American Airlines Sees Strong Demand, but Fuel Spike Threatens Profit Outlook

Key Points Interested in American Airlines Group Inc.? Here are five stocks we like better. Demand remains strong: American Airlines expects third-quarter revenue growth of 16% to 19%, with broad-based strength across corporate, international, domestic, premium and coach travel. Fuel costs threaten profitability: Fourth-quarter fuel prices have risen about $1 per gallon in four weeks, potentially adding roughly $1 billion to quarterly fuel expense and prompting possible capacity reductions. Long-term growth initiatives continue: American is expanding premium seating, rebuilding its network and growing its AAdvantage-Citi co-brand partnership, which it expects could contribute $1.5 billion in pretax profit by 2030.