How to buy American Airlines Group shares

American Airlines Group shares have fallen -0.54% from yesterday's closing price ($14.7). Learn how to easily invest in American Airlines Group shares in the UK.

American Airlines Group (AAL) is a publicly traded airlines business based in the US. It opened the day at $14.87 after a previous close of $14.78. During the day the price has varied from a low of $14.61 to a high of $14.88. The latest price was $14.7 (25 minute delay). American Airlines Group is listed on the NASDAQ and employs 130,800 staff. All prices are listed in US Dollars.

How to buy shares in American Airlines Group

  1. Choose a platform. If you're a beginner, our share-dealing table below can help you choose.
  2. Open your account. You'll need your ID, bank details and national insurance number.
  3. Confirm your payment details. You'll need to fund your account with a bank transfer, debit card or credit card.
  4. Search the platform for stock code: AAL in this case.
  5. Research American Airlines Group shares. The platform should provide the latest information available.
  6. Buy your American Airlines Group shares. It's that simple.
The whole process can take as little as 15 minutes. You'll need a smartphone or computer, an internet connection, your passport or driving licence and a means of payment.
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Fees for buying 100x American Airlines Group shares with popular platforms

Both exchange rates and share prices fluctuate in real time, so the costs presented here should be considered as a guide only. They do not incorporate stamp duty. Always refer to the platform itself for availability and pricing – which may differ from our information.

Platform Customer rating Platform fee Min. initial deposit Trading fee estimate
Freetrade logo ★★★★★ £0 - £9.99 No minimum £6.92
£1,179.83 total
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eToro Free Stocks logo ★★★★★ £0 $50 £5.86
£1,178.78 total
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IG Share Dealing logo ★★★★★ £0 £250 £13.88
£1,186.80 total
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CMC Invest share dealing account logo Not yet rated £0 No minimum £5.86
£1,178.78 total
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Hargreaves Lansdown Fund and Share Account logo ★★★★★ £0 £1 £23.68
£1,196.59 total
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Degiro Share Dealing logo ★★★★★ £0 No minimum £1.17
£1,174.09 total
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Is it a good time to buy American Airlines Group stock?

Only you can make the decision on the time to leap. The gauge below shows real-time ratings that are based on 26 popular indicators such as moving averages, for specific time periods. It's not a recommendation but is simply technical analysis that can form part of your research.

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Invest in American Airlines Group shares

  • Start investing from $50
  • Pay no stamp duty on UK shares
  • Commission-free trading. Other fees may apply.

All investing should be regarded as longer term. The value of your investments can go up and down, and you may get back less than you invest. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. If you’re not sure which investments are right for you, please seek out a financial adviser. Capital at risk.

Is American Airlines Group under- or over-valued?

Valuing a stock is incredibly difficult, and any metric has to be viewed as part of a bigger picture of overall performance. However, analysts commonly use some key metrics to help gauge value. Check out the American Airlines Group P/E ratio, PEG ratio and EBITDA

American Airlines Group's current share price divided by its per-share earnings (EPS) over a 12-month period gives a "trailing price/earnings ratio" of roughly 5x. In other words, American Airlines Group shares trade at around 5x recent earnings.

That's relatively low compared to, say, the trailing 12-month P/E ratio for the NASDAQ 100 at the end of 2019 (27.29). The low P/E ratio could mean that investors are pessimistic about the outlook for the shares or simply that they're under-valued.

However, American Airlines Group's P/E ratio is best considered in relation to those of others within the airlines industry or those of similar companies.

American Airlines Group's "price/earnings-to-growth ratio" can be calculated by dividing its P/E ratio by its growth – to give 0.6272. A PEG ratio below 1 can be interpreted as meaning the shares are not overvalued given the current rate of growth.

The PEG ratio provides a broader view than just the P/E ratio, as it gives more insight into American Airlines Group's future profitability. By accounting for growth, it could also help you if you're comparing the share prices of multiple high-growth companies.

However, it's sensible to consider American Airlines Group's PEG ratio in relation to those of similar companies.

American Airlines Group's EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation) is a whopping $6.4 billion (£5.1 billion).

The EBITDA is a measure of a American Airlines Group's overall financial performance and is widely used to measure a its profitability.

To put that into context you can compare it against similar companies.

What's American Airlines Group's ESG track record?

Environmental, social and governance (known as ESG) criteria are a set of three factors used to measure the sustainability and social impact of companies like American Airlines Group.

Overall American Airlines Group ESG score

American Airlines Group's total ESG risk: 32.62

Socially conscious investors use ESG scores to screen how an investment aligns with their worldview, and American Airlines Group's overall score of 32.62 (as at 12/31/2018) is nothing to write home about – landing it in it in the 60th percentile of companies rated in the same sector.

ESG scores are increasingly used to estimate the level of risk a company like American Airlines Group is exposed to within the areas of "environmental" (carbon footprint, resource use etc.), "social" (health and safety, human rights etc.), and "governance" (anti-corruption, tax transparency etc.).

To gain some more context, you can compare American Airlines Group's total ESG risk score against those of similar companies.

American Airlines Group's environmental score: 12.43/100

American Airlines Group's environmental score of 12.43 puts it squarely in the 3rd percentile of companies rated in the same sector. This could suggest that American Airlines Group is a leader in its sector terms of its environmental impact, and exposed to a lower level of risk.

American Airlines Group's social score: 13.18/100

American Airlines Group's social score of 13.18 puts it squarely in the 3rd percentile of companies rated in the same sector. This could suggest that American Airlines Group is a leader in its sector when it comes to taking good care of its workforce and the communities it impacts.

American Airlines Group's governance score: 8.01/100

American Airlines Group's governance score puts it squarely in the 3rd percentile of companies rated in the same sector. That could suggest that American Airlines Group is a leader in its sector when it comes to responsible management and strategy, and exposed to a lower level of risk.

American Airlines Group's controversy score: 2/5

ESG scores also evaluate any incidences of controversy that a company has been involved in. A high-profile company, American Airlines Group scored a 2 out of 5 for controversy – the second-highest score possible, reflecting that American Airlines Group has, for the most part, managed to keep its nose clean.

Wondering how that compares? Below are the controversy scores of similar companies.

Frequently asked questions

All investing should be regarded as longer term. The value of your investments can go up and down, and you may get back less than you invest. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. If you’re not sure which investments are right for you, please seek out a financial adviser. Capital at risk.

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