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American Airlines profits more than expected, but forecasts losses in the 3rd quarter; share falls 3.5%

American Airlines had a net profit of US$ 71 million in the second quarter of 2026, 88% lower than the gain of US$ 599 million recorded in the same period last year, according to the balance sheet released this Thursday, 23. With...

American Airlines profits more than expected, but forecasts losses in the 3rd quarter; share falls 3.5%
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Revenue had an annual increase of 16% in the quarter, to US$ 16.74 billion, practically in line with the FactSet consensus, of US$ 16.7 billion. For the current quarter, the company forecasts adjusted loss per share of $0.10 to $0.70.

  • For 2026, the guidance is a loss of US$0.65 per share to a profit of US$0.65 per share.
  • At 8:20 am (Brasília time), American Airlines shares fell 3.5% in pre-market trading in New York.

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American Airlines had a net profit of US$ 71 million in the second quarter of 2026, 88% lower than the gain of US$ 599 million recorded in the same period last year, according to the balance sheet released this Thursday, 23. With adjustments, the American airline recorded a profit of US$ 0.15 between April and June, above the forecast of analysts consulted by FactSet, of US$ 0.03.

Revenue had an annual increase of 16% in the quarter, to US$ 16.74 billion, practically in line with the FactSet consensus, of US$ 16.7 billion.

For the current quarter, the company forecasts adjusted loss per share of $0.10 to $0.70. For 2026, the guidance is a loss of US$0.65 per share to a profit of US$0.65 per share.

At 8:20 am (Brasília time), American Airlines shares fell 3.5% in pre-market trading in New York.

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