Allegiant Travel companysecond quarter 2026 financial results*

Second quarter 2026 GAAP loss per share of $(0.21)(1)

Second quarter 2026 adjusted diluted earnings per share of $2.19(2)(3)(4), up 78.0 percent year-over-year

* Second quarter results include the financial performance of Sun Country only from and after the date the acquisition closed on May 13, 2026

LAS VEGAS., Aug. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Allegiant Travel Company (NASDAQ: ALGT) today reported the below financial results for second quarter 2026, as well as comparisons to the prior year.

"Our record quarterly revenue and strong second-quarter operating margin, achieved despite materially higher fuel costs, demonstrate the strength and resiliency of Allegiant's business model," stated Greg Anderson, chief executive officer of Allegiant Travel Company. "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, keeping us on track to rank among the industry leaders in full-year operating margin.

"For the combined company, adjusted earnings per share of $2.19 were well above our guidance range. The upside was supported by strong operating results and approximately seven weeks of Sun Country earnings following our mid-May close. We are pleased with the pace of integration and are confident that we will achieve a minimum of $140 million in annual run-rate synergies within three years of close.

"Commercially, we are expanding customer choice through Allegiant First, which will debut on select aircraft next year; our new distribution agreement with Expedia, which is bringing in new customers to Allegiant; and our award-winning cobrand credit card, for which bank remuneration increased 23.6 percent year over year.

"Looking to the second half of 2026, leisure demand remains strong, and we expect the combined company's third-quarter unit revenue growth to be approximately in line with the 24.6 percent increase achieved by standalone Allegiant in the second quarter. Given fuel volatility, we will continue to trim off-peak flying while preserving the peak-period schedule. For the full year we are introducing combined-company adjusted earnings per share guidance of more than $6.00, reflecting the addition of Sun Country and current fuel prices.

"In closing, none of this happens without our team members, and I want to express my gratitude to Team Allegiant and Team Sun Country. 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."

Second Quarter 2026 Results and Highlights

• Second quarter consolidated results include Sun Country operations from and after the May 13, 2026 closing date of the transaction
  
  

• Consolidated total operating revenue(3) of $943.5M

  • Record Allegiant standalone revenue of $776.2M, up 16.1 percent year over year on 6.8 percent less capacity

  • Allegiant standalone quarterly TRASM record of 14.42 ¢, up 24.6 percent year over year

  • Consolidated third party products revenue of $45.8M

    • Allegiant standalone third party products revenue of $44.5M, up 32.2 percent year over year driven by cobrand strength
      
      

• Adjusted operating income(1)(2)(3) of $87.1M, yielding an adjusted operating margin of 9.2 percent

  • Adjusted Allegiant-only operating income of $69.6M, yielding an adjusted operating margin of 9.0 percent, a 0.4-point improvement over the prior year, despite a 73 percent increase in fuel cost per gallon
    
    

• Adjusted income before income tax(1)(2)(3)(4) of $64.5M, yielding an adjusted pre-tax margin of 6.8 percent

  • Adjusted Allegiant-only income before income tax(1)(2)(3)(4) of $51.1M, yielding an adjusted pre-tax margin of 6.6 percent
    
    

• Adjusted EBITDA(1)(2)(3)(4) of $157.7M, yielding an adjusted EBITDA margin of 16.7 percent

  • Adjusted Allegiant-only EBITDA(1)(2)(3)(4) of $128.0M, yielding an adjusted EBITDA margin of 16.5 percent
    
    

• Adjusted operating CASM, excluding fuel, special charges, and cargo expenses(2)(3) of 8.19 ¢

  • Adjusted Allegiant-only operating CASM, excluding fuel(2)(3) of 8.17 ¢, up 6.4 percent year over year on 6.8 percent less capacity
    
    

• Available seat miles per gallon of fuel of 86.2

  • Allegiant Air available seat miles per gallon of fuel of 85.4, up 0.8 percent year over year
    
    

• $41.2M in total Allegiant Air cobrand credit card remuneration received, up 23.6 percent year over year
  
  

