About American Airlines Group Inc. (AAL)
American Airlines Group Inc. is a Airlines company operating in the Industrials sector.
AAL trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- $12.60
- Market Cap
- $8.35B
- 52-Week High
- $18.79
- 52-Week Low
- $10.09
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Airlines
$1,000 Invested in American Airlines Group Inc. (AAL)
How much would $1,000 invested in AAL be worth today?
What would $1,000 invested in AAL 1 year ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in American Airlines Group Inc. (AAL) in 2025 would be worth $986 as of November 2026, representing a -1.4% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in AAL 3 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in American Airlines Group Inc. (AAL) in 2023 would be worth $1,130 as of November 2026, representing a +13.0% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in AAL 5 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in American Airlines Group Inc. (AAL) in 2021 would be worth $655 as of November 2026, representing a -34.5% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in AAL 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in American Airlines Group Inc. (AAL) in 2016 would be worth $328 as of November 2026, representing a -67.2% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in AAL at IPO be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in American Airlines Group Inc. (AAL) at IPO would be worth $693 as of November 2026, representing a -30.8% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 21+ years (253 months), American Airlines Group Inc. (AAL) has averaged a monthly return of +1.40% with a median return of +0.06%. The stock had 128 positive months (51%) and 125 negative months (49%). The best month in AAL's history was July 2008 with a +102.4% return, while the worst was May 2008 at -53.9%. Historically, October tends to be the strongest month (averaging +8.9%), and March the weakest (-4.1%).
AAL's longest winning streak was 6 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 8 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2012 with a cumulative return of +125.7%, and the worst was 2007 at -114.7%.
Annual Returns
Over 21 years of trading history, American Airlines Group Inc. (AAL) has delivered an average annual return of +10.14% with a median return of -9.57%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is -4.75%. The stock posted gains in 10 years (48%) and losses in 11 years (52%).
AAL's best year was 2012 with a +166.27% gain, while the worst was 2007 at -72.68%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 3, and the longest losing streak was 3 years. AAL achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 9 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 10 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -17.81% | $15.33 | $12.60 |
| 2025 | -12.05% | $17.43 | $15.33 |
| 2024 | +26.86% | $13.74 | $17.43 |
| 2023 | +8.02% | $12.72 | $13.74 |
| 2022 | -29.18% | $17.96 | $12.72 |
| 2021 | +13.89% | $15.77 | $17.96 |
| 2020 | -44.81% | $28.57 | $15.77 |
| 2019 | -9.57% | $31.60 | $28.57 |
| 2018 | -37.69% | $50.71 | $31.60 |
| 2017 | +12.40% | $45.12 | $50.71 |
| 2016 | +11.48% | $40.47 | $45.12 |
| 2015 | -20.35% | $50.81 | $40.47 |
| 2014 | +113.47% | $23.80 | $50.81 |
| 2013 | +87.04% | $12.73 | $23.80 |
| 2012 | +166.27% | $4.78 | $12.73 |
| 2011 | -49.35% | $9.44 | $4.78 |
| 2010 | +106.82% | $4.56 | $9.44 |
| 2009 | -37.39% | $7.29 | $4.56 |
| 2008 | -47.45% | $13.87 | $7.29 |
| 2007 | -72.68% | $50.77 | $13.87 |
| 2006 | +44.99% | $35.01 | $50.77 |
Frequently Asked Questions: AAL
What sector is AAL in? ▼
AAL operates in the Industrials sector, specifically in the Airlines industry.
How has AAL performed historically? ▼
Over 21 years of trading history, AAL has posted gains in 10 years (48% of the time). The best year was 2012 with a +166.3% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in AAL? ▼
You can invest in AAL through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold AAL.
Last updated: 11/1/2026