5 Best Quality Stocks to Buy and Hold for the Next Decade

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

EPS Growth for the Next 5 Years: 106.71%

On July 2, TD Cowen raised its price target on American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ:AAL) to $24 from $20 while maintaining a Buy rating ahead of second-quarter earnings. The firm remains broadly constructive on the airline industry, supported by expectations that carriers will maintain recent fare increases and benefit from resilient travel demand. According to TD Cowen, investors will likely focus on whether pricing remains firm following the Labor Day travel season and whether passenger demand continues to hold up, as these factors could provide additional momentum for airline stocks.

Also on July 2, Goldman Sachs analyst Catherine O’Brien raised the firm’s price target on American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ:AAL) to $15 from $10 while maintaining a Sell rating. The firm increased its earnings estimates for the airline sector after observing stronger revenue trends and lower fuel costs. Goldman Sachs noted that demand has remained robust despite fare increases implemented earlier this year to offset higher operating expenses, highlighting an industry environment that continues to prove more resilient than previously anticipated.

American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ:AAL) is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, and traces its origins to 1926. The company operates domestic and international flights across North America, Europe, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Asia through an extensive route network supported by strategic alliance partnerships.