American Airlines posts record Q2 revenue of $16.7B but net income falls

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American Airlines continues to execute on commercial priorities, delivering highest quarterly revenue in company history

July 23, 2026 7:00 AM EDT

FORT WORTH, Texas, July 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ: AAL) today reported its second-quarter 2026 financial results, including record quarterly revenue, driven by strong demand for Americans product and solid commercial execution.

Second-quarter highlights:

Record revenueof $16.7 billion, up 16.3% yearoveryear, the highest quarterly revenueincompanyhistory,drivenbystrongperformanceacross American's four commercial pillars.Strong demand and execution that offset nearly 50% of theover $2.2billion year-over-year fuel expense increase.GAAP net income of $71 million, or $0.11 per diluted share.Adjusted net income of $99 million1, or $0.15 per diluted share.... More