American Airlines Surges to 115th in Trading Volume with 8.11 Billion Shares Exchanged

On May 27, 2025, American Airlines (AAL) saw a significant increase in trading volume, with a total of 8.11 billion shares traded, marking a 55.19% rise from the previous day. This surge placed AAL at the 115th position in terms of trading volume for the day. The stock price of American Airlines also rose by 4.02%.

American Airlines is focusing on high-income travelers to bolster its earnings. This strategy is part of the company's efforts to maintain profitability in a competitive market. By targeting affluent travelers, American Airlines aims to secure a stable revenue stream and enhance its market position.

American Airlines' stock performance has been closely watched by analysts, with 19 analysts providing one-year price targets. The average target price is $13.04, with estimates ranging from $8.00 to $20.00. This average target suggests an 11.66% upside from the current stock price of $11.68. Additionally, 23 brokerage firms have given American Airlines an average brokerage recommendation of 2.4, indicating an "Outperform" status. This rating scale ranges from 1 to 5, where 1 signifies a Strong Buy and 5 denotes a Sell.