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LATAM Airlines Group S.A.

IndustrialsPassenger Airlines$13.9B

Aug11Tue

Pre-Earnings Brief

UpcomingQ4-2025After Close9:00 AM EDT

Company Snapshot

LATAM Airlines Group S.A. is a major airline in South America, providing passenger and cargo services across the continent and beyond....

Key Metrics to Watch

Passenger Revenue

This metric reflects the core business of LATAM Airlines and is crucial for understanding overall performance this quarter.

N/A

Load Factor

The load factor indicates how efficiently the airline is filling seats and generating revenue, which is vital for profitability.

N/A

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LTM Q4-2025 Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

LATAM Airlines Group S.A. is a major airline in South America, providing passenger and cargo services across the continent and beyond. As a key player in the industrial sector, its performance is closely tied to consumer travel demand and economic conditions, making it an important barometer for the airline industry.

Earnings Scorecard·Last 8Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

63%

Avg EPS Surprise

-13.76%

Avg Stock Reaction

-0.20%

Last Quarter Recap

In Q3-2025, LATAM Airlines reported an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.00, significantly missing expectations of $1.26. The stock reacted negatively, declining 1.64% the following day.

Management Promises & Guidance

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Investors are cautious ahead of LATAM's earnings report, especially after the significant miss last quarter. The airline industry is still recovering from the pandemic, and any signs of improvement will be closely watched.

Bull Case

If LATAM shows strong passenger revenue growth and improved load factors, it could signal a robust recovery in travel demand, boosting investor confidence.

Bear Case

Conversely, if the airline reports continued losses or rising operating expenses, it may indicate ongoing challenges in the industry, leading to further stock declines.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

What is the expected load factor for Q4-2025?

The load factor will indicate how well LATAM is managing to fill its flights, which is crucial for revenue generation and overall profitability.

How have operating expenses changed compared to the previous quarter?

Understanding changes in operating expenses will provide insight into cost management and efficiency, especially in a challenging economic environment.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The Street may be underestimating the potential for a rebound in travel demand, especially during the holiday season, which could lead to stronger than expected passenger revenues.

Supporting Evidence

The options market is pricing a significant move, indicating that investors are anticipating volatility that could reflect a positive surprise.

LATAM's historical performance shows that recovery trends can shift quickly, especially with pent-up demand for travel.

Recent improvements in economic indicators across South America may support a stronger recovery than currently projected.

Key Risk

If passenger revenue exceeds expectations significantly, it could challenge the current bearish sentiment.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

This quarter's performance hinges on the balance between revenue growth from increased travel demand and the management of operating costs.

Bull Confirmed If

A load factor above 80% would confirm strong demand recovery and support the bull case.

Bear Confirmed If

Operating expenses rising more than 10% compared to the previous quarter would confirm the bear case.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±7.84%

The options market is pricing in a significant move of about 7.84%, suggesting that investors expect volatility around the earnings report.

Detail

ATM IV

0.5%

30d HV

57.9%

Calls (49K)P/C Ratio: 0.17Puts (1K)

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If LATAM beats expectations, history suggests the stock could rise by around 1.64% as investors react positively to improved performance.

In-Line / Cautious

If results are in line with expectations, the stock may experience a muted reaction as investors await further guidance from management.

Miss

Should LATAM miss again, history suggests a potential decline of around 1.64%, reinforcing concerns about the airline's recovery.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Any updates on passenger revenue trends and load factors.
2Details on cost management strategies and operating expenses.
3Insights into demand recovery in key markets.
4Management's outlook for the upcoming travel season.
5Any commentary on competitive pressures within the airline industry.

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Company Snapshot

LATAM Airlines Group S.A. is a major airline in South America, providing passenger and cargo services across the continent and beyond....

Key Metrics to Watch

Passenger Revenue

This metric reflects the core business of LATAM Airlines and is crucial for understanding overall performance this quarter.

N/A

Load Factor

The load factor indicates how efficiently the airline is filling seats and generating revenue, which is vital for profitability.

N/A

1 more metrics, Wall Street expectations, options signals, track record, and call prep available with Pro.

LTM Q4-2025 Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

Earnings Scorecard·Last 8Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

63%

Avg EPS Surprise

-13.76%

Avg Stock Reaction

-0.20%

Last Quarter Recap

In Q3-2025, LATAM Airlines reported an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.00, significantly missing expectations of $1.26. The stock reacted negatively, declining 1.64% the following day.

Management Promises & Guidance

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Bull Case

If LATAM shows strong passenger revenue growth and improved load factors, it could signal a robust recovery in travel demand, boosting investor confidence.

Bear Case

Conversely, if the airline reports continued losses or rising operating expenses, it may indicate ongoing challenges in the industry, leading to further stock declines.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

What is the expected load factor for Q4-2025?

The load factor will indicate how well LATAM is managing to fill its flights, which is crucial for revenue generation and overall profitability.

How have operating expenses changed compared to the previous quarter?

Understanding changes in operating expenses will provide insight into cost management and efficiency, especially in a challenging economic environment.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The Street may be underestimating the potential for a rebound in travel demand, especially during the holiday season, which could lead to stronger than expected passenger revenues.

Supporting Evidence

The options market is pricing a significant move, indicating that investors are anticipating volatility that could reflect a positive surprise.

LATAM's historical performance shows that recovery trends can shift quickly, especially with pent-up demand for travel.

Recent improvements in economic indicators across South America may support a stronger recovery than currently projected.

Key Risk

If passenger revenue exceeds expectations significantly, it could challenge the current bearish sentiment.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

This quarter's performance hinges on the balance between revenue growth from increased travel demand and the management of operating costs.

Bull Confirmed If

A load factor above 80% would confirm strong demand recovery and support the bull case.

Bear Confirmed If

Operating expenses rising more than 10% compared to the previous quarter would confirm the bear case.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±7.84%

The options market is pricing in a significant move of about 7.84%, suggesting that investors expect volatility around the earnings report.

Detail

ATM IV

0.5%

30d HV

57.9%

Calls (49K)P/C Ratio: 0.17Puts (1K)

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If LATAM beats expectations, history suggests the stock could rise by around 1.64% as investors react positively to improved performance.

In-Line / Cautious

If results are in line with expectations, the stock may experience a muted reaction as investors await further guidance from management.

Miss

Should LATAM miss again, history suggests a potential decline of around 1.64%, reinforcing concerns about the airline's recovery.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Any updates on passenger revenue trends and load factors.
2Details on cost management strategies and operating expenses.
3Insights into demand recovery in key markets.
4Management's outlook for the upcoming travel season.
5Any commentary on competitive pressures within the airline industry.