Brokerages Set American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ:AAL) Target Price at $17.19

American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ:AAL) has been assigned an average rating of “Hold” from the seventeen ratings firms that are covering the stock, MarketBeat reports. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, eight have assigned a hold rating and seven have issued a buy rating on the company. The average 12-month price target among brokerages that have covered the stock in the last year is $17.1875.

Several research firms recently weighed in on AAL. Cantor Fitzgerald set a $17.00 price target on shares of American Airlines Group in a research report on Friday, January 30th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their target price on American Airlines Group from $20.00 to $22.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Wednesday, January 28th. Sanford C. Bernstein restated an “outperform” rating on shares of American Airlines Group in a research report on Wednesday, January 28th. Raymond James Financial reiterated a “market perform” rating on shares of American Airlines Group in a research report on Monday, February 2nd. Finally, Barclays increased their price objective on American Airlines Group from $12.00 to $16.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Monday, January 12th.

Trending Headlines about American Airlines Group

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

• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts maintain a cautious stance — AAL has an average analyst recommendation of “Hold,” signaling no broad bullish conviction that might offset headline risk. American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ:AAL) Given Average Recommendation of “Hold” by Analysts
• Neutral Sentiment: Broker lists and market chatter mention several favored names amid AI/geopolitical worries — AAL appears in broader coverage but without a clear upgrade catalyst. 5 Broker-Adored Stocks to Watch Amid Fears of AI Disruption
• Neutral Sentiment: Short-interest reports in mid-February are internally inconsistent (reports claim a “large increase” but show zero shares/NaN); data appears unreliable and currently provides no clear signal on positioning. (No external link)
• Neutral Sentiment: Minor PR item — CEO Robert Isom cancelled a planned public appearance, a small reputational note but not material on its own. American Airlines CEO Suffers A Below Par Week
• Negative Sentiment: Union unrest and protests escalate — flight attendants plan pickets at AAL headquarters and staff are staging protests after a historic no-confidence vote in CEO Robert Isom, increasing the risk of operational disruption and investor concern about governance. American Airlines flight attendants picket as CEO tries to calm frustrated employees
• Negative Sentiment: Unions press the board on lagging profitability — reporting highlights unions turning the airline’s profit gap versus peers into a governance issue, which can pressure management changes or strategy shifts. Focus: American Airlines unions ratchet up pressure on board over lagging profit
• Negative Sentiment: Employee accountability protests intensify — staff demonstrations following the no-confidence vote amplify reputational and operational risk, likely weighing on near-term investor sentiment. American Airlines staff to stage protest, demand accountability after historic no-confidence vote on CEO Robert Isom

Institutional Trading of American Airlines Group

A number of hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of AAL. Root Financial Partners LLC acquired a new position in shares of American Airlines Group during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $30,000. West Branch Capital LLC acquired a new position in American Airlines Group during the fourth quarter worth $31,000. MassMutual Private Wealth & Trust FSB grew its holdings in American Airlines Group by 102.0% in the 4th quarter. MassMutual Private Wealth & Trust FSB now owns 2,353 shares of the airline’s stock valued at $36,000 after buying an additional 1,188 shares in the last quarter. Guerra Advisors Inc acquired a new stake in shares of American Airlines Group in the 3rd quarter worth $37,000. Finally, UMB Bank n.a. raised its holdings in shares of American Airlines Group by 845.1% during the 3rd 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 period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 52.44% of the company’s stock.

American Airlines Group Trading Down 1.2%

Shares of AAL opened at $13.88 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $9.16 billion, a P/E ratio of 81.65, a PEG ratio of 0.52 and a beta of 1.25. American Airlines Group has a 12 month low of $8.50 and a 12 month high of $16.50. The stock’s 50 day moving average is $15.05 and its two-hundred day moving average is $13.51.

American Airlines Group (NASDAQ:AAL) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, January 27th. The airline reported $0.16 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.38 by ($0.22). American Airlines Group had a negative return on equity of 5.90% and a net margin of 0.20%.The business had revenue of $14 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $14.12 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $0.86 earnings per share. The company’s quarterly 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. Equities research analysts forecast that American Airlines Group will post 2.42 EPS for the current year.

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.