American Airlines (AAL) Stock Plummets Amid Market Sell-Off

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Apr 13, 2025
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Key Highlights:

  • American Airlines' stock dropped significantly by 14.48%, closing at $9.51 per share amid market volatility.
  • Analysts forecast an average price target of $14.75, implying a potential upside of over 52%.
  • The stock is rated "Outperform" based on broker recommendations.

American Airlines Stock Under Pressure

On Thursday, American Airlines Group Inc. (AAL, Financial) encountered a significant drop of 14.48%, ending the session at $9.51 per share. This downturn was prompted as investors modified their portfolios amid the heightened market volatility influenced by trade tensions and a recent incident pertaining to two of AAL's aircraft.

Wall Street Analysts' Insights

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According to the one-year price targets set by 19 analysts, the average price target for American Airlines Group Inc (AAL, Financial) is $14.75. Estimates range from a high of $24.00 to a low of $8.00. This average target suggests a potential upside of 52.56% from the current price of $9.67. For those interested in more detailed estimates, visit the American Airlines Group Inc (AAL) Forecast page.

The brokerage consensus, drawn from 23 firms, presents American Airlines Group Inc's (AAL, Financial) average brokerage recommendation as 2.3, which aligns with an "Outperform" status. It is essential to note that this rating scale spans from 1 to 5, where 1 signifies a Strong Buy and 5 indicates a Sell.

Examining the GF Value Estimate

GuruFocus estimates provide an expected GF Value for American Airlines Group Inc (AAL, Financial) in the upcoming year at $12.38, indicating a potential upside of 28.02% from the current price of $9.67. The GF Value is GuruFocus' fair value estimate for stock trading, calculated using historical trading multiples, past business growth, and future business performance projections. More comprehensive data is available on the American Airlines Group Inc (AAL) Summary page.

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