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LTM

LATAM Airlines Group S.A.

IndustrialsPassenger Airlines$13.9B

Aug11Tue

Pre-Earnings Brief

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Company Snapshot

LATAM Airlines Group S.A. is a major airline group operating in the passenger airline industry, primarily serving Latin America....

Key Metrics to Watch

Passenger Revenue

This metric will indicate how well LATAM is recovering from previous downturns and capturing market share.

N/A

Load Factor

A higher load factor suggests better capacity utilization, which is crucial for profitability in the airline industry.

N/A

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Context

Company Snapshot

LATAM Airlines Group S.A. is a major airline group operating in the passenger airline industry, primarily serving Latin America. As a key player in the industrial sector, it is affected by trends in travel demand, fuel prices, and economic conditions in the region.

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 the last quarter, LATAM reported an earnings surprise of -99.87%, indicating significant challenges in meeting expectations. The stock reacted negatively, dropping 1.64% the following day.

Management Promises & Guidance

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Investors are cautious ahead of LATAM's earnings report, especially after a significant miss last quarter. There is uncertainty about recovery in passenger demand and operational efficiency.

Bull Case

If LATAM shows strong passenger revenue growth and improved load factors, it could signal a robust recovery, leading to positive market sentiment.

Bear Case

Conversely, if the company fails to demonstrate recovery in key metrics or faces rising costs, it could lead to further declines in stock price.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

What is the expected load factor for the upcoming quarter?

This metric will be crucial in assessing LATAM's ability to utilize its capacity effectively and drive profitability.

How has passenger revenue changed compared to the previous quarter?

Understanding revenue trends will provide insight into demand recovery and the company's competitive position in the market.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The Street may be underestimating LATAM's potential for recovery in passenger demand, especially with the upcoming summer travel season.

Supporting Evidence

Historical data shows that airlines often see a surge in demand during the summer months, which could benefit LATAM.

The options market is pricing a 5% move, indicating that traders expect significant volatility based on upcoming results.

Key Risk

If passenger revenue exceeds expectations, it could invalidate the current cautious outlook.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

This quarter's performance hinges on passenger demand recovery and cost management, both critical for LATAM's profitability.

Bull Confirmed If

A load factor above 80% would indicate strong demand and efficient capacity management.

Bear Confirmed If

A load factor below 70% would raise concerns about demand and operational efficiency.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±5%

The options market is pricing in a potential move of 5% in either direction, suggesting uncertainty about the upcoming earnings results.

Detail

30d HV

51.7%

Calls (29K)P/C Ratio: 1.02Puts (14K)

Edge

Historical Setup Match

Cross-company pattern from 30 similar setups.

Prior-quarter miss setup in Industrials

n=30

Fade rate: 12 of 30 (40%)

This setup has occurred 30 times across Industrials in the last 2 years. 12 of 30 faded and 18 held — no strong directional bias after the initial reaction. The average absolute 1-day move is 6.5%, with a raw directional average of +1.3% (modestly positive historical bias).

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 an average of 1.64%, confirming a positive recovery narrative.

In-Line / Cautious

If results are in line but cautious, the stock may react moderately, reflecting ongoing uncertainty about future growth.

Miss

A miss could lead to a decline of around 1.64%, reinforcing bearish sentiment and concerns about the company's recovery.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Any updates on passenger demand trends for the summer season.
2Details on cost management strategies and fuel price impacts.
3Insights into operational efficiency and capacity utilization.
4Comments on competitive positioning in the Latin American market.
5Future guidance on revenue expectations and load factors.

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Company Snapshot

LATAM Airlines Group S.A. is a major airline group operating in the passenger airline industry, primarily serving Latin America....

Key Metrics to Watch

Passenger Revenue

This metric will indicate how well LATAM is recovering from previous downturns and capturing market share.

N/A

Load Factor

A higher load factor suggests better capacity utilization, which is crucial for profitability in the airline industry.

N/A

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

LTM Q1-2026 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 the last quarter, LATAM reported an earnings surprise of -99.87%, indicating significant challenges in meeting expectations. The stock reacted negatively, dropping 1.64% the following day.

Management Promises & Guidance

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Investors are cautious ahead of LATAM's earnings report, especially after a significant miss last quarter. There is uncertainty about recovery in passenger demand and operational efficiency.

Bull Case

If LATAM shows strong passenger revenue growth and improved load factors, it could signal a robust recovery, leading to positive market sentiment.

Bear Case

Conversely, if the company fails to demonstrate recovery in key metrics or faces rising costs, it could lead to further declines in stock price.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

What is the expected load factor for the upcoming quarter?

This metric will be crucial in assessing LATAM's ability to utilize its capacity effectively and drive profitability.

How has passenger revenue changed compared to the previous quarter?

Understanding revenue trends will provide insight into demand recovery and the company's competitive position in the market.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The Street may be underestimating LATAM's potential for recovery in passenger demand, especially with the upcoming summer travel season.

Supporting Evidence

Historical data shows that airlines often see a surge in demand during the summer months, which could benefit LATAM.

The options market is pricing a 5% move, indicating that traders expect significant volatility based on upcoming results.

Key Risk

If passenger revenue exceeds expectations, it could invalidate the current cautious outlook.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

This quarter's performance hinges on passenger demand recovery and cost management, both critical for LATAM's profitability.

Bull Confirmed If

A load factor above 80% would indicate strong demand and efficient capacity management.

Bear Confirmed If

A load factor below 70% would raise concerns about demand and operational efficiency.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±5%

The options market is pricing in a potential move of 5% in either direction, suggesting uncertainty about the upcoming earnings results.

Detail

30d HV

51.7%

Calls (29K)P/C Ratio: 1.02Puts (14K)

Edge

Historical Setup Match

Cross-company pattern from 30 similar setups.

Prior-quarter miss setup in Industrials

n=30

Fade rate: 12 of 30 (40%)

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 an average of 1.64%, confirming a positive recovery narrative.

In-Line / Cautious

If results are in line but cautious, the stock may react moderately, reflecting ongoing uncertainty about future growth.

Miss

A miss could lead to a decline of around 1.64%, reinforcing bearish sentiment and concerns about the company's recovery.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Any updates on passenger demand trends for the summer season.
2Details on cost management strategies and fuel price impacts.
3Insights into operational efficiency and capacity utilization.
4Comments on competitive positioning in the Latin American market.
5Future guidance on revenue expectations and load factors.