Key facts
- LATAM Airlines has raised its 2026 full-year core earnings forecast.
- The airline now expects adjusted EBITDA between $4.1 billion and $4.4 billion.
- The previous forecast for adjusted EBITDA was $3.8 billion to $4.2 billion.
- The improved outlook is attributed to easing pressure from fuel prices.
- Fuel costs increased significantly during the second quarter.
LATAM Airlines has revised its full-year core earnings forecast for 2026, projecting a higher adjusted EBITDA range. The airline now anticipates adjusted EBITDA to fall between $4.1 billion and $4.4 billion. This represents an increase from its previous forecast, which ranged from $3.8 billion to $4.2 billion.
The primary driver for this upward revision is an improved outlook regarding fuel prices. Despite facing significant increases in fuel costs during the second quarter, LATAM Airlines anticipates that these pressures will ease, contributing to better financial performance in 2026. The company's decision to adjust its forecast reflects a strategic assessment of market conditions and operational efficiencies.