American Airlines Group (AAL) Set to Release Quarterly Earnings on Thursday

American Airlines Group (NASDAQ:AAL) is expected to be issuing its Q3 2026 results before the market opens on Thursday, October 22nd. Analysts expect American Airlines Group to announce earnings of ($0.3610) per share and revenue of $16.20 billion for the quarter. American Airlines Group has set its Q3 2026 guidance at -0.700–0.100 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at -0.650-0.650 EPS. Investors can find conference call details on the company’s upcoming Q3 2026 earnings report for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 8:30 AM ET.

American Airlines Group (NASDAQ:AAL) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July 23rd. The airline reported $0.15 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.03 by $0.12. The firm had revenue of $16.73 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $16.70 billion. American Airlines Group had a negative return on equity of 9.11% and a negative net margin of 0.56%. The company’s revenue was up 16.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the company earned $0.95 earnings per share. On average, analysts expect American Airlines Group to post ($0.94) EPS for the current fiscal year and $1.22 EPS for the next fiscal year.

American Airlines Group Trading Down 1.7%

Shares of American Airlines Group stock opened at $11.68 on Tuesday. The firm’s 50-day moving average is $13.30 and its 200 day moving average is $13.90. American Airlines Group has a 1 year low of $10.09 and a 1 year high of $18.79.

Key American Airlines Group News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Upcoming third-quarter earnings could provide a catalyst if American Airlines demonstrates stronger-than-expected revenue, passenger demand or cost control. Analysts are focusing on operating metrics beyond revenue and EPS for the quarter ended September 2026. Exploring Analyst Estimates for American Airlines Q3 Earnings
• Neutral Sentiment: The airline industry is approaching a holiday pricing test, making ticket pricing, capacity and demand important near-term factors for AAL. Results across the travel sector could influence sentiment toward airline stocks broadly. Wall Street Breakfast Podcast: Airlines’ Holiday Price Test
• Neutral Sentiment: Broader earnings season is drawing attention to travel and other industries, although technology companies are expected to dominate investor focus. This may limit sector-specific attention on AAL until its own results are released. This Week’s Tech Earnings Could Be a Validation Moment for the AI Trade
• Negative Sentiment: Higher fuel costs have pushed American Airlines to the back of the major U.S. airline group’s performance rankings. The stock’s 23% year-to-date decline reflects concerns that fuel inflation and thin profitability will continue to weigh on earnings. American Airlines Is Now Down 23% This Year
• Negative Sentiment: CEO Robert Isom sold approximately 335,000 shares worth $4.3 million, reducing his previous equity stake by about 9%. While the sale may be personal or routine, insider selling can weigh on investor confidence. American Airlines CEO Robert Isom Sells 335,000 Shares
• Negative Sentiment: UBS lowered its expectations for American Airlines’ stock, adding to the cautious analyst backdrop ahead of the company’s quarterly report. UBS Lowers Expectations for American Airlines Group

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several brokerages have issued reports on AAL. Wall Street Zen cut shares of American Airlines Group from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a report on Saturday, October 10th. The Goldman Sachs Group dropped their target price on shares of American Airlines Group from $13.00 to $11.00 and set a “sell” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, October 2nd. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their price target on shares of American Airlines Group from $22.00 to $24.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, July 24th. Barclays cut their price target on shares of American Airlines Group from $19.00 to $14.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, September 11th. Finally, Cantor Fitzgerald set a $24.00 price target on shares of American Airlines Group in a research report on Thursday, July 2nd. Eight analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, ten have assigned a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, American Airlines Group presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $17.65.

Insider Activity

In related news, SVP Angela Owens sold 40,077 shares of the stock in a transaction on Friday, July 31st. The stock was sold at an average price of $15.26, for a total transaction of $611,575.02. Following the sale, the senior vice president directly owned 178,799 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,728,472.74. This trade represents a 18.31% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. 0.70% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

About American Airlines Group

American Airlines Group Inc is a holding company whose principal subsidiary, American Airlines, provides scheduled passenger air transportation and air cargo services. The company operates a large mainline network under the American Airlines brand and offers regional service through carriers operating as American Eagle. Its services include domestic and international flights, connecting passengers through a network of hubs and focus cities.

American Airlines serves destinations throughout the United States, as well as markets in Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central and South America, Europe, Asia and other international regions.