What Caused American Airlines Group Inc. (AAL) to Drop on Thursday?

We recently spotlighted Traders Dumped These 10 Stocks Hard on Thursday, and now we’re zeroing in on where American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ:AAL) fits among the carnage. Thursday’s market erased early gains, spiraling into a brutal sell-off after President Donald Trump jacked up tariffs on Chinese goods to 145%. The Nasdaq got pummeled hardest, cratering 4.31%, with the S&P 500 shedding 3.46% and the Dow trailing at a 2.50% loss.

Amid the chaos, 10 stocks took double-digit hits as investors bailed to dodge risks from the trade war mess. We’ve ranked Thursday’s biggest losers—focusing on stocks with at least $2 billion in market cap and $5 million in trading volume—and unpacked why they tanked.
American Airlines Group Inc. (AAL) plunged 14.48%, closing at $9.51, as traders cashed out and reshuffled portfolios against the trade war backdrop. Adding fuel to the fire, two AAL planes—a Bombardier CRJ900 and an Embraer E175—clipped wings on the taxiway at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. One was headed to Charleston, South Carolina, the other to JFK in New York. The incident rattled investors, amplifying worries in a travel sector hypersensitive to safety hiccups and disruptions.

AAL lands 4th on our list of Thursday’s most dumped stocks. While it’s got potential, we’re betting bigger on AI stocks for juicier, faster returns. One AI gem’s climbed since 2025 began, while marquee AI names shed 25%. Hunting for an AI stock outperforming AAL at under 5x earnings? Peek at our report on this bargain AI pick.