Landscape Capital Management L.L.C. Makes New Investment in American Airlines Group Inc. $AAL

Key Points

• Landscape Capital Management established a new position in American Airlines Group, purchasing 269,273 shares valued at approximately $4.9 million. Institutional investors collectively own 52.44% of AAL.
• Analyst sentiment remains mixed, with the stock carrying an average “Hold” rating and a consensus price target of $19.03. Recent actions included a TD Cowen upgrade to “buy” and downgrades or target reductions from other firms.
• American Airlines exceeded quarterly earnings expectations, reporting $0.15 in EPS versus a $0.03 consensus estimate and $16.73 billion in revenue, up 16.3% year over year. However, the company continues to report negative net margins and issued negative Q3 2026 EPS guidance.

Landscape Capital Management L.L.C. purchased a new position in shares of American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ:AAL - Free Report) during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm purchased 269,273 shares of the airline's stock, valued at approximately $4,866,000.

Several other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of AAL. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC increased its stake in American Airlines Group by 21.8% during the 4th quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 4,276 shares of the airline's stock worth $66,000 after purchasing an additional 766 shares in the last quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC raised its holdings in American Airlines Group by 6.6% during the 2nd quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 13,251 shares of the airline's stock worth $149,000 after buying an additional 823 shares during the period. HB Wealth Management LLC lifted its stake in American Airlines Group by 4.5% in the first quarter. HB Wealth Management LLC now owns 20,205 shares of the airline's stock valued at $217,000 after buying an additional 871 shares in the last quarter. Root Financial Partners LLC lifted its stake in American Airlines Group by 33.1% in the first quarter. Root Financial Partners LLC now owns 3,816 shares of the airline's stock valued at $41,000 after buying an additional 949 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in shares of American Airlines Group by 4.9% in the first quarter. Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 20,631 shares of the airline's stock valued at $222,000 after buying an additional 966 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 52.44% of the company's stock.

Insider Transactions at American Airlines Group

In related news, SVP Angela Owens sold 40,077 shares of American Airlines Group stock in a transaction dated Friday, July 31st. The stock was sold at an average price of $15.26, for a total value of $611,575.02. Following the sale, the senior vice president owned 178,799 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $2,728,472.74. The trade was a 18.31% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, COO David Seymour sold 69,343 shares of the company's stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, June 24th. The stock was sold at an average price of $17.00, for a total value of $1,178,831.00. Following the sale, the chief operating officer owned 1,025,489 shares in the company, valued at $17,433,313. The trade was a 6.33% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last 90 days, insiders have sold 205,044 shares of company stock valued at $3,407,451. Company insiders own 0.70% of the company's stock.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of brokerages recently commented on AAL. TD Cowen raised their price objective on shares of American Airlines Group from $20.00 to $24.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a report on Thursday, July 2nd. Jefferies Financial Group increased their target price on American Airlines Group from $15.00 to $16.00 and gave the stock a "hold" rating in a report on Wednesday, June 24th. The Goldman Sachs Group dropped their price target on American Airlines Group from $15.00 to $13.00 and set a "sell" rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, July 24th. Citigroup cut their price target on American Airlines Group from $22.00 to $19.00 and set a "buy" rating on the stock in a report on Friday, July 24th. Finally, Melius Research cut American Airlines Group from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating and upped their price objective for the stock from $15.00 to $19.00 in a research report on Tuesday, July 7th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have given a Buy rating, ten have assigned a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, American Airlines Group has an average rating of "Hold" and an average price target of $19.03.

American Airlines Group Stock Up 2.2%

NASDAQ AAL opened at $13.82 on Friday. The firm's 50 day moving average is $15.85 and its 200-day moving average is $13.72. The company has a market capitalization of $9.15 billion, a PE ratio of -28.20 and a beta of 1.34. American Airlines Group Inc. has a 12-month low of $10.09 and a 12-month high of $18.79.

American Airlines Group (NASDAQ:AAL - Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, July 23rd. The airline reported $0.15 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.03 by $0.12. American Airlines Group had a negative net margin of 0.56% and a negative return on equity of 9.11%. The business had revenue of $16.73 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $16.70 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $0.95 earnings per share. The firm's revenue was up 16.3% on a year-over-year basis. American Airlines Group has set its Q3 2026 guidance at -0.700--0.100 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at -0.650-0.650 EPS.

American Airlines Group Profile

American Airlines Group Inc is a leading global airline holding company headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas. Formed in December 2013 through the merger of AMR Corporation (parent of American Airlines) and US Airways Group, the company operates one of the world's largest passenger and cargo networks. Its subsidiaries include American Airlines, which provides mainline service, and American Eagle, a network of regional carriers operating short- and medium-haul routes on behalf of the mainline carrier.

The company offers scheduled air transportation for passengers and cargo to more than 350 destinations in over 50 countries.

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