American Airways scales again 2025 revenue outlook as third-quarter forecast falls brief


American Airways planes on the tarmac on the Miami Worldwide Airport on Feb. 19, 2025 in Miami, Florida.

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American Airways‘ third-quarter revenue forecast fell wanting expectations because the provider reinstated its 2025 monetary forecast effectively under its outlook in the beginning of the yr.

American on Thursday forecast a 2025 adjusted per-share lack of as a lot as 20 cents or earnings of as a lot as 80 cents, down from adjusted earnings estimates of between $1.70 to $2.70 it made in January. American, together with different airways, pulled its 2025 monetary outlook in April as carriers grappled with on-again-off-again tariffs and weaker-than-expected demand.

The airline mentioned in an earnings launch that it solely expects the low-end of its forecast if “there have been to be macro weaknesses that aren’t seen immediately” and the excessive finish if the home journey market continues to enhance.

Right here is how American carried out within the second quarter in contrast with Wall Avenue estimates compiled by LSEG:

  • Earnings per share: 95 cents adjusted vs. 78 cents
  • Income: $14.39 billion vs. $14.3 billion anticipated

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For the third quarter, American mentioned it expects an adjusted per-share lack of 10 cents to 60 cents, whereas analysts polled by LSEG estimated a 7 cent loss.

Within the three months ended June 30, American’s income rose 0.4% to $14.39 billion, forward of expectations, whereas web revenue dropped 16.5% to $599 million, or 91 cents a share. Adjusting for one-time gadgets, American posted earnings of $628 million, or 95 cents a share, effectively forward of analysts’ expectations.

Correction: This story has been up to date to right the earnings per share for the second quarter.