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American Airlines beats Q3 revenue estimates, expects FY profit

Re Citigroup analyst

Is that £5.38 price

The upgrade from Goldman Sachs prompted an immediate upward movement in IAG's share price, as analyst Patrick Creuset set a new price target of 470p, a considerable increase from the previous 400p. This revision reflects the firm's expectation of an improved trading environment for IAG as the winter season approaches, driven by stronger premium demand and continued capacity discipline on key transatlantic routes. The stock has demonstrated a year-to-date increase of 32.62%, indicating an already bullish trend in the name.

Goldman Sachs' revised outlook aligns with earlier positive sentiment from JPMorgan, whose analysts maintain an ‘Overweight' rating on IAG and have increased their price target to 550p, citing the airline as their top pick for 2025.

United Airlines (NYSE: UAL) had outperformed analyst expectations, with strong premium growth and improved international travel demand leading the carrier's third-quarter adjusted earnings per share (EPS) to sit modestly above Wall Street's consensus. Under most circumstances, this would be a strong signal for the carrier, and it would incentivize investors to buy the stock and thus cause prices to go up.

Lot of local issues Newark with United , seems like a good day to buy IAG

Https://uk.investing.com/news/analyst-ratings/morgan-stanley-initiates-iag-stock-with-overweight-rating-cites-heathrow-dominance-93CH-4306247

Morgan Stanley very upbeat, unlike WIZZ update

The International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG) parent company of British Airways, Iberia, Vueling, and Aer Lingus, decided to buy back 892,223 shares. This buyback program, which is worth almost 530 million euros, is an integral part of IAG’s larger strategy in strengthening its finances and shareholder returns.

Https://www.tipranks.com/news/company-announcements/international-consolidated-airlines-group-expands-treasury-shares-through-repurchase-7

Well even worse Questor in telegraph recommended Easy Jet shares as a strong buy this week!

Https://global.morningstar.com/en-gb/stocks/after-selloff-which-uk-listed-airline-stocks-are-attractive

EasyJet is the only undervalued airline stock covered by Morningstar, trading in 4 star-territory. Its shares now trade at a 27% discount to its fair value estimate of 640p. The company posted a £44 million profit before tax in the first half of the year, up 42% year over year.

According to Loredana Muharremi, equity analyst at Morningstar, the group has embarked on a long-overdue cost-restructuring program and fleet modernization, which could see it emerge as a more efficient industry player. EasyJet is also benefiting from consolidating its position in high-return airports in Italy, while it’s primed to take advantage of business travel downgrading to low-cost alternatives, she says

Https://www.ii.co.uk/analysis-commentary/ii-view-iag-benefits-consumers-ring-fence-holiday-cash-ii536364

Https://www.ainvest.com/news/strategic-share-buybacks-market-positioning-deep-dive-iag-shell-2025-buyback-activity-2508/

Airline shares traditionally do best September onwards so good time to buy !

Sorry wrong group chat

Https://www.ainvest.com/news/strategic-share-buybacks-market-positioning-deep-dive-iag-shell-2025-buyback-activity-2508/

Airline shares traditionally do best September onwards so good time to buy !

Https://invezz.com/news/2025/08/19/heres-why-iag-share-price-may-fly-to-all-time-high-this-year/

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Is Jet Blue difficulties and cutting back routes not beneficial in longterm to more established airlines like IAG ?

10 million shares at 371 at 11.11 am today so that is confidence

Thank you for explanation

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What is the significance of these shares bought as last trade ? Thanks