JBLU (JetBlue Airways) EBIT: $-262 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


JBLU JetBlue Airways Corp JBLU
69 GF Score
Price $6.12
GF Value $5.09
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is JetBlue Airways EBIT?

JetBlue Airways JBLU +5.61% 69 EBIT is $-262 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates JBLU with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.09 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review.

JetBlue Airways's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-193 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-262 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. JetBlue Airways's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -5.33%. JetBlue Airways's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -6.40%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. JetBlue Airways's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -2.78%.


JetBlue Airways  (NAS:JBLU) EBIT Explanation

1. EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition.

JetBlue Airways's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=-896 * ( 1 - 5.06% )/( (15849 + 16049)/ 2 )
=-850.6624/15949
=-5.33 %

where

Note: The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) data.

2. Joel Greenblatt's definition of Return on Capital:

JetBlue Airways's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Dec. 2025  Q: Mar. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=-772/( ( (12059 + max(-2475, 0)) + (12075 + max(-2806, 0)) )/ 2 )
=-772/( ( 12059 + 12075 )/ 2 )
=-772/12067
=-6.40 %

where Working Capital is:

Working Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(372 + 193 + 514) - (1885 + 1669 + 0)
=-2475

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(399 + 282 + 518) - (2009 + 1996 + 0)
=-2806

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

3. It is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of Earnings Yield:

JetBlue Airways's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for today is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-262/9439.895
=-2.78 %

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.


JetBlue Airways EBIT Related Terms


JetBlue Airways EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for JetBlue Airways's EBIT can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

JetBlue Airways EBIT Chart

JetBlue Airways Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -71.00 -289.00 -143.00 -547.00 -195.00

JetBlue Airways Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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JBLU vs ALGT, ULCC, RJET: EBIT Comparison

For the Airlines subindustry, JetBlue Airways's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


JetBlue Airways EV-to-EBIT vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, JetBlue Airways's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where JetBlue Airways's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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JetBlue Airways EBIT Calculation

EBIT, sometimes also called Earnings Before Interest and Taxes, is a measure of a firm's profit that includes all expenses except interest and income tax expenses. It is the difference between operating revenues and operating expenses. When a firm does not have non-operating income, then Operating Income is sometimes used as a synonym for EBIT and operating profit.

EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-262 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EBIT →
What does a EBIT of $-262 Mil mean?
JetBlue Airways (JBLU) has a EBIT of $-262 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on JetBlue Airways.
Is JetBlue Airways' EBIT too high?
JetBlue Airways' current EBIT is $-262 Mil. Overall, JetBlue Airways has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JetBlue Airways' EBIT compare to ALGT and ULCC?
JetBlue Airways' EBIT of $-262 Mil can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBIT for a Transportation company?
A good EBIT depends on the Transportation industry context. However, EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EBIT mean?
A high EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on JetBlue Airways. JetBlue Airways's current EBIT is $-262 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is JetBlue Airways stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JetBlue Airways (JBLU) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.09, compared to a current price of $6.12 — trading 20.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is $-262 Mil. JetBlue Airways' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBIT calculated?
EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For JetBlue Airways (JBLU), the current EBIT is $-262 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is JetBlue Airways (JBLU) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JetBlue Airways stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $6.12 is trading 20.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.09. GuruFocus considers JetBlue Airways to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for JBLU:

  • EBIT: $-262 Mil
  • GF Value™: $5.09 vs. price of $6.12 (20.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 10 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the JBLU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


JetBlue Airways Business Description

Address 27-01 Queens Plaza North, Long Island City, NY, USA, 11101
JetBlue Airways Corp is a low-cost airline that offers high-quality service, including assigned seating and in-flight entertainment. It served approximately 100 destinations in the United States, the Caribbean and Latin America, Canada, and England. The company currently operates Airbus A321, Airbus A320, Airbus A321neo, and Embraer E190 aircraft types. The company has one operating segment, Air Transportation Services, which provides services in the United States, the Caribbean, Latin America, Canada, and Europe. The majority of revenue is generated from the Domestic & Canada segment.
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