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Mar 31, 2021

American Airlines Q1 2021 Earnings Report

American Airlines reported a net loss and a decrease in revenue compared to the previous year, but saw positive signs of recovery in demand and took steps to strengthen its business.

Key Takeaways

American Airlines reported a first-quarter 2021 revenue of $4.0 billion, a net loss of $1.3 billion, and ended the quarter with $17.3 billion in total available liquidity. The company is taking steps to strengthen its business by supporting customers and team members, reducing costs, and improving its liquidity position.

First-quarter revenue was $4.0 billion, down 53% year over year.

First-quarter net loss was $1.3 billion, or ($1.97) per share.

Raised $10 billion through debt offering backed by the AAdvantage program.

Ended the first quarter with approximately $17.3 billion of total available liquidity.

Total Revenue
$4.01B
Previous year: $8.52B
-52.9%
EPS
-$4.32
Previous year: -$2.65
+63.0%
Yield
$14.2
Previous year: $17
-16.8%
Passenger revenue per ASM
$8.42
Total revenue per ASM
$10.6
Gross Profit
-$2.16B
Previous year: $65M
-3416.9%
Cash and Equivalents
$277M
Previous year: $474M
-41.6%
Total Assets
$68.6B
Previous year: $58.6B
+17.2%

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Forward Guidance

American expects its second-quarter capacity to be down 20 to 25% compared to the second quarter of 2019. The Company expects its second-quarter total revenue to be down approximately 40% versus the second quarter 2019. The Company also expects its second quarter pre-tax margin excluding net special items will be between negative 27% and negative 30%.

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