American Airlines’ Record-Breaking Revenue Falls Flat: What’s Behind the Stock Slump?

American Airlines has showcased strong performance metrics in recent quarters but is currently grappling with investor concerns over its first-quarter guidance. For Q4 2024, the airline delivered record-breaking revenue of $13.7 billion, contributing to an annual revenue milestone of $54.2 billion. Earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter stood at $0.84, exceeding expectations of $0.66. Despite these robust results, the company’s projection of an adjusted loss ranging between $0.40 and $0.20 per share for Q1 2025 has led to a sharp decline in its stock, which fell 9.6% to $16.88, effectively erasing gains made earlier in the year.