American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ:AAL) Receives Consensus Rating of “Hold” from Brokerages

Shares of American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ:AAL) have been assigned an average recommendation of “Hold” from the seventeen analysts that are currently covering the company, MarketBeat Ratings reports. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a sell recommendation, nine have given a hold recommendation and six have assigned a buy recommendation to the company. The average 1 year target price among brokers that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is $14.80.

A number of equities analysts have recently commented on AAL shares. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “sell (d+)” rating on shares of American Airlines Group in a report on Friday, March 27th. Cantor Fitzgerald set a $17.00 price target on American Airlines Group in a research report on Friday, January 30th. Raymond James Financial reiterated a “market perform” rating on shares of American Airlines Group in a research report on Monday, February 2nd. Jefferies Financial Group lifted their price target on American Airlines Group from $12.00 to $13.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, April 27th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company reduced their price target on American Airlines Group from $17.00 to $12.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, March 16th.

American Airlines Group Price Performance

Shares of AAL opened at $14.65 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $9.69 billion, a PE ratio of 47.26 and a beta of 1.28. The stock’s fifty day moving average price is $11.99 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $13.32. American Airlines Group has a 1 year low of $10.09 and a 1 year high of $16.50.

American Airlines Group (NASDAQ:AAL) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, April 23rd. The airline reported ($0.40) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ($0.45) by $0.05. The firm had revenue of $13.91 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $16.13 billion. American Airlines Group had a negative return on equity of 9.11% and a net margin of 0.36%.The business’s revenue was up 10.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted ($0.59) earnings per share. American Airlines Group has set its FY 2026 guidance at -0.400-1.100 EPS and its Q2 2026 guidance at -0.200-0.200 EPS. Sell-side analysts anticipate that American Airlines Group will post -0.19 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Trending Headlines about American Airlines Group

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

• Positive Sentiment: American Airlines said travel demand remains resilient, including strong premium and corporate travel, which is encouraging for revenue trends despite a tougher consumer backdrop. Airline CEOs Defend Demand As Fuel Costs Hit Consumers
• Positive Sentiment: The company’s new deal to install SpaceX Starlink Wi-Fi on more than 500 Airbus narrowbody aircraft could improve its in-flight product and help it attract higher-value business travelers over time. Does American Airlines (AAL) Starlink Bet Reframe Its Premium and Loyalty Strategy Edge?
• Positive Sentiment: Reports that American Airlines plans to expand its India tech hub staff suggest continued investment in operations and technology, which may support longer-term efficiency and growth. American Airlines plans to double India tech hub staff, sources say
• Neutral Sentiment: Short-interest data showed little useful change, offering no clear new signal for the stock.
• Negative Sentiment: Rising jet fuel costs and lower consumer confidence remain headwinds, since they can pressure margins and keep ticket prices elevated. US Airlines See Robust Demand Even as Consumer Confidence Falls
• Negative Sentiment: Unusual options activity skewed toward puts suggests some traders are positioning for downside or hedging risk in AAL.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On American Airlines Group

Several hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Root Financial Partners LLC bought a new position in American Airlines Group in the 3rd quarter valued at $30,000. West Branch Capital LLC bought a new position in American Airlines Group in the 4th quarter valued at $31,000. MassMutual Private Wealth & Trust FSB boosted its holdings in American Airlines Group by 102.0% in the 4th quarter. MassMutual Private Wealth & Trust FSB now owns 2,353 shares of the airline’s stock valued at $36,000 after purchasing an additional 1,188 shares during the period. UMB Bank n.a. boosted its holdings in American Airlines Group by 845.1% in the 3rd quarter. UMB Bank n.a. now owns 3,251 shares of the airline’s stock valued at $37,000 after purchasing an additional 2,907 shares during the period. Finally, Guerra Advisors Inc bought a new position in American Airlines Group in the 3rd quarter valued at $37,000. 52.44% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

About American Airlines Group

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.