American Airlines Group Inc.

AAL · Industrials

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 .

Sector
Industrials
Industry
Airlines

Key Statistics

Current Price
$10.81
Market Cap
$7.14B
52-Week High
$16.50
52-Week Low
$8.50
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Airlines

$1,000 Invested in American Airlines Group Inc. (AAL)

1 Year
$949
+-5%
3 Years
$773
+-23%
5 Years
$430
+-57%
10 Years
$268
+-73%
Since IPO
$594
+-41%

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 $949 as of May 2026, representing a -5.1% 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 $773 as of May 2026, representing a -22.7% 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 $430 as of May 2026, representing a -57.0% 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 $268 as of May 2026, representing a -73.2% 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 $594 as of May 2026, representing a -40.6% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+1.34%
Positive Months
125
51% of 246
Negative Months
121
49% of 246
Data Period
20+ years
246 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Jul 2008 (+102.4%)
Best month on avg: October (+9.6%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: May 2008 (-53.9%)
Worst month on avg: March (-4.1%)

Over the past 20+ years (246 months), American Airlines Group Inc. (AAL) has averaged a monthly return of +1.34% with a median return of +0.07%. The stock had 125 positive months (51%) and 121 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 +9.6%), 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 +9.58% with a median return of -9.57%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is -5.44%. 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.

Avg Return
+9.58%
Best Year
2012 (+166.27%)
Worst Year
2007 (-72.68%)
Positive Years
10/21
Year Return Start End
2026 -29.48% $15.33 $10.81
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: 3/24/2026