# JetBlue’s Quarterly Loss Widens as Fuel Costs Outrun Revenue Gains

The October 26 earnings exhibit reports a $257 million net loss despite 21.1% revenue growth.

By Will Langan | 24X7 News
Published: 2026-10-26T21:07:50.213Z
Updated: 2026-10-26T21:07:50.213Z
Section: Business
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JetBlue reported a $257 million third-quarter net loss on October 26, compared with a $143 million loss a year earlier, as higher fuel costs offset stronger revenue.

The airline’s earnings exhibit lists revenue of $2.812 billion, up 21.1%. Operating expenses increased to $2.956 billion from $2.422 billion, and the operating loss widened to $144 million from $100 million.

JetBlue paid an average $3.91 per gallon for fuel during the July–September quarter, 57% more than a year earlier. Revenue per available seat mile increased 18.4%.

Excluding specified items, the airline reported a $226 million net loss. That adjusted figure is separate from its GAAP loss.

The company ended the quarter with $2.2 billion in liquidity, including a $600 million undrawn credit facility. Liquidity including available borrowing is not identical to cash on hand.

JetBlue’s full-year unit-revenue-growth outlook is 13.5% to 14.5%. Its earnings call is scheduled for October 27; the filing records results released October 26.

Sources:
JetBlue — October 26 Form 8-K, earnings exhibit, reproduced by Stock Titan: https://www.stocktitan.net/sec-filings/JBLU/8-k-jetblue-airways-corp-reports-material-event-67d135886c59.html

## Sources
- JetBlue — Form 8-K earnings exhibit, October 26: https://www.stocktitan.net/sec-filings/JBLU/8-k-jetblue-airways-corp-reports-material-event-67d135886c59.html