American Airlines: Susquehanna maintains Neutral, raises PT to $12 from $10.

American Airlines: Susquehanna maintains Neutral, raises PT to $12 from $10.

American Airlines (AAL) has been the focus of market attention following recent developments and analyst updates. On September 12, 2025, Susquehanna Financial Group maintained its neutral stance on the stock but raised its price target to $12, up from $10. This move reflects the ongoing analysis of the company's financial health and market performance.

American Airlines closed at $11.43 in the latest trading session, marking a +1.42% move from the prior day, outperforming the S&P 500's 0.06% gain. The stock has seen a decrease of 16.15% over the last month, lagging behind the Transportation sector's loss of 0.58% and the S&P 500's gain of 3.94% American Airlines (AAL) Exceeds Market Returns: Some Facts to Consider^[1].

In terms of earnings, analysts expect American Airlines to report earnings of -$0.24 per share, representing a year-over-year decline of 180%. The consensus estimate for revenue is $13.65 billion, up 0.01% from the prior-year quarter. For the entire year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates forecast earnings of $0.45 per share and revenue of $54.52 billion, indicating changes of -77.04% and +0.57%, respectively, compared to the previous year American Airlines (AAL) Exceeds Market Returns: Some Facts to Consider^[1].

The Zacks Rank system, which integrates estimate changes, currently rates American Airlines at #3 (Hold), indicating a neutral outlook. The stock is trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 24.89, which is a premium compared to the average Forward P/E of 10.13 in its industry American Airlines (AAL) Exceeds Market Returns: Some Facts to Consider^[1].

Susquehanna's decision to raise the price target to $12 reflects a cautious optimism about the company's potential for recovery. The analyst's note also highlights the importance of monitoring the company's performance in its upcoming earnings disclosure. Investors should keep a close eye on any changes in analyst estimates, as these can provide insights into the stock's future performance American Airlines (AAL) Exceeds Market Returns: Some Facts to Consider^[1].

In other news, American Airlines has been involved in a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Transportation over a rule for better wheelchair user protections, with enforcement delayed until December 2026 Key facts: Evercore ISI Group has increased the price target for American Airlines Group to $14.00 per share, up from a previous target of $13.00.^[3]. Additionally, the company has established a new codeshare partnership with Porter Airlines to improve travel options for customers traveling between the U.S. and Canada Key facts: Evercore ISI Group has increased the price target for American Airlines Group to $14.00 per share, up from a previous target of $13.00.^[3].