The airline sector declined in pre-market trading, dragged down by a negative outlook from American Airlines (AAL), a top holding in the JETS ETF. American Airlines significantly cut its full-year 2026 adjusted earnings per share guidance to a range of -$0.65 to $0.65, citing an expected $700 million increase in third-quarter fuel expenses. This forecast, which implies a potential loss for the year, has raised investor concerns about rising costs and shrinking profit margins across the industry, leading to analyst price target cuts.
Airline Stocks Fall as American Airlines Slashes Profit Outlook