• In July, entered a 12-month exclusive distribution agreement with Expedia Group, Allegiant's first-ever authorized online travel agency ("OTA") partner, bringing the Company's nonstop network to all of Expedia Group's U.S. brands and expanding reach to new leisure customers
  
  

• In July, announced enhancements to the onboard experience, including complimentary inflight beverage service on all Allegiant flights beginning August 1, 2026, and Allegiant First, a new premium seating tier debuting on select aircraft in spring 2027, with seats anticipated to go on sale mid-August
  
  

• On July 31, a new collective bargaining agreement with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters representing the Allegiant pilots was ratified with nearly 80 percent of votes in favor

Balance Sheet, Cash and Liquidity

• Consolidated total available liquidity at June 30, 2026 was $1.3B, which included $1.1B in cash and investments and $250.0M in undrawn revolving credit facilities
  
  

• $46.0M in consolidated cash from operations during second quarter 2026
  
  

• Consolidated total debt at June 30, 2026 was $2.8B

  • Includes $546.8M of debt and finance lease obligations attributable to Sun Country

  • Reflects the issuance of $650.0M of new 7.125% Senior Secured Notes due 2031, with a portion of proceeds used to early tender for and repurchase of $377.5M of our 7.250% Senior Secured Notes due 2027

  • Net debt at June 30, 2026 was $1.7B
    
    

• Consolidated debt principal payments of $445.0M during the quarter, which included $422.3M for Allegiant and $22.7M for Sun Country

  • Includes $377.5M related to the early tender for and repurchase of more than 90% of Allegiant's 7.250% Senior Secured Notes due 2027
    
    

• Consolidated air traffic liability at June 30, 2026 was $570.6M, which included $436.8M for Allegiant and $133.9M for Sun Country

Capital Expenditures

• Second quarter Allegiant Air capital expenditures of $183.2M, which included $155.6M for aircraft-related capital expenditures and $27.6M in other capital expenditures

• Second quarter Allegiant Air deferred heavy maintenance expenditures were $15.9M

Guidance, subject to revision

Certain forward-looking financial information in the following tables is not presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. ("GAAP"). Non-GAAP financial figures may be useful to stakeholders, but should not be considered a substitute for GAAP figures. In reliance on the 'unreasonable efforts' exception in Item 10(e)(1)(i)(B) of SEC Regulation S-K, a reconciliation to the most comparable GAAP financial measure is not provided for adjusted earnings per share and adjusted operating margin in the table below. The Company is not able to reconcile these Non-GAAP financial figures without unreasonable effort because the special charge adjustments will not be known until the end of the indicated future periods and any range of projected values would be too broad to be meaningful. As a result, this information would not be significant to investors.

The below guidance is for the combined Allegiant and Sun Country entity.

Aircraft Fleet Plan by End of Period

The table above is management's best estimate and is provided based on the Company's current plans and is subject to change. The numbers include aircraft expected to be in service at the end of each period and exclude both aircraft that we expect to take delivery of but not to be placed in service until a subsequent period as well as aircraft in temporary storage. The numbers exclude three aircraft owned by the Company but on operating lease to other carriers.

Allegiant Travel Company will host a conference call with analysts at 4:30 p.m. ET Tuesday, August 4, 2026 to discuss its second quarter 2026 financial results. A live broadcast of the conference call will be available via the Company's Investor Relations website homepage at http://ir.allegiantair.com. The webcast will also be archived in the "Events & Presentations" section of the website.

Allegiant Travel Company

Las Vegas-based Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) is an integrated travel company with an airline at its heart, focused on connecting customers with the people, places and experiences that matter most. Through Allegiant Air and Sun Country Airlines, the Company serves approximately 22 million annual customers across scheduled passenger, charter and cargo operations. Together, the airlines operate more than 650 routes serving nearly 175 cities throughout the United States and select international destinations. Allegiant is committed to providing affordable travel options, operational excellence and long-term value for customers, employees, communities and shareholders. For more information, visit us at Allegiant.com. Media information, including photos, is available at http://gofly.us/iiFa303wrtF.

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