What is Zacks Research’s Estimate for AAL FY2026 Earnings?

American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ:AAL) – Equities research analysts at Zacks Research upped their FY2026 earnings per share estimates for American Airlines Group in a report released on Wednesday, December 3rd. Zacks Research analyst Team now expects that the airline will post earnings of $1.43 per share for the year, up from their prior estimate of $1.21. The consensus estimate for American Airlines Group’s current full-year earnings is $2.42 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for American Airlines Group’s Q4 2026 earnings at $1.01 EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at $0.42 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $2.33 EPS.

American Airlines Group (NASDAQ:AAL) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, October 23rd. The airline reported ($0.17) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.27) by $0.10. The business had revenue of $13.69 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $13.65 billion. American Airlines Group had a negative return on equity of 18.14% and a net margin of 1.11%.American Airlines Group’s quarterly revenue was up .3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $0.30 EPS. American Airlines Group has set its Q4 2025 guidance at 0.450-0.750 EPS and its FY 2025 guidance at 0.650-0.950 EPS.

Several other equities research analysts have also weighed in on AAL. Citigroup began coverage on shares of American Airlines Group in a report on Thursday. They issued a “buy” rating and a $19.00 target price on the stock. Jefferies Financial Group boosted their price target on shares of American Airlines Group from $12.00 to $13.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research report on Wednesday, October 1st. UBS Group raised their price objective on shares of American Airlines Group from $13.00 to $14.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Friday, October 24th. The Goldman Sachs Group lifted their target price on shares of American Airlines Group from $8.00 to $10.00 and gave the company a “sell” rating in a research note on Wednesday, August 27th. Finally, Weiss Ratings restated a “sell (d+)” rating on shares of American Airlines Group in a research report on Monday, December 1st. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have assigned a Buy rating, seven have issued a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $16.38.

American Airlines Group Price Performance

American Airlines Group stock opened at $14.81 on Monday. The firm has a market capitalization of $9.78 billion, a P/E ratio of 17.22, a P/E/G ratio of 2.16 and a beta of 1.26. The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $12.76 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $12.27. American Airlines Group has a 52-week low of $8.50 and a 52-week high of $19.10.

Institutional Trading of American Airlines Group

Several hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Root Financial Partners LLC bought a new position in American Airlines Group in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $30,000. Vermillion & White Wealth Management Group LLC increased its stake in shares of American Airlines Group by 58.0% in the 1st quarter. Vermillion & White Wealth Management Group LLC now owns 2,839 shares of the airline’s stock valued at $30,000 after buying an additional 1,042 shares during the period. UMB Bank n.a. raised its position in shares of American Airlines Group by 845.1% during the third quarter. UMB Bank n.a. now owns 3,251 shares of the airline’s stock worth $37,000 after acquiring an additional 2,907 shares during the last quarter. Guerra Advisors Inc acquired a new position in shares of American Airlines Group during the third quarter valued at $37,000. Finally, Bogart Wealth LLC boosted its holdings in American Airlines Group by 35.1% in the third quarter. Bogart Wealth LLC now owns 3,855 shares of the airline’s stock valued at $43,000 after acquiring an additional 1,002 shares during the last quarter. 52.44% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

About American Airlines Group

American Airlines Group Inc, through its subsidiaries, operates as a network air carrier. The company provides scheduled air transportation services for passengers and cargo through its hubs in Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, Phoenix, and Washington, DC, as well as through partner gateways in London, Doha, Madrid, Seattle/Tacoma, Sydney, and Tokyo.