Newport Trust Company LLC lowered its stake in United Airlines Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:UAL – Free Report) by 1.9% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 3,266,669 shares of the transportation company’s stock after selling 64,192 shares during the quarter. United Airlines comprises 0.9% of Newport Trust Company LLC’s portfolio, making the stock its 20th largest position. Newport Trust Company LLC’s holdings in United Airlines were worth $365,279,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.
A number of other large investors have also modified their holdings of UAL. Holocene Advisors LP acquired a new stake in shares of United Airlines in the second quarter valued at about $84,753,000. Capital World Investors grew its stake in shares of United Airlines by 12.1% in the third quarter. Capital World Investors now owns 7,243,066 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $698,977,000 after buying an additional 783,551 shares in the last quarter. Freestone Grove Partners LP grew its stake in shares of United Airlines by 1,282.2% in the third quarter. Freestone Grove Partners LP now owns 776,783 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $74,960,000 after buying an additional 720,583 shares in the last quarter. Candlestick Capital Management LP grew its stake in shares of United Airlines by 38.7% in the third quarter. Candlestick Capital Management LP now owns 2,239,037 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $216,067,000 after buying an additional 624,752 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Electron Capital Partners LLC acquired a new stake in shares of United Airlines in the third quarter valued at about $56,837,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 69.69% of the company’s stock.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
A number of equities research analysts have recently issued reports on the company. Citigroup lowered their target price on United Airlines from $155.00 to $132.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, March 20th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of United Airlines in a research note on Monday, April 20th. Jefferies Financial Group lowered their target price on United Airlines from $118.00 to $112.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Monday, April 27th. Susquehanna set a $135.00 price objective on United Airlines in a research note on Thursday, April 23rd. Finally, Zacks Research lowered United Airlines from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research note on Wednesday, May 13th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have assigned a Buy rating, one has issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $132.18.
Insider Activity
In related news, EVP Andrew P. Nocella sold 7,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, May 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $90.19, for a total value of $631,330.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 215,345 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $19,421,965.55. This trade represents a 3.15% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Company insiders own 0.86% of the company’s stock.
United Airlines Trading Up 1.7%
Shares of NASDAQ UAL opened at $99.64 on Friday. The company has a market cap of $32.34 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 8.90, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.83 and a beta of 1.20. United Airlines Holdings Inc has a 12-month low of $71.55 and a 12-month high of $119.21. The company has a current ratio of 0.70, a quick ratio of 0.64 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.38. The stock’s 50 day simple moving average is $93.57 and its 200 day simple moving average is $101.97.
United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, April 21st. The transportation company reported $1.19 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.08 by $0.11. The business had revenue of $14.61 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $14.19 billion. United Airlines had a return on equity of 24.33% and a net margin of 6.06%.The business’s revenue was up 10.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $0.91 EPS. United Airlines has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.000-11.000 EPS and its Q2 2026 guidance at 1.000-2.000 EPS. Equities research analysts expect that United Airlines Holdings Inc will post 9.43 EPS for the current year.
Trending Headlines about United Airlines
Here are the key news stories impacting United Airlines this week:
- Positive Sentiment: United’s summer travel forecast was upbeat, with management signaling strong demand and expecting more than 53 million passengers between June and August, which suggests better revenue visibility for the peak travel period. United Airlines shares take off on upbeat summer travel forecast
- Positive Sentiment: Airline stocks, including UAL, have been helped by falling oil prices, which can reduce fuel costs and improve margins for carriers. Airline Stocks Rise As Oil Prices Drop: Here’s What You Should Know
- Positive Sentiment: Recent coverage also highlighted stronger travel demand and United’s loyalty tie-up with JetBlue, which may support customer retention and route growth. How Investors Are Reacting To United Airlines Holdings (UAL) Loyalty Tie-Up With JetBlue And Route Expansion
- Neutral Sentiment: Broad market strength and a rebound in equities have also supported sentiment toward cyclical names like airlines, though this is not specific to United’s business outlook. US Equity Markets Close Higher as Oil Prices Fall, Tech Gains Ahead of Nvidia Results
- Negative Sentiment: Some analysts still warn that United faces rising costs, weak liquidity, and pressure on margins, which could limit upside if demand weakens or fuel and operating expenses rise again. Here’s Why Investors Should Give United Airlines Stock a Miss Now
About United Airlines
United Airlines Holdings, Inc operates United Airlines, a major U.S. full-service passenger carrier providing scheduled air transportation for passengers and cargo. The company offers a comprehensive route network that covers domestic markets across the United States as well as extensive international service to Europe, Asia, Latin America, and the Pacific. United operates a mixed fleet of narrow- and wide-body aircraft on point-to-point and hub-and-spoke routes, and supports corporate and leisure travel through offerings such as premium cabins, basic economy, and ancillary services including baggage, seat selection and in-flight amenities.
In addition to passenger operations, United provides cargo services through United Cargo, handling freight, mail and specialized shipments.
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