DNB Asset Management AS decreased its position in United Airlines Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:UAL – Free Report) by 63.6% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 16,489 shares of the transportation company’s stock after selling 28,781 shares during the period. DNB Asset Management AS’s holdings in United Airlines were worth $1,844,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
A number of other large investors also recently bought and sold shares of the business. Phoenix Financial Ltd. raised its stake in United Airlines by 129.6% in the fourth quarter. Phoenix Financial Ltd. now owns 23,183 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $2,592,000 after buying an additional 13,085 shares in the last quarter. Triton Wealth Management PLLC bought a new position in United Airlines in the fourth quarter worth approximately $214,000. Arbejdsmarkedets Tillaegspension bought a new position in United Airlines in the fourth quarter worth approximately $24,606,000. New York Life Investment Management LLC raised its stake in United Airlines by 0.4% in the fourth quarter. New York Life Investment Management LLC now owns 43,794 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $4,897,000 after buying an additional 173 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Pinnacle Associates Ltd. raised its stake in United Airlines by 12.1% in the fourth quarter. Pinnacle Associates Ltd. now owns 11,630 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $1,300,000 after buying an additional 1,254 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 69.69% of the company’s stock.
United Airlines Stock Performance
Shares of UAL stock opened at $98.02 on Thursday. The business’s fifty day simple moving average is $93.40 and its 200-day simple moving average is $101.93. The company has a market cap of $31.81 billion, a PE ratio of 8.75, a PEG ratio of 0.76 and a beta of 1.20. The company has a current ratio of 0.70, a quick ratio of 0.64 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.38. United Airlines Holdings Inc has a 12-month low of $71.55 and a 12-month high of $119.21.
Trending Headlines about United Airlines
Here are the key news stories impacting United Airlines this week:
- Positive Sentiment: United said it expects more than 53 million travelers this summer, about 3 million more than last year, signaling strong demand and supporting revenue growth. United Airlines shares take off on upbeat summer travel forecast
- Positive Sentiment: Travel demand appears to be strengthening around major global events, with United seeing double-digit booking gains tied to the solar eclipse, soccer matches, and concert tours. Summer Travel Takes Off: United Sees Flight Demand Spikes Around the Season’s Biggest Cultural Moments
- Positive Sentiment: Airline shares broadly rallied because falling oil prices should reduce fuel costs, which could improve profitability for UAL and peers. Airline Stocks Rise As Oil Prices Drop: Here’s What You Should Know
- Neutral Sentiment: Broader markets finished higher after Fed minutes and a drop in bond yields, adding a supportive backdrop for cyclical stocks like airlines. Equity Markets Rebound Following Fed Minutes; Yields Tumble
- Negative Sentiment: Some analysts remain cautious, warning that UAL still faces rising costs, weak liquidity, and margin pressure despite the strong travel backdrop. Here’s Why Investors Should Give United Airlines Stock a Miss Now
Insider Activity
In other news, EVP Andrew P. Nocella sold 7,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Friday, May 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $90.19, for a total transaction of $631,330.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 215,345 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $19,421,965.55. This represents a 3.15% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Insiders own 0.86% of the company’s stock.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
A number of equities analysts recently commented on UAL shares. Jefferies Financial Group reduced their price objective on shares of United Airlines from $118.00 to $112.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Monday, April 27th. Zacks Research downgraded shares of United Airlines from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research note on Wednesday, May 13th. UBS Group reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $139.00 price objective on shares of United Airlines in a research note on Friday, April 24th. Rothschild & Co Redburn reduced their price objective on shares of United Airlines from $125.00 to $110.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, March 5th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of United Airlines in a research note on Monday, April 20th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have assigned a Buy rating, one has given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $132.18.
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United Airlines 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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