JetBlue Airways continues to navigate a challenging financial landscape, marked by persistent negative earnings projections and strategic initiatives aimed at a return to profitability. Analysts' estimates from October 2025 forecast continued losses per share for the current and upcoming fiscal years. The airline is grappling with soft domestic leisure travel demand, which has notably impacted its financial performance and revenue generation, particularly in its core coastal markets. Management has shifted its profitability target, now aiming for a breakeven or better EBIT margin by 2026, after a similar goal for 2025 was missed due to lower market demand. This repeated delay in achieving profitability targets has raised questions among observers about the company's ability to effectively execute its strategic plans. JetBlue's third-quarter revenue, while meeting updated guidance, did not show the same level of yield acceleration as larger U.S. carriers, highlighting competitive pressures.