Archive · 27 Jan 2026
American Airlines Profit Misses Estimates
American Airlines made less money than people thought they would in the last few months.
This happened because the government shut down for a while, which hurt their sales, and a big winter storm caused them to cancel a lot of flights.
Even though they had some problems, the airline is still hopeful for the future because more people are buying expensive tickets.
They also made a lot of money overall last year and reduced their debt.
The company thinks the recent issues are temporary and expects to do better in 2026.
American Airlines reported lower-than-expected profits for the last quarter, with adjusted earnings per share at $0.16 instead of the expected $0.38.
A government shutdown reduced the airline's fourth-quarter revenue by about $325 million.
A severe winter storm caused the cancellation of more than 9,000 flights, resulting in significant losses.
The airline remains optimistic about future profits due to strong demand for premium and corporate travel.
American Airlines reported record annual revenue of $54.6 billion and reduced its total debt by $2.1 billion.
- Who
- American Airlines
- What
- Reported lower-than-expected profits for the last quarter
- When
- Recent quarter, with a severe winter storm occurring after the quarter ended
- Where
- United States
- Why
- Due to a government shutdown, a severe winter storm, and higher costs
- Current Share Price
- $14.19
- Share Price Change
- Down 2.6%
- Fourth-Quarter Revenue Loss
- $325 million
- Flight Cancellations
- 9,000
- Adjusted Earnings Per Share
- $0.16 (expected $0.38)
- Annual Revenue
- $54.6 billion
- Debt Reduction
- $2.1 billion
- 2026 Profit Forecast
- $1.70 to $2.70 per share