Analysts Offer Predictions for AAL Q1 Earnings

American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ:AAL) – Equities researchers at Zacks Research issued their Q1 2026 earnings per share estimates for American Airlines Group in a note issued to investors on Wednesday, April 15th. Zacks Research analyst Team anticipates that the airline will earn ($0.47) per share for the quarter. 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 Q2 2026 earnings at $0.69 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $0.15 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $0.48 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $0.84 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $0.68 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $0.35 EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at $0.17 EPS, Q4 2027 earnings at $0.43 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $1.64 EPS.

AAL has been the topic of several other reports. UBS Group increased their target price on American Airlines Group from $14.00 to $16.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday. Rothschild & Co Redburn reiterated a “neutral” rating and set a $12.50 target price (down from $17.00) on shares of American Airlines Group in a research report on Thursday, March 5th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (d+)” rating on shares of American Airlines Group in a research report on Friday, March 27th. BMO Capital Markets reiterated a “market perform” rating and set a $17.00 target price on shares of American Airlines Group in a research report on Wednesday, January 28th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their target price on American Airlines Group from $20.00 to $22.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, January 28th. Six equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, nine have given a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $15.09.

American Airlines Group Trading Up 4.2%

NASDAQ AAL opened at $12.78 on Friday. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $11.99 and its 200 day moving average price is $13.24. American Airlines Group has a twelve month low of $8.96 and a twelve month high of $16.50. The company has a market capitalization of $8.44 billion, a PE ratio of 75.18 and a beta of 1.25.

American Airlines Group (NASDAQ:AAL) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, January 27th. The airline reported $0.16 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.38 by ($0.22). American Airlines Group had a net margin of 0.20% and a negative return on equity of 5.90%. The company had revenue of $14 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $14.12 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $0.86 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue was up 2.5% compared to the same quarter last year. 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.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On American Airlines Group

A number of large investors have recently modified their holdings of AAL. Two Sigma Investments LP raised its holdings in shares of American Airlines Group by 49.1% in the 3rd quarter. Two Sigma Investments LP now owns 13,670,800 shares of the airline’s stock worth $153,660,000 after purchasing an additional 4,500,897 shares during the period. Hennessy Advisors Inc. purchased a new position in shares of American Airlines Group in the 3rd quarter worth about $37,533,000. Norges Bank purchased a new position in shares of American Airlines Group in the 4th quarter worth about $33,198,000. AQR Capital Management LLC raised its holdings in shares of American Airlines Group by 1,711.5% in the 4th quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 1,984,457 shares of the airline’s stock worth $30,422,000 after purchasing an additional 1,874,909 shares during the period. Finally, First Trust Advisors LP raised its holdings in shares of American Airlines Group by 572.8% in the 4th quarter. First Trust Advisors LP now owns 2,152,577 shares of the airline’s stock worth $32,999,000 after purchasing an additional 1,832,613 shares during the period. 52.44% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

More American Airlines Group News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Iran says the Strait of Hormuz will remain open; oil prices plunged and airline stocks (including AAL) rallied on improved fuel outlook and sector sentiment. American Airlines Stock Surges After Strait Of Hormuz Opens
• Positive Sentiment: Broader coverage: multiple outlets note airline and travel names soared on plunging oil and a quick market rebound, lifting sentiment for AAL. Airline Stocks Rally On Plunging Oil Prices—As Markets Pace Fastest Comeback In Decades
• Positive Sentiment: Airfare pricing dynamics remain strong — Points Guy says airlines are keeping fares high and stripping extras, supporting revenue/margin outlook for carriers like American. Airlines Won’t Lower Prices Soon, Says Brian Kelly, the ‘Points Guy’
• Neutral Sentiment: Former United CEO Oscar Munoz commented on a potential United–American tie-up in an interview — notable headline risk but speculative and would face major regulatory hurdles, so immediate impact is uncertain. Former United Airlines CEO weighs in on United’s potential merger with American Airlines
• Neutral Sentiment: Unusually large options activity in AAL was reported — signals increased trader interest and potential positioning ahead of earnings, but direction is ambiguous. American Airlines Group Sees Unusually Large Options Volume (NASDAQ:AAL)
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks and other outlets flag downside earnings risk: analysts have trimmed multiple near‑term quarter and FY estimates and note American lacks the setup for an earnings beat next week — a miss would pressure the stock. Will American Airlines (AAL) Report Negative Earnings Next Week? What You Should Know
• Negative Sentiment: Short interest in AAL rose ~32% in March, indicating increased bearish positioning that can amplify downside if negative news or earnings disappoint. American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ:AAL) Short Interest Up 32.1% in March

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.