American Airlines Group Inc. reported a fourth-quarter profit of $590 million, with record revenue of $13.7 billion for the quarter and $54.2 billion for the full year of 2024. Despite these strong financial results, the company's stock fell after it forecasted a first-quarter loss ranging from $0.20 to $0.40 per share, which was wider than the market's expectation of a $0.04 per share loss. For the full year of 2025, American Airlines projected adjusted earnings per share between $1.70 and $2.70, falling short of the analyst consensus of $2.42. The company attributed the anticipated first-quarter loss to increased costs from labor agreements, including significant wage hikes agreed upon in the previous year. CEO Robert Isom highlighted the airline's efforts to improve operational efficiency and expressed confidence in the company's positioning for 2025 due to its strong network and loyalty programs.