Quantbot Technologies LP Sells 590,679 Shares of American Airlines Group Inc. $AAL

Quantbot Technologies LP trimmed its position in American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ:AAL) by 60.7% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 382,309 shares of the airline’s stock after selling 590,679 shares during the period. Quantbot Technologies LP owned approximately 0.06% of American Airlines Group worth $4,297,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of the company. Marshall Wace LLP grew its position in American Airlines Group by 319.4% in the second quarter. Marshall Wace LLP now owns 5,019,492 shares of the airline’s stock valued at $56,319,000 after purchasing an additional 3,822,757 shares in the last quarter. Hennessy Advisors Inc. acquired a new position in shares of American Airlines Group during the 3rd quarter worth about $37,533,000. Norges Bank bought a new position in shares of American Airlines Group in the 2nd quarter valued at about $15,133,000. Jump Financial LLC increased its position in shares of American Airlines Group by 203.3% in the second quarter. Jump Financial LLC now owns 1,914,890 shares of the airline’s stock valued at $21,485,000 after acquiring an additional 1,283,590 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Par Capital Management Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of American Airlines Group in the second quarter valued at about $14,025,000. 52.44% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

More American Airlines Group News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Miami expansion: American disclosed a $1 billion Concourse D buildout at Miami International Airport that adds 17 gates and supports growth in a key hub — a clear capacity/cash‑flow investment that traders view as a long‑term revenue catalyst. Airline Stock Bounces Off Key Level As It Sets $1 Billion Miami Expansion
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst interest and bullish takes: Several analysts updated ratings after AAL’s Q4 results, with at least one firm (Citi) issuing a bullish catalyst watch and a materially higher price target — supporting upside sentiment despite near‑term noise. What Does the Street Think About American Airlines Group Inc. (AAL)?
• Positive Sentiment: Momentum/quality scores: Coverage highlighting AAL as a momentum/strong style stock may attract short‑term buyers and quant/ETF flows focused on momentum metrics. Here’s Why American Airlines (AAL) is a Strong Momentum Stock
• Neutral Sentiment: Demand up but costs persist: Analysts note improving travel demand and new summer routes, but rising labor costs and a large debt load continue to limit margin upside — a mixed fundamental read that can keep volatility elevated. AAL Benefits From Improved Air-Travel Demand Amid High Costs
• Neutral Sentiment: FAA certification bill: New legislation (S.3885) to speed FAA certification could benefit fleet modernization timelines over time, but it’s a structural/regulatory story unlikely to move the stock near‑term. New Bill: Senator Peter Welch introduces S. 3885: Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act
• Neutral Sentiment: Short‑interest data flagged but appears unreliable: Recent entries report a “large increase” in short interest while showing zero shares and NaN changes — this looks like a data glitch and should not be over‑interpreted.
• Negative Sentiment: Earnings/guidance headwinds: AAL posted record Q4 revenue but missed EPS expectations and set Q1 guidance below zero (FY2026 guidance wide), and management noted cost pressures — near‑term profitability concerns are weighing on the share price. What Does The Street Think About American Airlines Group Inc.?

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

AAL has been the topic of several recent analyst reports. Susquehanna raised American Airlines Group from a “neutral” rating to a “positive” rating and boosted their price target for the stock from $14.00 to $20.00 in a research report on Friday, January 9th. Wells Fargo & Company started coverage on shares of American Airlines Group in a report on Thursday, December 18th. They set an “equal weight” rating and a $17.00 target price on the stock. UBS Group lifted their price objective on shares of American Airlines Group from $20.00 to $21.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, January 6th. BMO Capital Markets restated a “market perform” rating and set a $17.00 price objective on shares of American Airlines Group in a research note on Wednesday, January 28th. Finally, TD Cowen cut their target price on shares of American Airlines Group from $19.00 to $17.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, January 30th. Six equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eight have issued a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $16.73.

American Airlines Group Stock Down 6.2%

Shares of American Airlines Group stock opened at $13.07 on Monday. The stock has a market capitalization of $8.63 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 76.88, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.50 and a beta of 1.22. American Airlines Group Inc. has a twelve month low of $8.50 and a twelve month high of $16.50. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $14.70 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $13.63.

American Airlines Group (NASDAQ:AAL) last released its earnings results on Tuesday, January 27th. The airline reported $0.16 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.38 by ($0.22). The company had revenue of $14 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $14.12 billion. American Airlines Group had a net margin of 0.20% and a negative return on equity of 5.90%. The business’s revenue was up 2.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $0.86 earnings per share. 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. On average, sell-side analysts anticipate that American Airlines Group Inc. will post 2.42 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

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.