Brokerages Set American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ:AAL) Price Target at $16.22

American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ:AAL) has received a consensus recommendation of “Hold” from the seventeen ratings firms that are currently covering the firm, MarketBeat.com reports. Two analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, nine have given a hold rating and six have assigned a buy rating to the company. The average twelve-month price target among brokerages that have issued a report on the stock in the last year is $16.1563.

Several research firms have issued reports on AAL. UBS Group upped their price target on shares of American Airlines Group from $20.00 to $21.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, January 6th. Barclays boosted their price objective on shares of American Airlines Group from $12.00 to $16.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Monday, January 12th. Argus raised shares of American Airlines Group to a “hold” rating in a report on Wednesday, January 28th. BMO Capital Markets reiterated a “market perform” rating and issued a $17.00 target price on shares of American Airlines Group in a research note on Wednesday, January 28th. Finally, Cantor Fitzgerald set a $17.00 price target on American Airlines Group in a report on Friday, January 30th.

American Airlines Group Stock Down 2.4%

AAL stock opened at $10.30 on Tuesday. The company has a market cap of $6.80 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 60.59, a P/E/G ratio of 0.46 and a beta of 1.22. American Airlines Group has a twelve month low of $8.50 and a twelve month high of $16.50. The business has a 50 day moving average price of $13.89 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $13.52.

American Airlines Group (NASDAQ:AAL) last announced its quarterly earnings data 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). The company had revenue of $14 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $14.12 billion. American Airlines Group had a negative return on equity of 5.90% and a net margin of 0.20%.The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 2.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $0.86 EPS. 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, equities research analysts anticipate that American Airlines Group will post 2.42 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Trending Headlines about American Airlines Group

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

• Positive Sentiment: American is expanding its Admirals Club in Austin, moving ahead with a ~$1B Miami expansion, refreshing inflight dining partnerships and resuming flights to Venezuela — moves that can boost premium revenue, network strength and hub competitiveness over time. American Airlines Expands Lounges And Network As Shares Flag Undervalued
• Neutral Sentiment: TD Cowen cut its price target to $13 but reiterated a “Buy” rating — the downgrade trims upside versus the consensus but the buy call signals some analyst confidence in the recovery narrative. TD Cowen Reduces Its PT for American Airlines (AAL) to $13, Reiterates “Buy” Rating
• Neutral Sentiment: Reported short-interest data in some feeds appears unreliable/empty (0 shares / NaN changes); no clear signal from short activity at this time. (Data flagged in market summaries.)
• Negative Sentiment: Oil surged back to ~$100/bbl after Iran-related tanker attacks, raising jet fuel costs and travel-risk premiums — the immediate sector impact is negative for margins and prompted broad airline sell-offs. Airline Stocks Were Pricing 2026 Like A Runway―Oil Just Made It A Cliff Edge
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst actions and downgrades are pressuring the stock: Jefferies lowered its PT to $12 and moved to “Hold,” and other outlets report multiple downgrades—reducing near-term sentiment and price support. Jefferies Lowers PT to $12 (coverage summary)
• Negative Sentiment: Broad consumer discretionary skepticism and recent coverage pieces flag fading demand in the sector, which amplifies downside risk for cyclical carriers like AAL if travel momentum softens. 3 Consumer Stocks We’re Skeptical Of
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple market reports link AAL’s recent intraday declines to rising fuel costs and technical selling across the airline group — earlier intraday moves showed shares falling below key supports. American Airlines Drops 4% as the Airline Sector Hits an Air Pocket

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in AAL. Teacher Retirement System of Texas lifted its holdings in American Airlines Group by 3.9% during the 2nd quarter. Teacher Retirement System of Texas now owns 24,965 shares of the airline’s stock valued at $280,000 after purchasing an additional 948 shares during the last quarter. Prospera Financial Services Inc increased its holdings in shares of American Airlines Group by 18.2% in the second quarter. Prospera Financial Services Inc now owns 13,678 shares of the airline’s stock valued at $153,000 after purchasing an additional 2,105 shares during the last quarter. ProShare Advisors LLC increased its holdings in shares of American Airlines Group by 4.4% in the second quarter. ProShare Advisors LLC now owns 29,242 shares of the airline’s stock valued at $328,000 after purchasing an additional 1,239 shares during the last quarter. Allworth Financial LP raised its position in shares of American Airlines Group by 25.9% in the second quarter. Allworth Financial LP now owns 60,854 shares of the airline’s stock valued at $683,000 after purchasing an additional 12,531 shares during the period. Finally, Vise Technologies Inc. bought a new position in shares of American Airlines Group in the second quarter valued at about $136,000. 52.44% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

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.