Wall Street Zen downgraded American Airlines Group (NASDAQ: AAL) from "hold" to "sell" on Saturday, April 11. The airline recently reported quarterly earnings per share of $0.16, missing the consensus estimate of $0.38.
Management issued weak guidance projecting a loss for the first quarter of 2026. The company's full-year 2026 earnings outlook also raised concerns regarding short-term profitability.
Short interest in the stock increased by approximately 32%. This metric now represents 11.3% of the float, signaling significant downside pressure from investors.