11 High-Growth Industrial Stocks to Buy

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3. American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ:AAL)

5-Year Sales Growth: 25.80%

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 43

Stock Upside Potential: 24.51%

American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ:AAL) is one of the high-growth industrial stocks to buy. On February 13, American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ:AAL) announced it has applied to operate flights in Venezuela.

The US airline intends to operate flights to Caracas and Maracaibo through its wholly owned subsidiary, Envoy. The airline plans to resume commercial flights between Miami and Venezuela, one of its more popular routes, before halting them. Envoy has submitted a six-page application to the federal Department of Transport for what it terms an exemption authority.

The Venezuela push comes on American Airlines, reiterating that it is poised for a strong year as it ramps up premium offerings. The airline is eyeing adjusted earnings per share of $1.70 to $2.70 for 2026, above consensus estimates of $2.01. It also expects cash flow from operations of $2 billion. The remarks follow record fourth-quarter 2025 revenue of $14 billion and full-year revenue of $54.67 billion.

Chief Executive Officer Robert Isom said in a statement. “We have built a strong foundation, and we look forward to taking advantage of the investments we have made in our customer experience, network, fleet, partnerships and loyalty program.”

On February 3, Citi placed American Airlines on a 90-day upside catalyst watch, maintaining its Buy rating and $21 price target. The firm said it is tactically bullish on the airline sector following Q4 results and expects February and March updates to show that concerns around Chicago are less severe than feared.

American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ:AAL) is a major U.S. airline operating over 6,000 daily flights to 350+ destinations worldwide, offering passenger and cargo services through both its mainline and regional brands.

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