The carrier expects an adjusted loss of between 40 cents and 20 cents per share, steeper than the 4 cents per share loss estimated by Wall Street.

American Airlines (AAL) reported earnings that beat the company’s fourth-quarter expectations. Earnings per share were a full $0.20 above analysts’ target. American Airlines also beat the company’s top line revenue target handily resulting in 4.6% sales growth compared to last year.

Key Takeaways American Airlines shares slumped in premarket trading Thursday as the carrier's soft outlook outweighed stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter results.The airline projected a much wider fiscal 2025 first-quarter adjusted loss than analysts expect.