American Airlines cuts 2026 outlook, sees loss as fuel costs outpace fare gains
AAL•American Airlines now expects a 2026 loss of $1.00 to $1.60 per share, down from its prior forecast of earnings of 65 cents per share to a loss of 65 cents. It reported a third-quarter net loss of $269 million, or 41 cents per share, compared with a $114 million loss a year earlier.
1. Outlook and results
American Airlines lowered its 2026 outlook, citing jet fuel costs outpacing fare increases and squeezing margins. The carrier now expects a loss of $1.00 to $1.60 per share, compared with its earlier forecast of earnings of 65 cents per share to a loss of 65 cents. Its third-quarter net loss was $269 million, or 41 cents per share, versus a loss of $114 million, or 17 cents per share, a year earlier.
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