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Sun Country Airlines Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:SNCY), a $691 million market cap airline generating over $1.1 billion in annual revenue, announced Wednesday that its board of directors has appointed D. Torque Zubeck as senior vice president and chief financial officer, effective September 2, 2025. Mr. Zubeck will succeed Bill Trousdale, who has served as interim chief financial officer and principal financial and accounting officer and will step down from those roles effective September 1, 2025. According to InvestingPro analysis, the company maintains a "GOOD" financial health score and boasts a perfect Piotroski Score of 9, indicating strong operational efficiency.
According to a statement released by the company, Mr. Zubeck, age 55, brings more than 30 years of finance experience, including over 22 years in airline leadership positions. He previously held the role of chief financial officer at Mesa Airlines from March 2021 to September 2023. Before that, Mr. Zubeck spent two decades at Alaska Airlines in various finance, audit, cargo operations, and commercial partnership roles, including leading the integration of Virgin America into Alaska Airlines. His experience also includes chief financial officer roles at two private companies in the Seattle region and work in business consulting, financial planning, and non-profit management. Mr. Zubeck holds a bachelor’s degree from Stanford University and an MBA from Eastern Michigan University.
The company stated that there are no arrangements or understandings between Mr. Zubeck and any other person related to his appointment. He does not have any family relationships with any director or executive officer of the company, and there are no transactions requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.
Mr. Zubeck’s employment agreement includes an annual base salary of $350,000 and eligibility for an annual cash bonus under the company’s executive bonus program. He will receive a sign-on equity grant valued at $800,000 in time-based restricted stock units, vesting annually over three years, and will be eligible for additional annual equity-based awards as determined by the board. In the event of termination without cause, Mr. Zubeck will be entitled to continued base salary and healthcare coverage for 12 months, subject to certain conditions.
This information is based on a press release statement included in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
In other recent news, Sun Country Airlines reported its Q2 2025 earnings, surpassing analyst expectations. The airline achieved an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.14, exceeding the forecasted $0.11, and total revenue reached $263.6 million, slightly above the anticipated $255.98 million. In addition to its financial performance, Sun Country Airlines has appointed D. Torque Zubeck as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective September 2. Zubeck brings over 30 years of finance experience, including significant roles at Mesa Airlines and Alaska Airlines.
Furthermore, TD Cowen has maintained its Buy rating and $20 price target for Sun Country Airlines, citing the company’s resilient business model. The firm noted the airline’s strong positioning among low-cost carriers, with approximately one-third of its revenue coming from long-term contracts. These developments reflect ongoing strategic and operational adjustments within Sun Country Airlines.
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