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American Airlines trims 2026 profit outlook after $4B+ jet-fuel cost jump; reports Q1 2026 net loss of $382M

American Airlines cut its 2026 profit guidance as rising jet fuel adds more than $4 billion to costs. The carrier posted a first-quarter 2026 net loss of $382 million (-$0.58/diluted share) on $13.9 billion revenue (+10.8%) and ended the quarter with $10.8 billion in liquidity and unencumbered assets.

Discovered 2026-04-22T07:34:25.312627-07:00 | 2026-04-22T07:34:25.312627-07:00

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2026-04-23T06:24:29.566632-07:00

American Airlines posted record first quarter (Q1) revenue but still reported a GAAP net loss, with strong demand and improving margins positioning the carrier for a better 2026. American generated $13.9 billion in Q1 2026 revenue, the highest first‑quarter total in its history, even after absorbing an estimated $320 million impact from winter storms. Despite the revenue strength, the airline recorded a GAAP net loss of $382 million (‑$0.58 per share) and an adjusted net loss of $267 million (‑$0.40 per sha • airlinersgallery.smugmug.com

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