Here's What Key Metrics Tell Us About American Airlines (AAL) Q2 Earnings

Financial Performance - For the quarter ended June 2025, American Airlines reported revenue of $14.39 billion, a 0.4% increase year-over-year, and EPS of $0.95, down from $1.09 in the same quarter last year [1] - The reported revenue exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $14.29 billion by 0.73%, while the EPS surprise was +20.25% compared to the consensus estimate of $0.79 [1] Key Metrics - Operating cost per ASM excluding net special items and fuel was 13.59 cents, slightly below the average estimate of 13.64 cents [4] - Passenger load factor was 84.7%, marginally below the average estimate of 84.8% [4] - Average aircraft fuel price was $2.29 per gallon, lower than the estimated $2.38 per gallon [4] Revenue Breakdown - Domestic passenger revenue was $9.16 billion, below the average estimate of $9.25 billion, representing a year-over-year decline of 2% [4] - Total international passenger revenue was $3.96 billion, exceeding the average estimate of $3.84 billion, with a year-over-year increase of 2.7% [4] - Revenue from cargo was $211 million, surpassing the estimated $201.19 million, reflecting an 8.2% increase year-over-year [4] Stock Performance - Shares of American Airlines have returned +14.7% over the past month, outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +5.7% change [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating potential performance in line with the broader market in the near term [3]