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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 company operating in the passenger airline industry, primarily serving routes across South America....

Key Metrics to Watch

Passenger Revenue

This metric indicates how much money the airline is making from ticket sales, which is vital for assessing its recovery post-COVID.

N/A

Load Factor

The load factor measures how efficiently the airline fills seats, impacting profitability.

N/A

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Context

Company Snapshot

LATAM Airlines Group S.A. is a major airline company operating in the passenger airline industry, primarily serving routes across South America. With a market cap of $15 billion, it plays a crucial role in regional travel and trade, especially as consumer spending on travel rebounds post-pandemic.

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 Airlines reported an earnings surprise of -99.87%, missing expectations significantly. The stock reacted negatively, declining by 1.64% the following day.

Management Promises & Guidance

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Overall expectations for LATAM Airlines are cautious, given the recent earnings miss and the uncertainty in the airline industry. Investors are keenly watching for signs of recovery in passenger demand and operational efficiency.

Bull Case

The optimistic view hinges on a strong rebound in travel demand, leading to improved passenger revenue and load factors. If the airline can effectively manage costs, it could return to profitability.

Bear Case

The pessimistic outlook is based on potential ongoing challenges such as rising fuel costs, economic downturns affecting travel demand, and operational inefficiencies that could further impact profitability.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

What is the expected load factor for the upcoming quarter?

A strong load factor is crucial for profitability, and any indication of recovery in passenger demand will be closely scrutinized.

How are operating costs being managed in light of rising fuel prices?

With fuel costs being a significant expense, effective cost management will be vital for the airline's financial health.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The Street may be underestimating the potential for a strong rebound in travel demand, especially in South America, where pent-up demand could drive higher load factors.

Supporting Evidence

Options are pricing a 5% move, but historical data shows that the stock has moved more than that in similar setups.

The airline industry is showing signs of recovery, with increasing passenger numbers reported by peers.

Key Risk

If the load factor exceeds 80%, it could challenge the current bearish sentiment and lead to a positive reassessment.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

The core debate this quarter revolves around the balance between recovering passenger demand and rising operational costs.

Bull Confirmed If

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

Bear Confirmed If

Operating costs rising above 10% year-over-year would indicate worsening profitability and confirm the bear case.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±5%

The options market is pricing in a 5% potential move in either direction, indicating uncertainty around the upcoming earnings report.

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 around 1.64%, confirming a positive trend in recovery.

In-Line / Cautious

If results are in line but management expresses caution, the stock may see muted movement as investors digest the commentary.

Miss

A miss could lead to a decline of about 1.64%, as seen in previous quarters, reflecting ongoing concerns about operational efficiency.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Any updates on passenger demand trends and load factors.
2Management's commentary on cost management strategies amid rising fuel prices.
3Insights into operational efficiencies and any planned improvements.
4Expectations for future bookings and travel trends.
5Any guidance on revenue projections for the upcoming quarters.

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Company Snapshot

LATAM Airlines Group S.A. is a major airline company operating in the passenger airline industry, primarily serving routes across South America....

Key Metrics to Watch

Passenger Revenue

This metric indicates how much money the airline is making from ticket sales, which is vital for assessing its recovery post-COVID.

N/A

Load Factor

The load factor measures how efficiently the airline fills seats, impacting profitability.

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 Airlines reported an earnings surprise of -99.87%, missing expectations significantly. The stock reacted negatively, declining by 1.64% the following day.

Management Promises & Guidance

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Bull Case

The optimistic view hinges on a strong rebound in travel demand, leading to improved passenger revenue and load factors. If the airline can effectively manage costs, it could return to profitability.

Bear Case

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

What is the expected load factor for the upcoming quarter?

A strong load factor is crucial for profitability, and any indication of recovery in passenger demand will be closely scrutinized.

How are operating costs being managed in light of rising fuel prices?

With fuel costs being a significant expense, effective cost management will be vital for the airline's financial health.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The Street may be underestimating the potential for a strong rebound in travel demand, especially in South America, where pent-up demand could drive higher load factors.

Supporting Evidence

Options are pricing a 5% move, but historical data shows that the stock has moved more than that in similar setups.

The airline industry is showing signs of recovery, with increasing passenger numbers reported by peers.

Key Risk

If the load factor exceeds 80%, it could challenge the current bearish sentiment and lead to a positive reassessment.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

The core debate this quarter revolves around the balance between recovering passenger demand and rising operational costs.

Bull Confirmed If

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

Bear Confirmed If

Operating costs rising above 10% year-over-year would indicate worsening profitability and confirm the bear case.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±5%

The options market is pricing in a 5% potential move in either direction, indicating uncertainty around the upcoming earnings report.

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 around 1.64%, confirming a positive trend in recovery.

In-Line / Cautious

If results are in line but management expresses caution, the stock may see muted movement as investors digest the commentary.

Miss

A miss could lead to a decline of about 1.64%, as seen in previous quarters, reflecting ongoing concerns about operational efficiency.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Any updates on passenger demand trends and load factors.
2Management's commentary on cost management strategies amid rising fuel prices.
3Insights into operational efficiencies and any planned improvements.
4Expectations for future bookings and travel trends.
5Any guidance on revenue projections for the upcoming quarters.