American Airlines (AAL) could be a solid addition to your portfolio given its recent upgrade to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). An upward trend in earnings estimates -- one of the most powerful forces impacting stock prices -- has triggered this rating change.A company's changing earnings picture is at the core of the Zacks rating. The system tracks the Zacks Consensus Estimate -- the consensus measure of EPS estimates from the sell-side analysts covering the stock -- for the current and following years.Since ...

The top 10 travel days in the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) long history all came in 2024, according to the US Department of Transportation. With travel booming and Delta Air Lines in the spotlight to start 2025, let's check in on three airline stocks all fresh off recent highs.Upgrade Potential for AAL, LUVDespite a system outage and ground stop on Christmas Eve, American Airlines Group Inc (NASDAQ:AAL) stock is heading toward a 2.7% weekly win. The shares are 26.2% higher in 2024, and a c ...

Here are five stocks added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List today:American Airlines Group Inc. (AAL) : This air transportation company has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 18.7% over the last 60 days.Construction Partners, Inc. (ROAD) : This civil infrastructure company has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 10.7% over the last 60 days.Payoneer Global Inc. (PAYO) : This financial technology company has seen the Zacks Con ...

Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong value characteristics for investors to consider today, December 27:American Airlines Group Inc. (AAL) : This air transportation company carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 18.7% over the last 60 days.American Airlines Group has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 10.50 compared with 20.30 for the industry. The company possesses a Value Scoreof A.Fresenius Medical Care AG (FMS) : This di ...

Photo by Mario Tama/Getty ImagesGetty ImagesThe stock market is likely to continue to rally into January. There may be some weakness from February into March, but 2025 is due to close on the upside.The relative strength screen of the S&P 500 stocks shows three airline stocks in the top fifteen.S&P 500 Relative Strength ScreenUnited, American, and Alaska are among the strongest stocks. Cycles Research Investments LLCApplying the same analysis to the S&P groups, the airline group is ranked number three.S&P 50 ...

American Airlines (AAL) appears an attractive pick given a noticeable improvement in the company's earnings outlook. The stock has been a strong performer lately, and the momentum might continue with analysts still raising their earnings estimates for the company.The rising trend in estimate revisions, which is a result of growing analyst optimism on the earnings prospects of this world's largest airline, should get reflected in its stock price. After all, empirical research shows a strong correlation betwe ...

American Airlines Group Inc (NASDAQ:AAL) stock is down 1.4% to trade at $17.01 at last check, after the company grounded flights across the nation due to a technical issue. Operations have already resumed, though.AAL sports a 25.5% year-to-date lead, and is fresh off a Dec. 10, 52-week high of $17.96. The $16 region contained the equity's pullback from that peak, with the ascending 20-day moving average also providing support.Analysts are already pessimistic, with 12 of the 20 firms in coverage calling it a ...

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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) canceled a brief nationwide ground stop requested by American Airlines (AAL) on Christmas Eve, one of the busiest travel days of the year. "A technical issue is affecting American flights this morning," American Airlines said, according to reports. "Our teams are working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible, and we apologize to our customers for the inconvenience." Americans are expected to travel in large numbers this holiday season. The American Automobile ...

American Airlines planes sit by their gates at the Miami International Airport on October 25, 2024 in Miami, Florida.American Airlines grounded flights nationwide Wednesday morning due to a technical issue, snarling travel during what carriers expect to be a period of record demand for the holidays.By 7:55 a.m. ET the groundstop had been lifted, an American Airlines spokeswoman told CNBC."A technical issue is affecting American flights this morning," a spokeswoman said. "Our teams are working to resolve the ...