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American Airlines Group (AAL-Q) recently reported earnings that almost quadrupled expectations, topping expectations for six consecutive quarters. The company trades at 12x and cash reserves are growing again as debt is aggressively retired. However, some experts caution about high fuel costs and recommend waiting to buy shares in October due to seasonality. Overall, the travel industry is recovering after the Covid-19 pandemic, with sales stronger than the past few years.

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Pent up traveler demand allowed AAL recently reported earnings to almost quadruple expectations - topping expectations for six consecutive quarters.  It trades at 12x and cash reserves are growing again as debt is aggressively retired.  We recommend setting a stop-loss at $13, looking to achieve $17 -- upside potential of 21%.  Yield 0%    

(Analysts’ price target is $16.93)
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DON'T BUY

He can't recommend the airlines now. Fuel costs are too high.

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HOLD

He prefers Delta, but he likes airlines, a business which is in flux. AAL shares are not expensive.

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BUY ON WEAKNESS

Travel industry recovering after Covid-19 pandemic. 
Sales stronger than the past few years.
Would wait to buy shares in October.
Seasonality - not a great time to buy shares.

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COMMENT
AA issued profit expectations that are lower than the street's

Not worried, because AA actually increased their estimates last month. The problem is that street's estimates got ahead of itself.

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DON'T BUY
It's losing money, so no. Delta is the best in this group.
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PARTIAL BUY
Last Thursday, AA forecast they'll return to 93% of pre-Covid capacity this quarter with total revenue up 6-8% compared to 2019--better than pre-Covid. Won't say when they will return to profitability. Are cleaning up the balance sheet and spending to increase capacity. He prefers Delta and United, but likes AA.
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DON'T BUY
He's never owned an airline in his career. Way too cyclical, capital intensive. When they lose, they lose big. All are in worse shape than before the pandemic. They've had to issue a ton of high-cost debt and more shares. Who knows what will happen with travel? Long-term chart has been a disaster. A trade at best.
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DON'T BUY
Airlines traditionally not a good investment (require a lot of capital and don't return much equity). Would not recommend as a long term investment. Don't buy.
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BUY

Bank of America reports there's an 8% increase in travel vs. 2019 (not 2020 during Covid). This trend will benefit American Airlines and Delta (his favourite airline), especially when international travel returns. True, shares have run up, but he feels there's still plenty of runway left.

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DON'T BUY

It's moved up too much and had to do an equity raise. Doesn't know how much money they're losing. Buy Boeing instead.

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DON'T BUY

An $11 stock, but he prefers LUV because it doesn't lose money and has a better long-term outlook.

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DON'T BUY
It's a roll of the dice. Washington is bailing out the airlines, so they will survive. But they have a huge pile of debt. A really tough call. He's never owned an airline. Too risky.
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DON'T BUY
It is very cheap at approximately 6 times but all airlines trade at cheap multiples. She shies away from airlines. AA has suffered from the 737-Max issue with 24 of their own. Fuel is always the overriding factor. This airline has added uncertainty because of the MAX issue as well as labour issues.
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DON'T BUY
He would not buy airlines now. There is price competition that makes things tough. It has become very volatile. He would prefer others if you had to be in airlines.
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American Airlines Group(AAL-Q) Rating

Ranking : 3 out of 5

Bullish - Buy Signals / Votes : 1

Neutral - Hold Signals / Votes : 1

Bearish - Sell Signals / Votes : 1

Total Signals / Votes : 3

Stockchase rating for American Airlines Group is calculated according to the stock experts' signals. A high score means experts mostly recommend to buy the stock while a low score means experts mostly recommend to sell the stock.

American Airlines Group(AAL-Q) Frequently Asked Questions

What is American Airlines Group stock symbol?

American Airlines Group is a American stock, trading under the symbol AAL-Q on the NASDAQ (AAL). It is usually referred to as NASDAQ:AAL or AAL-Q

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On 2024-03-18, American Airlines Group (AAL-Q) stock closed at a price of $14.12.