Stock Pulse
American Airlines (AAL) withdrew its full-year guidance due to economic headwinds and weaker domestic demand, despite a narrower-than-expected Q1 2025 loss [1]. Goldman Sachs downgraded AAL to Sell, citing a weak balance sheet and operating leverage, making it vulnerable to economic uncertainty [6], [10]. AAL settled its 2025 Convertible Senior Notes in cash, eliminating potential share dilution [11]. While billionaire Andreas Halvorsen's $236 million stake suggests upside potential [1], the company faces operational challenges, including a minor plane collision [2] and broader market volatility impacting stock performance [2], [8]. AAL will webcast its Q1 2025 earnings call on April 24th [4]. Despite some positive news like a tariff pause [5], [9] and a new Citi partnership [8], the overall outlook remains cautious.