What Does the Street Think About American Airlines Group Inc. (AAL)?

American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ:AAL) is one of the best transportation stocks to buy according to Wall Street analysts. American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ:AAL) has received several rating updates from analysts following the release of its fiscal Q4 and full year 2025 financial results on January 27. It announced record Q4 revenue of $14.0 billion, despite a negative impact of $325 million from the government shutdown. Management reported sequential improvement in year-over-year passenger unit revenue performance compared to Q3 in each of the international entities, and added that the company reduced its total debt by $2.1 billion in 2025.

On February 3, Citi added an “upside 90-day catalyst watch” on American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ:AAL) and reiterated a Buy rating on the stock. The firm set a $21 price target, telling investors that it is “tactically bullish” on the airline sector after the fiscal Q4 reports.

In a separate development, TD Cowen cut the price target on American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ:AAL) to $17 from $19 on January 30. The firm maintained a Buy rating on the shares and told investors that it updated its model with Q1 EPS standing near the low end of the range, given complications surrounding Winter Storm Fern.

American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ:AAL) operates a network carrier through its principal wholly owned mainline operating subsidiary, American, offering air transportation services for cargo and passengers. The company’s operations are divided into the following geographical segments: Domestic, Latin America, Atlantic, and Pacific.

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