Track record · closed signal

American Airlines Group Inc. (AAL) — closed signal from February 4, 2026

Partial Published before the outcome was known, scored automatically when the window closed on May 5, 2026.

Predicted vs. what happened

AAL price · publication thesis → realized outcomesplit-adjusted

$13.80 – $14.60Entry zone — fair-value band

$14.30Published — price the day we called it

$16.30Target — the price the thesis aimed for

$15.38Peak — highest point inside the window, not a realized return

$11.81Window close — end-of-window price, context only

What happened

Partial

Reached 54% of the predicted growth at its peak, without hitting the target.

Peak price

$15.38

peak on February 11, 2026 — not a realized return

Peak gain

+7.5%

peak, from the publication price

Window close

$11.81

end-of-window price, context only

Days to target

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Window

February 4, 2026 – May 5, 2026

The thesis — published February 4, 2026

Predicted growth

+14%

over the measurement window

Target price

$16.30

the price the thesis aimed for

Entry zone

$13.80 – $14.60

the fair-value band we waited for

Price at publication

$14.30

published February 4, 2026

Confidence

66%

how strongly the data lined up

Timeframe

Short-term (0–3 months)

American Airlines is a risky, short-term rebound idea. Cheapness can attract quick buyers, but recent results showed weather and operational problems that could hurt momentum. Over the next 0-3 months this trade only works if the price stays near current support and travel demand doesn't weaken. Use small positions and lock profits on jumps.

Primary drivers

Short-term bargain interest can bring quick buyers
Recovery after disruptions could improve mood
Highly sensitive to changes in travel demand and fuel news
News about operations can quickly reverse gains

How it played out

AAL: rebound thesis only partly played out

Lyra published AAL on February 4, 2026 at $14.30 as a risky short-term rebound idea. The expected growth was 14%, with a target of $16.30. The thesis pointed to short-term bargain interest, possible recovery after disruptions, sensitivity to travel demand and fuel news, and the risk that operations news could reverse gains quickly.

Inside the window, AAL rose to $15.38 on February 11, a 7.5% peak gain. It never reached the target. By May 5, it ended at $11.81. The rebound appeared, but it stayed below the target and then faded. The thesis partly played out.

What happened during the window

On April 23, 2026, MarketWatch reported that American Airlines posted first-quarter revenue of $13.91 billion and a per-share loss of $0.40. On April 23, 2026, The Guardian reported that American Airlines said higher jet fuel prices would add $4 billion in costs for the year.

Prices are shown split- and dividend-adjusted, matching what public charts show today.

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