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Oct 24, 2024 1:00 PM - Gordon Thompson
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American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ:AAL) is a major player in the airline industry, providing passenger and cargo services across the globe. The company competes with other giants like United Airlines and Delta Air Lines. Recently, AAL reported an earnings per share (EPS) of -$0.23 for October 24, 2024, missing the estimated EPS of $0.13. However, it surpassed revenue expectations with $13.65 billion, compared to the anticipated $13.47 billion.
Despite the EPS miss, American Airlines has released a promising fourth-quarter forecast, exceeding analysts' expectations. This positive outlook suggests a potential strong performance in the upcoming quarter, as highlighted by CNBC. Such forecasts can influence investor sentiment and potentially impact AAL's stock price positively.
The airline industry has shown mixed results this earnings season. United Airlines saw a stock surge after an earnings beat, while Delta Air Lines fell short of expectations. Investors are closely monitoring AAL's performance to see how it compares to its competitors, as noted by Barron's. The company's recent earnings report and future outlook are crucial in this context.
Analysts had projected AAL's third-quarter earnings at $0.13 per share, a significant 65.8% decline year-over-year. However, revenue expectations were slightly higher at $13.49 billion, a 0.1% increase from the previous year. Over the past month, the consensus EPS estimate was revised upward by 43.1%, indicating a positive reassessment by analysts, which often affects investor reactions and short-term stock price movements.
Currently, AAL's stock price is $12.83, reflecting a decrease of 1.0031% or $0.13. The stock has traded between $12.66 and $13.035 today, with a 52-week high of $16.15 and a low of $9.07. The company's market capitalization is approximately $8.43 billion, with a trading volume of 29.69 million shares.
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