American Airlines Group Inc. AAL

Revenue Intelligence Report • 52 quarters of SEC filing data • Updated 2026-03-15

Revenue is anchored in core airline operations and passenger demand, with the latest quarterly revenue near $14B. The model implies a strong SG&A ROI, with $1 of SG&A spending generating $1.11 of long-run revenue. Holdout testing shows the forecast predicting $14B versus actual $14B (3.0% error), while overall MAPE is 15.7%, indicating moderate forecast accuracy. The FY revenue forecast is $54B, down 1.1% year over year, suggesting a modest negative growth path even as SG&A efficiency remains favorable.

Investment Thesis

At 15.7% MAPE, the model captures American Airlines Group Inc.'s broad revenue trajectory, though quarterly variability suggests sensitivity to external factors. Each $1 of SG&A spending generates $1.11 in revenue, reflecting strong commercial efficiency.

Next FY Revenue
$54.0B
-1.1% YoY
SG&A Multiplier
$1.11 per $1
Model Accuracy
15.7% MAPE
Holdout validation: The model predicted $14B vs the actual $14B — an error of 3.0%.
Note: American Airlines Group Inc. does not report R&D expenses separately. This analysis uses SG&A spending only.

Revenue Forecast

AAL Revenue Forecast

Quarterly Detail

QuarterModel ForecastActual95% RangeYoY GrowthStatus
Q4 2025 $14B $14B $11B – $16B -0.6% ✓ In range
Q2 2026 $14B $9.6B – $17B +7.8%
Q3 2026 $13B $8.7B – $18B -6.2%
Q4 2026 $13B $7.9B – $19B -1.4%
Q1 2027 $14B $7.3B – $20B -3.5%

How Spending Drives Revenue

AAL Spending Timing
Reading this chart: Each line shows the cumulative revenue generated per $1 spent over subsequent quarters. The effect builds over 4-5 quarters as investments mature.

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