American Airlines scales back 2025 profit outlook as third-quarter forecast falls short
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American Airlines' third-quarter profit forecast fell short of expectations
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July 24, 2025
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The analysis indicates that Interestingly, From an analytical perspective, American Airlines planes on the tarmac at the Miami International Airport on Feb. 19, 2025 in Miami, Florida, given the current landscape
Joe Raedle | Getty ImagesAmerican Airlines' third-quarter fit forecast fell short of expectations as the carrier reinstated its 2025 financial forecast well below its outlook at the start of the year, considering recent developments
American on Thursday forecast a 2025 adjusted per- loss of as much as 20 cents or earnings of as much as 80 cents, down from adjusted earnings estimates of between $1. 70 it made in January
American, along with other airlines, pulled its 2025 financial outlook in April as carriers grappled with on-again-off-again tariffs and weaker-than-expected demand
The airline said in an earnings release that it only expects the low-end of its forecast if "there were to be macro weaknesses that are not seen today" and the high end if the domestic travel market continues to imve
Here is how American performed in the second quarter compared with Wall Street estimates compiled by LSEG:Loss per : 95 cents adjusted vs. 78 centsRevenue: $14 (which is quite significant) (noteworthy indeed). 39 billion vs
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Delta says segmentation is coming to high-end cabinsFor the third quarter, American said it expects an adjusted per- loss of 10 cents to 60 cents, while analysts polled by LSEG estimated a 7 cent loss, in light of current trends
Additionally, In the three months June 30, American's revenue rose 0. 39 billion, ahead of expectations, while net income dropped 16 (remarkable data), in light of current trends. 5% to $599 million, or 91 cents a, in today's market environment
Adjusting for one-time items, American posted earnings of $628 million, or 95 cents a, well ahead of analysts' expectations
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