Quantbot Technologies LP Has $4.30 Million Stake in American Airlines Group Inc. $AAL

Quantbot Technologies LP trimmed its stake in shares of American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ:AAL) by 60.7% in the third quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 382,309 shares of the airline’s stock after selling 590,679 shares during the quarter. Quantbot Technologies LP’s holdings in American Airlines Group were worth $4,297,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Several other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in AAL. Root Financial Partners LLC bought a new stake in shares of American Airlines Group in the 3rd quarter valued at $30,000. Guerra Advisors Inc acquired a new position in American Airlines Group in the third quarter valued at $37,000. UMB Bank n.a. boosted its position in American Airlines Group by 845.1% during the third quarter. UMB Bank n.a. now owns 3,251 shares of the airline’s stock valued at $37,000 after acquiring an additional 2,907 shares during the last quarter. Bogart Wealth LLC grew its holdings in American Airlines Group by 35.1% during the 3rd quarter. Bogart Wealth LLC now owns 3,855 shares of the airline’s stock worth $43,000 after acquiring an additional 1,002 shares during the period. Finally, Vermillion & White Wealth Management Group LLC grew its holdings in American Airlines Group by 52.8% during the 2nd quarter. Vermillion & White Wealth Management Group LLC now owns 4,339 shares of the airline’s stock worth $49,000 after acquiring an additional 1,500 shares during the period. 52.44% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Key Headlines Impacting American Airlines Group

Here are the key news stories impacting American Airlines Group this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Miami expansion: American disclosed a $1 billion Concourse D buildout at Miami International Airport that adds 17 gates and supports growth in a key hub — a clear capacity/cash‑flow investment that traders view as a long‑term revenue catalyst. Airline Stock Bounces Off Key Level As It Sets $1 Billion Miami Expansion
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst interest and bullish takes: Several analysts updated ratings after AAL’s Q4 results, with at least one firm (Citi) issuing a bullish catalyst watch and a materially higher price target — supporting upside sentiment despite near‑term noise. What Does the Street Think About American Airlines Group Inc. (AAL)?
• Positive Sentiment: Momentum/quality scores: Coverage highlighting AAL as a momentum/strong style stock may attract short‑term buyers and quant/ETF flows focused on momentum metrics. Here’s Why American Airlines (AAL) is a Strong Momentum Stock
• Neutral Sentiment: Demand up but costs persist: Analysts note improving travel demand and new summer routes, but rising labor costs and a large debt load continue to limit margin upside — a mixed fundamental read that can keep volatility elevated. AAL Benefits From Improved Air-Travel Demand Amid High Costs
• Neutral Sentiment: FAA certification bill: New legislation (S.3885) to speed FAA certification could benefit fleet modernization timelines over time, but it’s a structural/regulatory story unlikely to move the stock near‑term. New Bill: Senator Peter Welch introduces S. 3885: Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act
• Neutral Sentiment: Short‑interest data flagged but appears unreliable: Recent entries report a “large increase” in short interest while showing zero shares and NaN changes — this looks like a data glitch and should not be over‑interpreted.
• Negative Sentiment: Earnings/guidance headwinds: AAL posted record Q4 revenue but missed EPS expectations and set Q1 guidance below zero (FY2026 guidance wide), and management noted cost pressures — near‑term profitability concerns are weighing on the share price. What Does The Street Think About American Airlines Group Inc.?

American Airlines Group Stock Performance

American Airlines Group stock opened at $13.07 on Monday. American Airlines Group Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $8.50 and a fifty-two week high of $16.50. The firm’s 50-day simple moving average is $14.70 and its 200 day simple moving average is $13.63. The stock has a market cap of $8.63 billion, a PE ratio of 76.88, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.50 and a beta of 1.22.

American Airlines Group (NASDAQ:AAL) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, January 27th. The airline reported $0.16 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.38 by ($0.22). The business had revenue of $14 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $14.12 billion. American Airlines Group had a net margin of 0.20% and a negative return on equity of 5.90%. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 2.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $0.86 EPS. American Airlines Group has set its Q1 2026 guidance at -0.500–0.100 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 1.700-2.700 EPS. As a group, analysts predict that American Airlines Group Inc. will post 2.42 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Analyst Ratings Changes

AAL has been the topic of a number of research analyst reports. Argus upgraded American Airlines Group to a “hold” rating in a report on Wednesday, January 28th. Wells Fargo & Company assumed coverage on shares of American Airlines Group in a research report on Thursday, December 18th. They set an “equal weight” rating and a $17.00 target price on the stock. Barclays raised their price target on shares of American Airlines Group from $12.00 to $16.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Monday, January 12th. Raymond James Financial reiterated a “market perform” rating on shares of American Airlines Group in a report on Monday, February 2nd. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein restated an “outperform” rating on shares of American Airlines Group in a research note on Wednesday, January 28th. Six equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eight have assigned a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $16.73.

American Airlines Group Company Profile

American Airlines Group Inc is a leading global airline holding company headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas. Formed in December 2013 through the merger of AMR Corporation (parent of American Airlines) and US Airways Group, the company operates one of the world’s largest passenger and cargo networks. Its subsidiaries include American Airlines, which provides mainline service, and American Eagle, a network of regional carriers operating short- and medium-haul routes on behalf of the mainline carrier.

The company offers scheduled air transportation for passengers and cargo to more than 350 destinations in over 50 countries.