AALIndustrials · AirlinesThe 25 Wall Street analysts covering American Airlines Group, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $15 — +19.0% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 43 of 100 as at 26 Oct 2026 — in the lower half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores American Airlines Group, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Accruals (75): Reported profit is backed by cash, and the company is not expanding recklessly.
Growth (30): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.
Size (17): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on AAL, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +19.0% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 1 moved their price target up and 10 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Oct 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Overweight | $24 → $22 |
| 16 Oct 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | $17 → $16 |
| 7 Oct 2026 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Positive | $20 → $15 |
| 7 Oct 2026 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Positive | — |
| 6 Oct 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 6 Oct 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $17 → $14 |
| 2 Oct 2026 | Goldman Sachs | Maintains | Sell | $13 → $11 |
| 2 Oct 2026 | Goldman Sachs | Maintains | Sell | — |
| 2 Oct 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Buy | $16 → $15 |
| 2 Oct 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 28 Sept 2026 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 28 Sept 2026 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Market Perform | $19 → $16 |
| 28 Sept 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | In-Line | $17 → $13 |
| 28 Sept 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | In-Line | — |
| 18 Sept 2026 | Rothschild & Co | Maintains | Neutral | $13 → $14 |
| 18 Sept 2026 | Rothschild & Co | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 11 Sept 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $19 → $14 |
| 11 Sept 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 10 Sept 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 10 Sept 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | $18 → $17 |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
AAL appears in the Radar on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 27 Oct 2026, American Airlines Group, Inc. returned −6.0% against +13.5% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 17% of US stocks
Cheaper than 94% of US stocks
Cheaper than 95% of US stocks
Cheaper than 35% of US stocks
Higher than 68% of US stocks
Higher than 55% of US stocks
Higher than 18% of US stocks
Higher than 47% of US stocks
Higher than 29% of US stocks
Higher than 41% of US stocks
Higher than 51% of US stocks
Higher than 88% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
American Airlines Group, Inc. has a market value of $8.0B and an enterprise value of $36.5B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $58.3B. The latest quarter grew 19.3% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: −$326.0M, a −0.6% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $−0.49.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $285.0M, after $4.1B of capital spending.
Trailing P/E: 43.7×; forward P/E: 11.3× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 3.30%, paying out 0% of earnings.
American Airlines Group, Inc. employs 141,100 people — $413K of revenue per employee.
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American Airlines is raising the annual fee on its Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select World Elite Mastercard to $150 from $99. A spokeswoman said this is the first increase since 2018.
Why it matters — The fee change is relevant to AAL watchers because it affects the cost of one of the airline’s rewards cards.
JetBlue shares rose 11% as higher fares were reported to be absorbing its heavy fuel costs. Delta and American Airlines shares also edged higher, according to the headline.
Why it matters — The report links fare increases with fuel-cost recovery at a peer and notes a modest move in American Airlines shares.
American Airlines, Citi and Mastercard announced upcoming enhancements to the Citi / AAdvantage Platinum Select and Citi AAdvantage Business World Elite credit cards. The changes add new ways to earn AAdvantage miles and travel benefits.
Why it matters — The card updates are relevant to AAL watchers because they expand benefits tied to American’s AAdvantage program and travel offerings.
American Airlines reported third-quarter revenue growth of 19.3% year over year to $16.3 billion. Higher fuel prices added $1.9 billion to third-quarter operating expenses.
Why it matters — AAL watchers may note the revenue increase alongside the added expense from higher fuel prices.
American Airlines CFO Devon May said airfares will likely remain elevated even if oil prices fall, citing the carrier’s $1.9 billion fuel costs.
Why it matters — The comments connect the airline’s fuel costs with its outlook for airfare levels, which AAL watchers may monitor.
The 25 Wall Street analysts covering American Airlines Group, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $15, with estimates ranging from $6.1 to $24. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 25 analysts covering American Airlines Group, Inc., 12 rate it a Buy, 11 a Hold and 2 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks American Airlines Group, Inc. 43 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 26 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 26 Oct 2026, American Airlines Group, Inc. ranks 43 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Accruals (75 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 25 analysts implies +19.0% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks American Airlines Group, Inc. 43 out of 100 as at 26 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering American Airlines Group, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for AAL are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $6.1 to $24 over the next 12 months.
American Airlines Group, Inc. returned -6.0% over the 12 months to 27 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
American Airlines Group Inc. is a global airline holding company that operates scheduled passenger and cargo air transportation through its principal subsidiary, American Airlines.
The most recent item we track (CNBC, 27 Oct 2026): "American Airlines hikes annual fees on rewards cards for first time since 2018". American Airlines is raising the annual fee on its Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select World Elite Mastercard to $150 from $99. A spokeswoman said this is the first increase since 2018.
American Airlines Group Inc. is a global airline holding company that operates scheduled passenger and cargo air transportation through its principal subsidiary, American Airlines. The company serves business and leisure travelers across a broad network spanning domestic, Latin American, Atlantic, and Pacific markets, supported by major hubs in cities such as Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, Phoenix, and Washington, D.C. Its operations also include regional flying through American Eagle partners and cargo services that connect key commercial and freight markets. American Airlines Group plays a central role in U.S. and international aviation by linking major metropolitan areas, supporting long-haul and short-haul travel, and providing transportation services across one of the industry’s most extensive route systems. Headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, American Airlines Group Inc. remains one of the best-known names in commercial aviation.
CEO Mr. Robert D. Isom Jr. · 141,100 employees · United States · https://www.aa.com
