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AMERICAN AIRLINES GROUP INC (AAL) Stock Technical Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:AAL - US02376R1023 - Common Stock

15.99 USD
+0.26 (+1.65%)
Last: 1/9/2026, 8:00:00 PM
15.99 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 1/9/2026, 8:00:00 PM
Technical Rating and Analysis

8

We assign a technical rating of 8 out of 10 to AAL. This is due to a decent performance in both the short and medium term time frames. Compared to the overall market, AAL is only an average performer.

The long and short term trends are both positive. This is looking good!
AAL is currently trading in the upper part of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is currently trading near a new high, so AAL is lagging the market slightly.
In the last month AAL has a been trading in the 14.70 - 16.50 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading near the high of this range.
AAL has an average volume of 54449700 traded shares per day. This is a good sign as it is always nice to have a liquid stock.
When compared to the yearly performance of all other stocks, AAL outperforms 68% of them, which is more or less in line with the market.
AAL is part of the Passenger Airlines industry. There are 22 other stocks in this industry, AAL did better than 42% of them.
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AMERICAN AIRLINES GROUP INC / AAL Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

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AAL has an excellent technical rating and also presents a decent setup pattern. Prices have been consolidating lately. There is very little resistance above the current price. Very recently a Pocket Pivot signal was observed. This is another positive sign.

  • A Pocket Pivot is a price/volume accumulation pattern. A Pocket Pivot occurs when price moves up with volume higher than the maximum down volume registered in the previous 10 days.
Support and Resistance Analysis

9.53

16.42

6 important support areas can be observed.

  • A support zone ranging from 15.43 to 15.59. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • Support @15.13 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
  • Support @13.13 from a trend line in the daily time frame.
  • A support zone ranging from 12.42 to 12.60. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
  • Support @11.03 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
  • Support @9.63 from a horizontal line in the weekly time frame.

When analyzing the resistance we notice one important area.

  • Resistance @16.26 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
Technical Indicator Signal Analysis

The Technical Rating and Setup analysis above combine different indicators and trends in different timeframes. Individual signals from indicators may give more contradictive signals and should always be interpreted in the more global context.

IndicatorValueSignalComment
ChartMill Long Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe long term trend for AAL is up.
ChartMill Short Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe short term trend for AAL is up.
ChartMill Relative Strength68.33NEUTRALAAL is not amongst the best or worst performers on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of AAL is above the rising SMA(20).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (50)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of AAL is above the rising SMA(50).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (200)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of AAL is above the rising SMA(200).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)61.55NEUTRALThe RSI value for AAL is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)-0.05NEGATIVEThe MACD value suggests AAL has a negative trend, although the MACD value is rising.
Stochastics (14,3)59.82NEUTRALThe Stochastics value for AAL is a neutral value.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)3.23MEDIUM VOLATILITYThe ATR as a percentage value for AAL suggests some volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)41.46POSITIVEThe high ADX value value for AAL suggests a strong trend.
Chart- and CandleStick Pattern Analysis
Daily CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (D)
Bullish Hammer (D)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (D)
Hanging Man (D)
Bullish Harami (D)
Doji (D)
Gravestone Doji (D)
DragonFly Doji (D)
Bearish Engulfing (D)
Bearish Shooting Star (D)
Bearish Harami (D)
Inside Bar (D)
Red Dog Reversal Down (D)
Red Dog Reversal Up (D)
Dark Cloud Cover (D)
Weekly CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (W)
Bullish Hammer (W)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (W)
Hanging Man (W)
Bullish Harami (W)
Doji (W)
Gravestone Doji (W)
DragonFly Doji (W)
Bearish Engulfing (W)
Bearish Shooting Star (W)
Bearish Harami (W)
Inside Bar (W)
Dark Cloud Cover (W)
Daily Chart Patterns
Bull Flag
Bear Flag
Ascending Triangle (D)
Descending Triangle (D)
Symmetrical Triangle (D)
Squeeze
Channel (D)
Channel Up (D)
Channel Down (D)
Rising Wedge (D)
Falling Wedge (D)
Double Bottom (D)
Multiple Bottom (D)
Double Top (D)
Multiple Top (D)
Weekly Chart Patterns
Weekly Bull Flag
Weekly Bear Flag
Squeeze Week
Channel (W)
Double Bottom (W)
Multiple Bottom (W)
Double Top (W)
Multiple Top (W)
Example Setup

Important!: this is just an example which is fully automatically generated based on the analysis above and should in no way be interpreted as a suggestion. Always make your own analysis and determine your own entry and exit points.

ENTRYEXITDISTANCECAPITAL
16.2715.420.85 (5.22%)19.14%
An entry @16.27. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone.An exit @15.42. This is a Stop Loss order right below the support zone.The worst case loss on the trade is limited to 0.85 points, which is 5.22%.When investing 19.14% of your capital in this trade, your total portfolio risk will be 1.00%.

  • The generated setup is based on the nearest support and resistance areas. If you are looking for a more long term trade, probably a wider stop is advisable.
  • This trade setup was generated fully automatically and should not be interpreted as trading advice. Always check the related news for upcoming earnings or other events. Make your own analysis and trade at your own responsibility.
AMERICAN AIRLINES GROUP INC / AAL Daily stock chart

AMERICAN AIRLINES GROUP INC

NASDAQ:AAL (1/9/2026, 8:00:00 PM)

After market: 15.99 0 (0%)

15.99

+0.26 (+1.65%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryPassenger Airlines
Performance
% Chg1.65%
1 Week3.29%
2 Weeks1.98%
1 Month5.61%
3 Month38.8%
6 Month30.85%
12 Month-13%
2 Year12.37%
3 Year-0.93%
5 Year-6.87%
10 Year-58.99%
15 YearN/A
Volatility
ATR(14)0.5
ATR(20)%3.23%
ATR Inc22.47%
Range Today0.79
ADR(20)0.51
ADR(20)%3.19%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS68.33
3 months CRS94.92
6 months CRS86.74
Mansfield1.18
10 Day High16.5
10 Day Low15.02
20 Day High16.5
20 Day Low14.7
52 Week High19.1
52 Week Low8.5
CS1 End15.59
CR1 Start16.26
Volume & EV
DER(3)1.64%
DER(5)2.99%
Volume51.61M
Volume Incr23.6%
Vol(5)64.60M
Vol(50)54.45M

AMERICAN AIRLINES GROUP INC / AAL FAQ

What is the ChartMill technical rating of AMERICAN AIRLINES GROUP INC (AAL) stock?

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 8 / 10 to AAL.


Can you provide the trend direction for AMERICAN AIRLINES GROUP INC?

The current trend direction for AMERICAN AIRLINES GROUP INC (AAL) is Bullish.


What is the RSI signal for AAL stock?

AMERICAN AIRLINES GROUP INC (AAL) has an RSI value of 61.5508. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.


What is the short term momentum for AMERICAN AIRLINES GROUP INC (AAL) stock?

The short term momentum for AMERICAN AIRLINES GROUP INC (AAL) is positive.


What is the buy/sell signal for AAL stock?

The buy/sell signal for AMERICAN AIRLINES GROUP INC (AAL) is buy as both the short term and long term trends are positive.