American Airlines Lifts Profit Outlook, AAL Stock Rockets – Travel Boom or Turbulence Ahead?
American Airlines raised its 2025 profit outlook to $0.65–$0.95 EPS, up from a prior forecast of up to a $0.20 loss. Shares jumped 6% to $12.77 on Thursday. Third-quarter revenue hit a record $13.7 billion, while adjusted earnings showed a smaller-than-expected loss at -$0.17 per share. Premium cabin sales and cost controls offset flat overall revenue.