American Airlines scales back 2025 profit outlook as third-quarter forecast falls short

Core Insights - American Airlines' third-quarter profit forecast has fallen short of expectations, with the company reinstating its 2025 financial forecast significantly below earlier projections [1] - The adjusted per-share loss forecast for 2025 is now estimated to be as much as 20 cents, or earnings of up to 80 cents, a substantial decrease from the previous adjusted earnings estimates of $1.70 to $2.70 made in January [2] - The airline industry, including American Airlines, withdrew its 2025 financial outlook in April due to fluctuating tariffs and weaker-than-expected demand [2] Financial Performance - In the second quarter, American Airlines reported an adjusted loss per share of 95 cents, which was worse than the Wall Street estimate of 78 cents [2] - The company's revenue for the second quarter was $14.39 billion, slightly below the expected $14.3 billion [2]