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03Detailed Report
AAL
American Airlines Group Inc
Period
Q4 2024
CurrencyUSD
Report TypeQuarterly Earnings
GeneratedJun 19, 2026
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Executive Summary
American Airlines Group Inc. demonstrated a robust performance in Q4 2024, achieving a record revenue of $13.66 billion, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 4.6%. The adjusted earnings per diluted share stood at $0.86, exceeding guidance and showcasing effective cost management despite inflationary pressures. Management highlighted key accomplishments including a significant reduction of over $15 billion in debt ahead of schedule and a historic cash inflow of $2.2 billion from free cash flow, emphasizing efforts to stabilize the balance sheet and enhance shareholder value. Management remains confident in its growth trajectory, supported by improved operations and a strong loyalty program, AAdvantage.
American Airlines reported total operating expenses of $12.52 billion, largely driven by increased fuel and labor costs. However, sentiments around capacity growth remains positive as unit revenue increased 2% year-over-year.
Income Statement
Metric
Value
YoY Change
QoQ Change
Revenue
13.66B
4.58%
0.10%
Gross Profit
3.19B
21.28%
14.65%
Operating Income
1.13B
70.53%
1 174.16%
Net Income
590.00M
3 005.26%
-495.97%
EPS
0.90
2 900.00%
-491.30%
Key Financial Ratios
Gross Profit Margin
Fair
23.30%
Gross profit margin is moderate, room for improvement in cost management
Operating Profit Margin
Fair
8.30%
Operating margin is moderate, room for improvement in cost management
Net Profit Margin
Fair
4.32%
Net profit margin is moderate, room for improvement in cost management
Return on Assets
Weak
0.96%
Return on assets suggests inefficient capital allocation
Return on Equity
Weak
-0.15%
Return on equity suggests inefficient capital allocation
Current Ratio
Concern
0.54
Current ratio below safe levels, potential liquidity risk
Debt to Equity
Conservative
-9.44
Debt-to-equity shows conservative leverage and low financial risk
P/E Ratio
Value
4.85x
P/E ratio suggests potential undervaluation or stable earnings
Price to Book
Undervalued
-2.88x
Trading below book value, potential value opportunity or distressed
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