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Quarterly ResultMay 1, 2026, 04:16 PM

Republic Airways Q1 Revenue $527.4M, Net Income $26.9M Post-Merger

AI Summary

Republic Airways Holdings Inc. reported Q1 2026 financial results, reflecting the impact of its merger with Mesa Air Group, Inc. completed in November 2025. The company saw a significant increase in revenues to $527.4 million, up 33.6% year-over-year, largely driven by the expanded operations post-merger. Despite higher operating expenses, operating income slightly increased, while net income marginally decreased to $26.9 million, resulting in diluted EPS of $0.58.

Key Highlights

  • Merger with Mesa Air Group completed November 25, 2025, enhancing scale and fleet.
  • Q1 2026 total revenues increased 33.6% to $527.4 million from $394.8 million in Q1 2025.
  • Q1 2026 net income was $26.9 million, a slight decrease from $27.1 million in Q1 2025.
  • Diluted earnings per share for Q1 2026 was $0.58, down from $0.68 in Q1 2025.
  • Operating income for Q1 2026 rose 2.5% to $54.2 million from $52.9 million year-over-year.
  • Cash and cash equivalents stood at $111.3 million as of March 31, 2026.
  • Merger-related expenses increased to $9.5 million in Q1 2026 from $4.4 million in Q1 2025.
  • Settled U.S. Treasury Warrants for $5.3 million in Q1 2026, eliminating all outstanding warrants.