JetBlue Airways Corp.’s stock tumbled 26% Tuesday, pulling back from an 18-month high, as investors focused on the air carrier’s weaker-than-expected guidance for a key revenue metric rather than on its upbeat fourth-quarter results.

JetBlue’s unit revenue guide implied deceleration year over year despite all the changes it has been making,” offered Melius Research analyst Conor Cunningham.

JetBlue Airways forecast higher costs and unit revenue below analysts' expectations for the first quarter on Tuesday, sending the New York-based carrier's shares down 14% in morning trade.

The airline is in the middle of a plan to reduce costs by culling unprofitable routes and drumming up revenue with higher-priced seats.

Shares of JetBlue Airways lost a quarter of their value after the company laid out tepid guidance for the first quarter, overshadowing solid results for the last three months of 2024. JetBlue is in th

JetBlue Airways forecast higher costs, and unit revenue below analysts' expectations, for the first quarter on Tuesday, sending the New York-based carrier's shares down 26% in morning trade. Lisa Bernhard has more.

JetBlue Airways Corp. shares fell after the company projected higher costs in 2025 than expected. Despite the setback, the airline reported a smaller-than-expected fourth-quarter loss. Brooke Sutherland reports.

Key Takeaways JetBlue shares tumbled Tuesday morning as the airline's disappointing outlook overshadowed a solid fourth quarter.The airline narrowly surpassed revenue estimates and recorded a smaller net loss than expected for the fourth quarter.