American Airlines Group (NASDAQ:AAL) Given New $13.00 Price Target at TD Cowen

American Airlines Group (NASDAQ:AAL) had its target price trimmed by TD Cowen from $17.00 to $13.00 in a research report released on Monday morning,Benzinga reports. The firm currently has a buy rating on the airline’s stock.

AAL has been the subject of a number of other reports. Susquehanna raised American Airlines Group from a “neutral” rating to a “positive” rating and lifted their price objective for the company from $14.00 to $20.00 in a research note on Friday, January 9th. Raymond James Financial reissued a “market perform” rating on shares of American Airlines Group in a research note on Monday, February 2nd. Bank of America lifted their target price on American Airlines Group from $15.00 to $17.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Tuesday, January 6th. Wells Fargo & Company began coverage on shares of American Airlines Group in a research note on Thursday, December 18th. They set an “equal weight” rating and a $17.00 price target on the stock. Finally, BMO Capital Markets reissued a “market perform” rating and set a $17.00 price target on shares of American Airlines Group in a research report on Wednesday, January 28th. Six analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, nine have assigned a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $16.22.

American Airlines Group Stock Performance

NASDAQ:AAL opened at $11.44 on Monday. American Airlines Group has a fifty-two week low of $8.50 and a fifty-two week high of $16.50. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $14.26 and a 200 day moving average price of $13.59. The stock has a market capitalization of $7.55 billion, a P/E ratio of 67.29, a PEG ratio of 0.43 and a beta of 1.22.

American Airlines Group (NASDAQ:AAL) last announced its earnings results 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). American Airlines Group had a net margin of 0.20% and a negative return on equity of 5.90%. The firm had revenue of $14 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $14.12 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $0.86 EPS. The firm’s revenue for the quarter 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. Research analysts forecast that American Airlines Group will post 2.42 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Corient Private Wealth LLC boosted its holdings in American Airlines Group by 67.1% in the fourth quarter. Corient Private Wealth LLC now owns 69,262 shares of the airline’s stock valued at $1,062,000 after purchasing an additional 27,823 shares during the period. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd increased its holdings in American Airlines Group by 208.2% during the 4th quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 3,282 shares of the airline’s stock worth $50,000 after purchasing an additional 2,217 shares during the period. Titan Investment Management LLC purchased a new stake in American Airlines Group during the 4th quarter worth about $1,498,000. Compound Planning Inc. acquired a new stake in American Airlines Group in the 4th quarter valued at about $174,000. Finally, Invesco Ltd. raised its position in American Airlines Group by 3.0% in the 4th quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 3,349,837 shares of the airline’s stock valued at $51,353,000 after purchasing an additional 96,145 shares in the last quarter. 52.44% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

American Airlines Group News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Oil prices fell and markets responded to signs of a potential de‑escalation in Iran, helping push AAL higher on the day — a tailwind for airline margins if sustained. Stock Market Today, March 9: American Airlines Rises as Oil Prices Fall
• Positive Sentiment: American unveiled a $1 billion expansion plan at Miami International Airport — a strategic investment that should support network growth and long‑term revenue opportunities out of a key hub. American Airlines (AAL) Unveils $1B Expansion Plan for Miami International Airport
• Positive Sentiment: U.S. DOT approval to resume American flights to Caracas and Maracaibo (via Envoy) opens new international revenue opportunities from Miami. This is incremental network upside that can benefit yields on those routes. American Airlines (AAL) Wins Approval for Venezuela Flights
• Neutral Sentiment: TD Cowen trimmed its price target from $17 to $13 but maintained a Buy rating — that narrows analyst upside yet still signals conviction in AAL’s recovery if fuel and demand stabilize. Benzinga
• Neutral Sentiment: Short‑interest data published for March looks anomalous (reporting zero shares); monitor reliable short‑interest updates — rising real short interest would amplify downside risk during volatility. (Data appears inconsistent in the release.)
• Neutral Sentiment: Market commentary is questioning whether the airline pullback is overdone; this debate suggests the stock could remain volatile and presents a potential buying opportunity for longer‑term investors if fuel and demand trends normalize.
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple outlets reported analyst downgrades and warnings that surging oil and jet‑fuel prices tied to the Iran / Middle East conflict pose a material threat to airline profitability — a direct headwind to AAL margins and near‑term earnings. American Airlines Downgraded, Surging Jet Fuel Prices Create Threat

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.