American Airlines stock has dropped over 28% in 2025, underperforming the market, but billionaire hedge fund manager David Tepper added 9.25 million shares to his portfolio in Q3, showing confidence in the struggling carrier. The airline reported better-than-expected Q3 results, raising its full-year earnings guidance and forecasting adjusted earnings per share to be between $0.45 and $0.75 for the current quarter. Analysts predict AAL stock could double over the next two years if priced at 7.5x forward earnings. Currently, nine analysts recommend “Strong Buy” for AAL stock, with an average price target of $15.56.

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