American Airlines Group Inc. (AAL) Stock Forecast
AAL analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 3.80 / 5 from 25 analysts
- Price target
- $15.88 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +33.7% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 22, 2026 EPS estimate $-0.28
- 52-week range
- $10.18 – $18.15
AAL analyst ratings
25 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
AAL price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
AAL earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | −$0.33 | −$0.64 | $0.19 | −$0.17 | −96.6% | 20 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | −$0.90 | −$1.79 | $0.63 | $0.36 | −350.9% | 23 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $1.38 | $0.40 | $2.56 | −$0.90 | +253.1% | 20 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
AAL revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $16.20B | $16.00B | $16.37B | +18.4% | 16 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $63.36B | $62.10B | $63.94B | +16.0% | 20 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $66.70B | $60.29B | $68.94B | +5.3% | 20 |
AAL EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
AAL revenue: reported and forecast
AAL EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.31 | −$0.23 | −$0.35 | −$0.33 | −$0.33 | −206.6% | 8 up · 6 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $0.59 | $0.10 | −$0.17 | −$0.89 | −$0.90 | −252.3% | 0 up · 18 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $2.53 | $2.44 | $2.18 | $1.41 | $1.38 | −45.3% | 0 up · 15 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
AAL earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; AAL beat in 10 of 12.
What analysts expect from AAL
25 analysts cover American Airlines; their consensus rating is buy (3.80 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $15.88, 33.7% above the latest close of $11.88. Analysts expect earnings of −$0.90 per share for 2026, −350.9% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $1.38 per share on revenue of $66.7 billion. American Airlines beat the EPS estimate in 10 of the last 12 quarters.
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AAL forecast FAQ
What is American Airlines's price target?
The average analyst price target for American Airlines is $15.88, 33.7% above the latest close of $11.88.
Is American Airlines a buy, hold or sell?
Of 25 analysts covering American Airlines, 10 rate it a strong buy, 2 a buy, 12 a hold, 0 a sell and 1 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is American Airlines's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast −$0.90 per share for 2026 (range −$1.79 to $0.63); for 2027 the estimate is $1.38.
What is American Airlines's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $63.4 billion, growth of 16.0%; for 2027 it is $66.7 billion.
When does American Airlines report earnings?
American Airlines is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 22, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $-0.28.
Does American Airlines usually beat earnings estimates?
American Airlines reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 10 of the last 12 quarters.