United Airlines Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:UAL – Get Free Report) has been given a consensus recommendation of “Moderate Buy” by the eighteen brokerages that are covering the stock, MarketBeat.com reports. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation and sixteen have given a buy recommendation to the company. The average 12 month target price among analysts that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is $156.7941.
A number of equities analysts recently commented on UAL shares. Wall Street Zen lowered United Airlines from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, August 1st. Susquehanna decreased their target price on shares of United Airlines from $172.00 to $165.00 and set a “positive” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, July 17th. Barclays raised their price target on shares of United Airlines from $150.00 to $175.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, June 25th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their price target on shares of United Airlines from $156.00 to $203.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, July 17th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $155.00 price objective on shares of United Airlines in a research note on Sunday, July 19th.
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United Airlines Stock Performance
United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL – Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, July 15th. The transportation company reported $1.99 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.88 by $0.11. United Airlines had a return on equity of 19.05% and a net margin of 5.56%.The firm had revenue of $17.67 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $17.62 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $3.87 EPS. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 16.4% compared to the same quarter last year. United Airlines has set its FY 2026 guidance at 9.000-11.000 EPS. Sell-side analysts expect that United Airlines will post 10.38 EPS for the current year.
Insiders Place Their Bets
In other United Airlines news, EVP Kate Gebo sold 34,669 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, May 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $105.41, for a total transaction of $3,654,459.29. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 67,707 shares in the company, valued at approximately $7,136,994.87. This trade represents a 33.86% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Also, EVP Andrew P. Nocella sold 4,200 shares of United Airlines stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, July 28th. The stock was sold at an average price of $120.48, for a total value of $506,016.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 222,955 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $26,861,618.40. This trade represents a 1.85% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Insiders have sold 306,010 shares of company stock valued at $35,949,843 over the last quarter. Company insiders own 0.86% of the company’s stock.
Institutional Investors Weigh In On United Airlines
Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Bison Wealth LLC bought a new position in shares of United Airlines during the 4th quarter worth approximately $246,000. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. grew its position in shares of United Airlines by 24.0% during the 1st quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 39,872 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $2,753,000 after buying an additional 7,713 shares during the period. Focus Partners Wealth increased its stake in shares of United Airlines by 92.7% in the 1st quarter. Focus Partners Wealth now owns 12,349 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $853,000 after acquiring an additional 5,939 shares in the last quarter. First Trust Advisors LP increased its stake in shares of United Airlines by 23.5% in the 2nd quarter. First Trust Advisors LP now owns 292,580 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $23,298,000 after acquiring an additional 55,728 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Cresset Asset Management LLC lifted its position in shares of United Airlines by 73.5% during the 2nd quarter. Cresset Asset Management LLC now owns 9,410 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $749,000 after acquiring an additional 3,987 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 69.69% of the company’s stock.
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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