Earnings AAL: American Airlines Stock Skyrockets as Premium Travelers Fuel Historic Q3 Revenue Surge

American Airlines just smashed expectations—and Wall Street is loving it.
Record Revenue Takes Flight
Big spenders are back in the air, pushing AAL to unprecedented Q3 numbers. Premium cabins filled, business travel roaring—this isn't just recovery, it's domination.
Stock Soars on Strong Fundamentals
The market responded instantly, sending shares climbing as analysts scramble to upgrade targets. When high-value travelers open their wallets, everyone wins—except maybe the shorts.
Premium Push Pays Off
American's bet on luxury and business class is delivering returns that would make even traditional finance bros consider something riskier than their usual index funds.
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The company said premium passenger demand had led to it posting an adjusted loss of $0.17 earnings per share for the third quarter, beating analyst expectations for a loss of $0.28 per share. Revenue reached a record $13.7 billion, slightly above the consensus estimate of $13.63 billion.
It expects adjusted earnings per share between $0.45 and $0.75 for the fourth quarter, above the analyst consensus of $0.42.