United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL – Get Free Report) issued its earnings results on Tuesday. The transportation company reported $1.19 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.15 by $0.04, Zacks reports. United Airlines had a return on equity of 25.13% and a net margin of 5.68%.The company had revenue of $14.61 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $14.19 billion.
United Airlines Stock Performance
UAL traded down $1.78 during trading hours on Tuesday, hitting $97.13. The stock had a trading volume of 9,656,842 shares, compared to its average volume of 7,191,725. The company’s fifty day simple moving average is $98.85 and its 200 day simple moving average is $102.50. United Airlines has a 1 year low of $65.26 and a 1 year high of $119.21. The stock has a market cap of $31.53 billion, a PE ratio of 9.50, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.85 and a beta of 1.28. The company has a quick ratio of 0.59, a current ratio of 0.65 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.35.
Insiders Place Their Bets
In related news, President Brett J. Hart sold 19,000 shares of United Airlines stock in a transaction dated Monday, February 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $106.45, for a total value of $2,022,550.00. Following the completion of the sale, the president owned 264,638 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $28,170,715.10. This trade represents a 6.70% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Company insiders own 0.86% of the company’s stock.
Institutional Inflows and Outflows
Analyst Ratings Changes
A number of equities analysts have recently weighed in on UAL shares. Jefferies Financial Group lowered their target price on United Airlines from $148.00 to $125.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, March 12th. Susquehanna increased their price target on United Airlines from $117.00 to $150.00 and gave the company a “positive” rating in a research report on Friday, January 9th. The Goldman Sachs Group increased their price target on United Airlines from $115.00 to $129.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, January 13th. Sanford C. Bernstein reissued an “outperform” rating and issued a $136.00 price target on shares of United Airlines in a research report on Tuesday, January 27th. Finally, Barclays increased their price target on United Airlines from $135.00 to $150.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Monday, January 12th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have issued a Buy rating and one has assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Buy” and an average target price of $131.19.
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Key United Airlines News
Here are the key news stories impacting United Airlines this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Management/market-watchers expect clarity on United’s growth plans at the upcoming earnings release; a strong guidance/strategy could be a catalyst. Earnings To Watch
- Positive Sentiment: Technical/breadth indicators have flashed buy signals for UAL in some screeners, which can attract momentum traders if headlines stabilize. MarketBeat Buy Signals
- Neutral Sentiment: CEO Scott Kirby’s reported suggestion of a potential tie-up with American briefly resurfaced merger speculation — the idea hasn’t gained broad support, leaving upside from consolidation uncertain. Forbes: Merger Hint
- Neutral Sentiment: Management’s recent earnings transcript is available for investors to read for tone on capacity, pricing and M&A appetite — details there could sway sentiment either way. Earnings Transcript
- Negative Sentiment: American Airlines publicly rejected a merger proposal, extinguishing a near-term path to consolidation and signaling strong antitrust resistance — this raised political and regulatory risks for any future tie-up. American Rejects Merger
- Negative Sentiment: Bipartisan senators have signaled concern about a UAL–American combination, increasing the likelihood of heavy regulatory scrutiny and making deal outcomes more uncertain. WSJ: Senators Warn
- Negative Sentiment: Rising jet fuel costs tied to geopolitical tensions (Iran-related) are a clear near-term headwind to margins and were flagged repeatedly in pre-earnings coverage; fuel volatility could pressure results. Barron’s: Fuel Costs
- Negative Sentiment: Public comments from President Trump about Spirit and merger chatter add political noise; combined with American’s dismissal, the episode may prolong headline-driven volatility. Fox Business: Trump on Spirit/Merger
United Airlines Company Profile
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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