American Airlines Reports Smaller-Than-Expected Loss, Lifts Profit Forecast for 2025
Oct 23, 2025
American Airlines reported its financial results for the third quarter of 2025, showing a loss that was smaller than analysts had expected. The company's revenue also beat expectations.
Following the earnings report, American Airlines raised its profit forecast for the full year 2025. The company said it expects to end the year more profitable than Wall Street had previously forecast.
The better-than-expected results led to a jump in American Airlines' stock price. Investors responded positively to the company’s narrowed loss and improved outlook.
Additionally, the company's stock is nearing a 'Golden Cross,' a technical trading pattern that some investors view as a sign of potential future gains.
What is a 'Golden Cross' and why does it matter?
A 'Golden Cross' occurs when a stock's short-term moving average moves above its long-term moving average, which some investors see as a positive signal for the stock's future performance.
Why did American Airlines' stock go up?
The stock rose because the company reported a smaller loss than expected, beat revenue estimates, and raised its profit forecast for the rest of 2025.
What does raising the profit forecast mean?
It means the company now expects to make more money by the end of the year than it previously thought.
Sources
American Airlines' fourth quarter forecast tops estimates
CNBC
CNBC
American Airlines posted a smaller-than-expected loss for the third quarter.
American Airlines Reports Third-Quarter 2025 Financial Results
GlobeNewsWire
GlobeNewsWire
FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ: AAL) today reported its third-quarter 2025 financial results, including:
American Airlines Lifts Profit Target for 2025
WSJ
WSJ
American Airlines narrowed its loss in the third quarter and expects to end the year more profitable than Wall Street had been forecasting.
American Airlines Stock Jumps After Earnings Report. The End of 2025 Looks Good.
Barrons
Barrons
American Airlines stock rises as the carrier reports a narrower-than-expected loss and beats revenue expectations.
American Airlines lifts profit outlook as travelers flock to premium seats
Market Watch
Market Watch
American Airlines' stock was set to rise Thursday after the full-year profit outlook was raised, amid continued strong demand for premium-seating options.
American Airlines Posts Loss But Says This Quarter Will Be Profitable
Forbes
Forbes
American Airlines lost money in every region in the third quarter but projected a current quarter profit.
American Airlines' fourth quarter forecast tops estimates.
CNBC Television
CNBC Television
CNBC's Phil LeBeau joins 'Squawk Box' to break down the company's quarterly earnings results.
American Airlines CEO Robert Isom: We anticipate record revenue in Q4
CNBC Television
CNBC Television
CNBC's Phil LeBeau and American Airlines CEO Robert Isom joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the company's quarterly earnings results, state of travel demand, impact of government shutdown, and more.
American Airlines (AAL) Reports Q3 Loss, Beats Revenue Estimates
Zacks Investment Research
Zacks Investment Research
American Airlines (AAL) came out with a quarterly loss of $0.17 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.27. This compares to earnings of $0.3 per share a year ago.
Earnings: Why American Airlines Is Up 4.5%
24/7 Wall Street
24/7 Wall Street
American Airlines (Nasdaq:AAL) beat Wall Street's expectations on both revenue and earnings today, posting Q3 results that beat on both EPS and revenue, sending shares 4.48% in premarket trading.
American Airlines stock rise after narrowing Q3 loss, raising full year outlook
Invezz
Invezz
American Airlines shares rose in premarket trading on Thursday after the carrier reported a smaller-than-expected loss and stronger revenue for the third quarter. The company also lifted its full-year earnings guidance, signaling a stronger-than-anticipated finish to a turbulent 2025.
American Airlines shares take off on strong profit guidance
Proactive Investors
Proactive Investors
American Airlines Group Inc (NASDAQ:AAL, ETR:A1G) shares added 4.5% in early trade after the airline issued better-than-expected guidance for the fourth quarter. Along with reporting its Q3 results, American Airlines said it expects fourth quarter earnings per share (EPS) between $0.45 and $0.75, fa...
Compared to Estimates, American Airlines (AAL) Q3 Earnings: A Look at Key Metric...
Zacks Investment Research
Zacks Investment Research
The headline numbers for American Airlines (AAL) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended September 2025, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.
American Air CFO Sees Demand, Fares Going Up in 2026
Bloomberg Markets and Finance
Bloomberg Markets and Finance
American Airlines CFO Devon May sees airline travel demand accelerating going into the end of the year. Speaks with Lisa Abramowicz on "Bloomberg Open Interest," May also discusses the outlook for air fares and business travel in 2026.
American Airlines CEO: 'We've got the most upside' compared to Delta and United
CNBC Television
CNBC Television
American Airlines CEO Robert Isom remains "absolutely" positive that American can close the current market gap between themselves and other airlines like Delta and United, he told CNBC's Phil LeBeau on 'Squawk Box'. Isom contends that American Airlines has "the most upside" long-term despite underwh...
AAL Incurs Narrower-Than-Expected Q3 Loss, Expects Profitability in Q4
Zacks Investment Research
Zacks Investment Research
American Airlines posts a narrower-than-expected third-quarter loss as strong premium demand lifts revenues and forecasts fourth-quarter profitability ahead.
American Airlines Leverages Loyalty Program and Co-Branded Cards to Boost Revenu...
PYMNTS
PYMNTS
American Airlines plans to leverage its loyalty program and a soon-to-be-exclusive co-branded card program with Citi to accelerate its revenue growth. The company expects remuneration from its co-branded card program and other partners to reach $10 billion per year by the end of the decade, American...
How Did American Airlines Shrink Its Loss Despite Rising Costs?
Benzinga
Benzinga
American Airlines Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:AAL) reported a narrower third-quarter loss that came in ahead of Wall Street estimates, landing near the stronger end of the company's guidance range.
Crude Oil Surges 5%; American Airlines Shares Jump After Q3 Results
Benzinga
Benzinga
Shares of American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ:AAL) gained 5% on Thursday after the company announced better-than-expected third-quarter 2025 financial results and offered strong forward guidance.
American Airlines Group Inc. (AAL) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha
American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ:AAL ) Q3 2025 Earnings Call October 23, 2025 8:30 AM EDT Company Participants Neil Russell Robert Isom - CEO, President & Director Devon May - Executive VP & CFO Stephen Johnson - Chief Strategy Officer & Vice Chair Conference Call Participants Scott Group - Wolf...
American Airlines lifts 2025 profit forecast as capacity cuts aid fares
Reuters
Reuters
American Airlines raised its 2025 profit forecast on Thursday, signaling that industry-wide capacity cuts following a demand slump earlier this year had begun to yield pricing gains. Shares of the company closed up 6% after rising nearly 8% in intraday trading.
Alaska Air's Profit Slips as Expenses Offset Revenue Growth
WSJ
WSJ
Alaska Air Group logged higher revenue in the third quarter, but profit was squeezed by higher-than-expected costs and operational challenges.
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