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American Airlines Group (NASDAQ:AAL) Releases FY 2026 Earnings Guidance
American Airlines aims for 7%–10% revenue growth and over $2 billion free cash flow in 2026 while expanding fleet and focusing on premium customers, CEO Robert Isom said.
- On Tuesday, American Airlines Group projected nearly $2 improvement in adjusted EPS at the midpoint and 7% to 10% higher revenue in the first three months of 2026.
- Facing fierce competition, American Airlines Group has revamped its fleet, lounges and food to attract premium customers as Delta Air Lines and United Airlines account for almost all industry profit.
- Amid balance‑sheet work, American expects to take delivery of 55 new aircraft this year, including 10 Airbus A321 XLR and full utilization of 11 Boeing 787‑9s, according to Devon May.
- On Tuesday, the carrier canceled more than 300 flights and delayed 161 after a winter storm at DFW International Airport, while a government shutdown cut about $325 million from fourth-quarter revenue.
- American Airlines is positioned for significant upside in 2026, expects to generate more than $14 billion in free cash flow, and plans capacity growth in Philadelphia, Miami, and Phoenix, CEO Robert Isom said.
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The airline achieved revenues of US$13.9 billion between October and December, a 2.5% increase over the same period in 2024, and highlighted that the result was impacted by the US government shutdown.
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