Analysts Set American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ:AAL) PT at $15.65

American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ:AAL) has been assigned an average recommendation of “Hold” from the nineteen analysts that are currently covering the firm, Marketbeat.com reports. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a sell recommendation, ten have given a hold recommendation, six have issued a buy recommendation and one has assigned a strong buy recommendation to the company. The average twelve-month price objective among analysts that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $15.8235.

AAL has been the subject of a number of research analyst reports. Susquehanna dropped their target price on shares of American Airlines Group from $17.00 to $16.00 and set a “positive” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, April 24th. Rothschild & Co Redburn reissued 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. Wall Street Zen upgraded American Airlines Group from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, April 25th. TD Cowen decreased their price target on American Airlines Group from $17.00 to $13.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Monday, March 9th. Finally, Weiss Ratings upgraded American Airlines Group from a “sell (d)” rating to a “sell (d+)” rating in a report on Tuesday.

American Airlines Group Stock Performance

AAL opened at $17.44 on Thursday. The firm has a 50 day moving average price of $13.51 and a 200 day moving average price of $13.52. The company has a market cap of $11.53 billion, a PE ratio of 56.24 and a beta of 1.35. American Airlines Group has a 1 year low of $10.09 and a 1 year high of $17.47.

American Airlines Group (NASDAQ:AAL) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, April 23rd. The airline reported ($0.40) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.45) by $0.05. The firm had revenue of $13.91 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $16.13 billion. American Airlines Group had a net margin of 0.36% and a negative return on equity of 9.11%. The company’s revenue was up 10.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned ($0.59) EPS. 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. On average, sell-side analysts predict that American Airlines Group will post 0.13 earnings per share for the current year.

Key Stories Impacting American Airlines Group

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

• Positive Sentiment: Crude oil has fallen to multi-week lows, lifting airline stocks broadly as investors expect lower operating costs for carriers, including American Airlines Group. AAL, UAL, ALK, JBLU And Other Airline Stocks Are Flying Higher Today — Crude Prices Fall To Multi-Week Lows
• Positive Sentiment: Reuters reported U.S. airline stocks rose 3% to 7% after oil retreated to pre-Iran war levels, reinforcing the view that fuel costs may ease pressure on earnings. US airline stocks rise as oil retreats to pre-Iran war levels
• Positive Sentiment: American Airlines stock was among the biggest sector gainers, with traders also citing a technical breakout tied to falling jet-fuel prices. Stock Market Today, June 23: American Airlines Rallies After Jet-Fuel Price Drop Spurs Technical Breakout
• Neutral Sentiment: Jefferies raised its price target on American Airlines Group to $16 from $15 but kept a hold rating, implying the stock may already be trading above the firm’s fair value estimate. Benzinga report on Jefferies price target update
• Neutral Sentiment: UBS said U.S. airlines may issue third-quarter guidance above consensus, which supports the sector outlook but is not specific to American Airlines. US Airlines Seen Setting Q3 Profit Guidance Above Consensus, UBS Says

Hedge Funds Weigh In On American Airlines Group

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Neo Ivy Capital Management boosted its holdings in American Airlines Group by 443.4% in the 3rd quarter. Neo Ivy Capital Management now owns 195,838 shares of the airline’s stock worth $2,201,000 after acquiring an additional 159,800 shares during the period. Clear Street Group Inc. purchased a new position in American Airlines Group in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $1,480,000. Entropy Technologies LP boosted its holdings in American Airlines Group by 874.7% in the 3rd quarter. Entropy Technologies LP now owns 669,600 shares of the airline’s stock worth $7,526,000 after acquiring an additional 600,900 shares during the period. Assenagon Asset Management S.A. purchased a new position in American Airlines Group in the 4th quarter worth approximately $9,663,000. Finally, Columbus Hill Capital Management L.P. purchased a new position in American Airlines Group in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $4,487,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 52.44% of the company’s stock.

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.