American expects that revenue will remain strong but earnings will be weighed down by higher non-fuel costs. The stock has performed quite well of late -- up 60% in the last six months, even after Thursday's decline -- and analysts appear to have gotten ahead of operations.

American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ:AAL), one of the largest airlines in the United States, has been navigating a complex landscape of challenges and opportunities as it seeks to regain its competitive edge in the post-pandemic era.