Citigroup Rates American Airlines (AAL) buy, $22 Price Target

Citigroup maintains its buy rating on American Airlines, setting a price target of $22, a 21.18% upside from the current price.

By EarningsIQ Research Desk · Published Jun 26, 2026, 3:01 PM EDT · Updated Jul 1, 2026, 7:02 AM EDT

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Citigroup rated American Airlines Group Inc. ($AAL) "buy" with a $22 price target on June 26, 2026.

Since the rating, $AAL is down 0.7% after 1 week, down 16.3% after 1 month and down 33.5% to date (from the $17.87 close on Jun 26, 2026).

AAL American Airlines Group Inc.

$11.88 -23.26% year to date

Daily close · Oct 16, 2026

Key Points

Citigroup reiterated its buy rating on American Airlines with a $22 price target on June 26, 2026.
Citigroup's $22 price target implies 21.18% upside from American Airlines Group Inc.'s ($AAL) current $18.16 share price.
American Airlines shares traded near $17.77 on Friday, with a market cap of $11.6 billion and a forward P/E of 7.86.
Recent insider buying activity included multiple purchases on June 10, 2026, with no disclosed transaction values.

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Citigroup has reiterated its buy rating on American Airlines Group Inc. (NasdaqGS: AAL) with a price target of $22. Analyst John Godyn maintained this outlook on June 26, 2026. Shares of American Airlines traded near $17.77 on Friday.

Analyst rating track record

Citigroup vs. the S&P 500

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All-time return +28.74% S&P 500 +28.62%

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American Airlines Group Inc. Stock Up 54.0%

American Airlines Group Inc. has a market cap of about $11.6 billion. Its stock carries a P/E ratio of 56.68 and a forward P/E of 7.86, suggesting future earnings growth. The beta of 1.365 indicates higher volatility compared to the broader market. Over the past year, the stock has ranged from a low of $10.09 to a high of $18.04. The 50-day moving average is $13.49, while the 200-day moving average stands at $13.22.

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$AAL price target

American Airlines Group Inc. daily closes and this analyst's $22 target. Not advice.

Insider Buying and Selling at American Airlines Group Inc.

There has been notable insider buying at American Airlines. On June 10, 2026, several insiders, including Martin Nesbitt and Susan Kronick, each purchased 11,177 shares. These transactions did not disclose a purchase price or total value.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On June 26, 2026, Citigroup maintained its buy rating with a $22 price target. Other analysts have also weighed in recently. For instance, Barclays and Evercore ISI Group both maintained hold ratings with targets of $19 and $17, respectively, on June 25, 2026. Morgan Stanley reinforced its buy rating with a higher target of $24 on June 1, 2026. The consensus rating remains a buy, with a mean target price of $16.11 among 24 analysts.

About American Airlines Group

American Airlines Group Inc., headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, operates as a major airline carrier. It provides passenger and cargo services through various hubs across the United States and international gateways. The company has an extensive fleet and a workforce of approximately 138,900 employees. Robert D. Isom Jr. serves as its CEO.

Bottom Line

Investors closely watch analyst ratings for insights into a company's potential performance. Citigroup's reaffirmation of a buy rating for American Airlines reflects confidence in the company's prospects. As with all 13F filings and analyst reports, it's important to remember that these insights are backward-looking and may not fully reflect the current market conditions.