American Airlines Group, Inc. (AAL) posted a narrower-than-expected loss for the first quarter of 2026, benefiting from strong revenue growth as travel demand remained robust. The Fort Worth-based carrier reported a loss of $0.40 per share excluding net special items, which was 14.9% narrower than the expected loss of $0.47. The company posted a net loss of $382.0M for the quarter.
Revenue totaled $13.91B for the quarter, up 10.8% from the $12.55B recorded in Q1 2025. Domestic operations led the performance with $8.99B in passenger revenue, up 10.6% year-over-year, as the airline capitalized on strong U.S. travel patterns. The company operated 1,594 total aircraft at quarter end and recorded available seat miles of $72,009 for the period.
Management expects full-year 2026 EPS, on an adjusted basis, to range from a loss of $0.40 to earnings of $1.10, reflecting the seasonal nature of airline operations and ongoing investments in fleet and service. Wall Street consensus stands at 14 buy, 11 hold, and 1 sell ratings.
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