The chart below shows how LTM performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, LTM sees a +0.00% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +0.00% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +0.00%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Capacity Expansion and Load Factor: 1. Significant Capacity Growth: LATAM Airlines increased its capacity by 51% while maintaining a high load factor, transporting 21.1 million passengers, a 7.1% increase year-over-year.
Adjusted EBITDAR Increase: 2. Record Adjusted EBITDAR: The company reported an adjusted EBITDAR of $828 million with a 25.2% margin, marking a 14% increase compared to the third quarter of 2023.
Net Income Surge: 3. Strong Net Income Performance: LATAM achieved a net income of $301 million for the quarter, bringing the year-to-date total to $705 million, a 41.3% increase year-over-year.
Strong Liquidity Leadership: 4. Robust Liquidity Position: The company reported $6.3 billion in liquidity, with a net leverage ratio of 1.7 times, positioning LATAM as a leader in the Americas with the lowest leverage profile for a wide-body carrier.
Credit Rating Upgrade: 5. Improved Credit Ratings: LATAM's credit rating was upgraded to BB- with a positive outlook by Standard and Poor's and to Ba2 with a stable outlook by Moody's, reflecting the company's strengthened capital structure.
Negative
Revenue Decline per ASKs: 1. Declining Revenue per ASKs: LATAM Airlines reported a 7.7% decrease in consolidated revenues per ASKs, attributed to lower jet fuel prices and currency depreciation.
Refinancing Income Impact: 2. Negative Impact from Refinancing: The recent refinancing will have a one-time negative impact on LATAM's income statement of approximately $134 million in the fourth quarter.
Liquidity Decrease Forecast: 3. Liquidity Decrease Anticipated: LATAM expects a slight decrease in liquidity by year-end 2024 due to the use of $200 million in cash for debt prepayment during refinancing.
Colombia Overcapacity Issues: 4. Overcapacity Challenges in Colombia: LATAM continues to face overcapacity issues in Colombia, which remains a challenge despite signs of market rebalancing.
Currency Risk Management: 5. Currency Volatility Risks: The company acknowledged that currency volatility, particularly in the Brazilian real, poses ongoing risks to its financial performance.
LATAM Airlines Group S.A. (LTM) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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