American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ:AAL) reported Q2 revenue of $16.7B and adjusted EPS $0.15 amid an 83% jump in fuel costs weighing on a 2.7% operating margin, while liquidity of ~$11.3B supports fleet expansion, network growth, Starlink Wi‑Fi rollout and $4B 2026 capex despite cut 2026 EPS guidance.
Previous Week Recap
- AAL Q2 Revenue Growth, EPS Decline: AAL Q2 revenue hit $16.7B (+16.3% YoY); adjusted EPS $0.15 (GAAP $0.11). Fuel costs rose ~83% (~$2.2B), operating margin 2.7%. Liquidity ≈ $11.3B. 2026 adj EPS guidance cut to -$0.65–$0.65.
- AAL Plans Network Expansion, Capex: AAL plans network expansion (new/transatlantic routes, Venezuela restart), fleet deliveries, Starlink Wi‑Fi rollout from 2027, ~$4B planned 2026 capex and ongoing balance-sheet actions.
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