Zacks Investment Research
23 Sept 2026, 23:16 UTC · 1h ago
Verdict
Headline takes no side. We score AAL −0.60 across three claims — strongly bearish.
−0.60strongly bearish
More negative than 79% of ticker scores this week
What the story claims
3 claims · scored −1 bearish … +1 bullish · 0 new · 3 priced in
The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate for American Airlines has fallen by 3598.81% over the past month.
Priced inanalysis of estimates over the past month
So whatSuch a massive downward revision suggests a collapse in profitability expectations heading into the next print.
More negative than 99% of claims this week
Analysts expect American Airlines to report quarterly earnings of -$0.32 per share, a year-over-year decline of 88.24%.
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Priced inconsensus estimate for upcoming disclosure
So whatThe expected loss would likely depress the stock's multiple if the revenue growth fails to offset the EPS miss.
More negative than 95% of claims this week
Consensus estimates predict quarterly revenue of $16.12 billion, representing a 17.77% increase over the previous year.
Priced inconsensus estimate for upcoming disclosure
So whatStrong top-line growth suggests the EPS decline is driven by margins or costs rather than a lack of demand.
More positive than 77% of claims this week
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More negative than 79% of ticker scores this week
The company faces expected earnings declines, negative annual EPS projections, and a massive drop in consensus EPS estimates.
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AAL hasn't traded since this ran. Last close $13.35 (Sep 23); the reaction starts at the next open.
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