2026, JetBlue Airways Corp. returned −38.7% against +17.5% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 18% of US stocks
Cheaper than 94% of US stocks
Cheaper than 77% of US stocks
Cheaper than 2% of US stocks
Higher than 61% of US stocks
Higher than 52% of US stocks
Higher than 11% of US stocks
Higher than 27% of US stocks
Higher than 20% of US stocks
Higher than 23% of US stocks
Higher than 37% of US stocks
Higher than 1% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
JetBlue Airways Corp. has a market value of $1.3B and an enterprise value of $8.7B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $9.5B. The latest quarter grew 14.5% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: −$886.0M, a −9.3% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $−2.39.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: −$1.1B, after $953.0M of capital spending.
JetBlue Airways Corp. spent $8.0M on share buybacks in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 41.3×; forward P/E: −3.0× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 0.00%, paying out 0% of earnings.
JetBlue Airways Corp. employs 19,647 people — $484K of revenue per employee.
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JetBlue announced it will hold a conference call to discuss third-quarter 2026 financial results on October 27, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. ET. A live listen-only webcast and an archived version will be available on its investor relations website.
Why it matters — The announcement gives JBLU watchers the timing and access details for the company’s upcoming quarterly results discussion.
JetBlue reported second-quarter revenue growth of 14.5% and RASM growth of 10.9%, but operating expenses rose 17%, resulting in a $141 million loss, while shares reached fresh 52-week lows. Its JetForward restructuring has generated $470 million in incremental EBIT benefits, with a target of $850–$950 million annually by 2027, though rising costs threaten those gains.
Why it matters — Investors tracking JBLU may weigh the restructuring’s reported benefits against higher expenses, the quarterly loss, and shares at fresh 52-week lows.
The item says JetBlue’s LaGuardia airport assets could affect its financial outlook. It places this in the context of rising fuel costs and shifting travel patterns across the airline industry.
Why it matters — A JBLU watcher may care because the article frames LaGuardia assets as a potential factor in JetBlue’s financial outlook amid industry pressures.
Benzinga reports that airline stocks have become a growing target for short sellers as U.S. consumers contend with higher gas prices. The headline frames these positions as a hedge on oil and a bet that the war will not end soon.
Why it matters — The report concerns airline stocks broadly, placing JetBlue in a sector facing increased short-selling attention amid higher consumer fuel costs.
JetBlue is expanding its presence in Colombia by introducing daily nonstop service between Fort Lauderdale and Barranquilla. The new route is intended to strengthen its South Florida gateway and broaden its regional network.
Why it matters — A JBLU watcher would care because the expanded South Florida gateway and new international route could help grow the airline's regional network and bolster its competitive position in Colombia.
The 17 Wall Street analysts covering JetBlue Airways Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $4, with estimates ranging from $3 to $8. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 17 analysts covering JetBlue Airways Corp., 0 rate it a Buy, 11 a Hold and 6 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks JetBlue Airways Corp. 22 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 14 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 14 Oct 2026, JetBlue Airways Corp. ranks 22 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Accruals (63 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 17 analysts implies +32.9% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks JetBlue Airways Corp. 22 out of 100 as at 14 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering JetBlue Airways Corp. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for JBLU are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $3 to $8 over the next 12 months.
JetBlue Airways Corp. returned -38.7% over the 12 months to 14 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
JetBlue Airways Corporation is a U.S. airline that provides scheduled passenger air transportation across domestic and international routes.
The most recent item we track (Business Wire, 13 Oct 2026): "JetBlue Announces Webcast of Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call". JetBlue announced it will hold a conference call to discuss third-quarter 2026 financial results on October 27, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. ET. A live listen-only webcast and an archived version will be available on its investor relations website.
JetBlue Airways Corporation is a U.S. airline that provides scheduled passenger air transportation across domestic and international routes. JetBlue serves key markets in the United States, the Caribbean, Latin America, Canada, and Europe through a low-fare, point-to-point network designed to connect major cities and leisure destinations. The company also offers branded travel products and customer-focused services such as premium seating options, onboard entertainment, Wi-Fi, and fare bundles tailored to different traveler needs. Its business spans passenger ticket sales, ancillary travel services, and loyalty-related offerings, making it a recognized participant in the commercial aviation market. JetBlue Airways Corporation is headquartered in Long Island City, New York.
CEO Ms. Joanna L. Geraghty · 19,647 employees · United States · https://www.jetblue.com
