Alaska Air Group Inc. (ALK)

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Alaska Air Group Reports Record First Quarter 2015 Results
Financial Highlights:
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Reported record first quarter net income, excluding special items, of $149 million - a 67% increase over the first quarter of 2014.
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Reported adjusted earnings per share of $1.12 per diluted share, a 75% increase over the first quarter of 2014 and ahead of First Call analyst consensus estimate of $1.10 per share.
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Earned net income for the first quarter under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) of $149 million or $1.12 per diluted share, compared to net income of $94 million, or $0.68 per diluted share in 2014.