StocksMediumUpdated×4•Originally published 22 October 2026•Updated 22 October 2026•
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American Airlines Cuts Full-Year Guidance After Q3 Loss Exceeds Estimates
Key Facts
1American Airlines projects an adjusted loss of $0.50 to $1.10 per share for the fourth quarter.
2Revenue is projected to climb between 20% and 23% during the fourth quarter.
American Airlines cut its full-year financial guidance as soaring fuel costs caused quarterly losses to widen beyond analyst estimates. The company posted record third-quarter revenue of $16.33 billion, yet incurred an adjusted net loss of $182 million during the period.
Fuel expenses rose by $1.9 billion, impacting overall profitability despite the strong top-line performance. AAL closed at $12.24 on October 21, 2026, after trading between a session high of $12.73 and a low of $12.02.
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Update: American Airlines cut its bottom-line forecasts on October 22, 2026. The company attributed the revised outlook to rising fuel costs driven by the ongoing conflict in Iran.