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As the longest government shutdown in U.S. history comes to an end, airline stocks have shown resilience, with many experiencing a significant spike. Notably, LATAM Airlines Group (LTM) has gained 65% year-to-date, while International Consolidated Airlines Group (ICAGY) has risen nearly 40% as of 2025.
The Zacks Transportation-Airline Industry is currently in the bottom 25% of over 240 industries. However, LTM and ICAGY stand out as outperformers. In contrast, domestic airline stocks like SkyWest (SKYW) and major airlines United (UAL) and Delta (DAL) show positive earnings revisions, though they face challenges from recent flight disruptions. Six stocks have a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) and two stocks, Alaska Air Group (ALK) and Sun Country Airlines (SNCY), hold a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) due to weaker earnings trends.
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