American Airlines Group Inc. (AAL)

In the past six months, American Airlines Group Inc. (AAL) stock has trended up by 24.49%. In January 2025, the stock declined by approximately 27% following a mid-air collision. Q3 2025 reported an EPS of -$0.17, beating estimates, with revenue increasing by 0.3%. Q2 2025 reported an EPS of $0.95, surpassing estimates. Q1 2025 reported an EPS of -$0.59, better than forecast. Q4 2024 reported an EPS of $0.86, exceeding forecast. In August 2024, a lawsuit was filed against American Airlines Group Inc. following the announcement of the departure of its Chief Commercial Officer and lowered guidance in May 2024.

Demand for American Airlines' products and services exhibits seasonality, influenced by leisure travel patterns, with peaks in the summer and lows in winter. Airlines adapt schedules to operate more routes during peak periods. While seasonality is pronounced in Europe, North American vacationers take shorter flights year-round. The Atlantic market is often unprofitable outside of the second and third quarters, while Pacific and Latin American routes show less seasonality. American Airlines anticipates a very busy summer season in 2025.

American Airlines Group, Inc. (AAL) is a network air carrier based in Fort Worth, Texas, operating in the Airlines, Airports & Air Services industry. The company provides scheduled air transportation for passengers and cargo. Its services include passenger transportation across various cabin classes with in-flight amenities, cargo services for freight and mail, the AAdvantage loyalty program, and ancillary services like baggage fees.

American Airlines operates a global network, serving over 350 destinations in more than 50 countries, using a hub-and-spoke model with major hubs in Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, Phoenix, and Washington, D.C. In fiscal year 2024, revenue was primarily from Domestic destinations (71.3%), followed by Latin America (13.2%), Atlantic (13.0%), and Pacific (2.5%).

American Airlines' brand reputation has been impacted by both positive and negative events. In October 2024, the company faced a $50 million penalty from the DoT for mistreatment of disabled passengers. American Airlines received positive attention for testing new technology to address passengers cutting lines during boarding. American Airlines ranked among the bottom five in the economy class category according to the J.D. Power 2025 North America Airline Satisfaction Study.

American Airlines Group Inc. is largely owned by institutional investors, holding approximately 64% of the company's shares. Major institutional owners include Vanguard Group Inc., BlackRock Inc., and Primecap Management Co. W. Douglas Parker owns 2.5 million shares and Robert D. Isom owns 4.4 million shares.