Brett Hart Sells 19,000 Shares of United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL) Stock

United Airlines Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:UAL) President Brett Hart sold 19,000 shares of the business’s 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 transaction, the president owned 264,638 shares in the company, valued at approximately $28,170,715.10. This trade represents a 6.70% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink.

United Airlines Stock Down 1.2%

UAL stock traded down $1.38 during midday trading on Wednesday, hitting $109.48. 5,593,993 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 5,333,675. The firm has a 50 day moving average price of $109.92 and a 200-day moving average price of $102.11. United Airlines Holdings Inc has a 12-month low of $52.00 and a 12-month high of $119.21. The stock has a market capitalization of $35.44 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 10.71, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.57 and a beta of 1.30. The company has a current ratio of 0.65, a quick ratio of 0.59 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.35.

United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL) last released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, January 20th. The transportation company reported $3.10 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.97 by $0.13. The business had revenue of $15.40 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $15.35 billion. United Airlines had a net margin of 5.68% and a return on equity of 25.13%. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 4.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $3.26 earnings per share. United Airlines has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 1.000-1.500 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 12.000-14.000 EPS. On average, analysts anticipate that United Airlines Holdings Inc will post 12.96 EPS for the current year.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several equities analysts recently issued reports on the company. Citigroup restated a “buy” rating on shares of United Airlines in a research note on Tuesday. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their price target on shares of United Airlines from $149.00 to $156.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Monday, October 20th. Barclays lifted their price target on shares of United Airlines from $135.00 to $150.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Monday, January 12th. Loop Capital set a $110.00 price objective on shares of United Airlines in a research note on Tuesday, October 21st. Finally, Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of United Airlines in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. Fifteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, United Airlines currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $135.97.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On United Airlines

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in UAL. Summit Wealth Group LLC Co. acquired a new stake in United Airlines in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $250,000. Ameritas Advisory Services LLC increased its holdings in shares of United Airlines by 927.7% during the fourth quarter. Ameritas Advisory Services LLC now owns 14,357 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $1,605,000 after purchasing an additional 12,960 shares during the period. World Investment Advisors raised its stake in shares of United Airlines by 42.7% during the fourth quarter. World Investment Advisors now owns 10,576 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $1,183,000 after purchasing an additional 3,167 shares in the last quarter. Versor Investments LP lifted its holdings in United Airlines by 8.1% in the fourth quarter. Versor Investments LP now owns 8,576 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $959,000 after purchasing an additional 643 shares during the period. Finally, AG2R LA Mondiale Gestion D Actifs grew its position in United Airlines by 12.2% in the 4th quarter. AG2R LA Mondiale Gestion D Actifs now owns 7,382 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $825,000 after buying an additional 801 shares in the last quarter. 69.69% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

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.