The earnings call reflects a strong financial position with record free cash flow and strategic achievements, though it acknowledges challenges in cost management and specific markets. The outlook for 2025 is cautiously optimistic with potential for improved performance.

Company Guidance

During the American Airlines Group's Q4 2024 earnings call, the company provided comprehensive guidance, showcasing their strong financial performance and strategic outlook. The airline reported a fourth-quarter adjusted pretax profit of $808 million, translating to an adjusted earnings per diluted share of $0.86, surpassing their previous guidance. For the full year, they achieved an adjusted pretax profit of $1.8 billion, with adjusted earnings per diluted share of $1.96. Revenue for the fourth quarter grew by 4.6% year-over-year, with unit revenue increasing by 2%, driven by a 2.5% rise in capacity. The company achieved record free cash flow of $2.2 billion in 2024 and reduced total debt by over $15 billion since mid-2021. Looking ahead to 2025, American Airlines anticipates first-quarter capacity to be flat to down 2% year-over-year, with full-year revenue expected to grow between 4.5% and 7.5%. They forecast a first-quarter loss of $0.20 to $0.40 per diluted share, with full-year earnings projected at $1.70 to $2.70 per share. The company also highlighted future plans, including the delivery of 40 to 50 new aircraft in 2025 and the expectation of more than $2 billion in free cash flow for the year.

Record-Breaking Free Cash Flow

Generated record free cash flow of $2.2 billion in 2024, exceeding expectations and achieving debt reduction goals ahead of schedule.

Strong Revenue and Earnings Performance

Fourth quarter adjusted pretax profit of $808 million and full-year adjusted earnings per diluted share of $1.96, surpassing guidance.

Successful Cost Management Initiatives

Delivered nearly $500 million in savings through reengineering initiatives, exceeding the target by $100 million.

Strategic Partnerships and Growth

Announced a new 10-year agreement with Citi for the AAdvantage co-branded credit card, expected to grow cash payments by 10% annually.

Operational Achievements

Ranked second in completion factor and on-time departures among the four largest U.S. carriers for the year.

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American Airlines (AAL) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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AAL Earnings History

Report Date	Fiscal Quarter	Forecast / EPS	Last Year's EPS	EPS YoY Change	Slides	Play Transcript
Apr 24, 2025	2025 (Q1)	-0.27 / -	-0.34	―	―	―
Jan 23, 2025	2024 (Q4)	0.66 / 0.86	0.29	196.55% (+0.57)
Oct 24, 2024	2024 (Q3)	0.18 / 0.30	0.38	-21.05% (-0.08)
Jul 25, 2024	2024 (Q2)	1.06 / 1.09	1.92	-43.23% (-0.83)
Apr 25, 2024	2024 (Q1)	-0.27 / -0.34	0.05	-780.00% (-0.39)
Jan 25, 2024	2023 (Q4)	0.11 / 0.29	1.17	-75.21% (-0.88)
Oct 19, 2023	2023 (Q3)	0.26 / 0.38	0.69	-44.93% (-0.31)
Jul 20, 2023	2023 (Q2)	1.59 / 1.92	0.76	152.63% (+1.16)
Apr 27, 2023	2023 (Q1)	0.04 / 0.05	-2.32	102.16% (+2.37)
Jan 26, 2023	2022 (Q4)	1.00 / 1.17	-1.42	182.39% (+2.59)

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AAL Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
Jan 23, 2025	$18.66	$17.03	-8.74%
Oct 24, 2024	$12.83	$12.78	-0.39%
Jul 25, 2024	$10.17	$10.60	+4.23%
Apr 25, 2024	$13.92	$14.13	+1.51%

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