American Airlines cuts 2026 forecast as high fuel costs hurt profit
Published on April 23, 2026.
American Airlines (AAL.O) has reduced its 2026 profit forecast to between $1.10 per share and $2.9 per cent, due to high jet fuel costs. The company now expects to report a loss of 40 cents per share, compared to the previous forecast of $1,100 per cent. The impact of the high cost of jet fuel is also being blamed on the Iran-led conflict.
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