United Airlines Holdings Inc $UAL Stock Position Lessened by U S Global Investors Inc.

U S Global Investors Inc. cut its holdings in United Airlines Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:UAL) by 0.9% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 784,599 shares of the transportation company’s stock after selling 7,477 shares during the quarter. United Airlines makes up approximately 8.4% of U S Global Investors Inc.’s portfolio, making the stock its 2nd largest holding. U S Global Investors Inc. owned 0.24% of United Airlines worth $72,238,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other hedge funds have also modified their holdings of the company. Bison Wealth LLC acquired a new position in shares of United Airlines during the 4th quarter worth approximately $246,000. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. grew its holdings in 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 valued at $2,753,000 after buying an additional 7,713 shares during the last quarter. Focus Partners Wealth increased its position in United Airlines by 92.7% during the first quarter. Focus Partners Wealth now owns 12,349 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $853,000 after buying an additional 5,939 shares in the last quarter. First Trust Advisors LP increased its position in United Airlines by 23.5% during the second quarter. First Trust Advisors LP now owns 292,580 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $23,298,000 after buying an additional 55,728 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Cresset Asset Management LLC raised its holdings in shares of United Airlines by 73.5% in the second quarter. Cresset Asset Management LLC now owns 9,410 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $749,000 after acquiring an additional 3,987 shares during the last quarter. 69.69% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

United Airlines Trading Down 2.4%

Shares of NASDAQ:UAL traded down $3.05 during midday trading on Friday, reaching $126.00. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 3,964,068 shares, compared to its average volume of 5,174,349. The firm has a market cap of $40.90 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 11.25, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.95 and a beta of 1.25. The business has a 50 day moving average price of $112.35 and a 200 day moving average price of $106.49. United Airlines Holdings Inc has a 1 year low of $82.42 and a 1 year high of $138.77. The company has a quick ratio of 0.64, a current ratio of 0.70 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.38.

United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL) last released its earnings results on Tuesday, April 21st. The transportation company reported $1.19 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.08 by $0.11. The firm 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 firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 10.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $0.91 earnings per share. 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. Research analysts forecast that United Airlines Holdings Inc will post 10.5 EPS for the current year.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several brokerages have recently issued reports on UAL. Zacks Research upgraded United Airlines from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 11th. The Goldman Sachs Group boosted their target price on shares of United Airlines from $131.00 to $162.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 2nd. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of United Airlines from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Saturday, April 25th. Sanford C. Bernstein raised their price target on shares of United Airlines from $136.00 to $153.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 1st. Finally, Bank of America lifted their price target on shares of United Airlines from $145.00 to $150.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 1st. Sixteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $151.62.

Key Stories Impacting United Airlines

Here are the key news stories impacting United Airlines this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Delta’s stronger-than-expected Q2 results offered a constructive read-through for airlines like United, suggesting premium fare demand and loyalty revenue are still holding up even as fuel costs rise. That could support confidence in UAL ahead of its own results. Delta Q2 earnings top estimates, reinstates full-year guidance as fuel prices bite
• Positive Sentiment: United announced new year-round nonstop flights to Cartagena, Colombia, expanding its Latin America network and signaling continued growth initiatives. Air Travel Is Getting More Confusing, Even at the Front of the Plane
• Positive Sentiment: Commentary from analysts and Jim Cramer emphasized United’s pricing discipline and “high quality cyclical” valuation, which may be helping investors stay constructive despite volatility. Jim Cramer Explains Why United Airlines Looks Like a High Quality Cyclical Name
• Neutral Sentiment: Several preview pieces focused on upcoming Q2 results and Wall Street estimates, keeping attention on whether United can meet expectations rather than providing fresh operating news. Curious about United (UAL) Q2 Performance? Explore Wall Street Estimates for Key Metrics
• Negative Sentiment: United is also facing fresh legal scrutiny after a judge allowed a lawsuit to proceed over alleged “window seat” pricing practices, adding a reputational and potential cost risk. United Airlines must face lawsuit after allegedly charging passengers extra for ‘window seats’ with no windows, judge rules

Insider Transactions at United Airlines

In related news, EVP Kate Gebo sold 34,669 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, May 26th. The shares were sold at an average price of $105.41, for a total transaction of $3,654,459.29. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 67,707 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $7,136,994.87. This represents a 33.86% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, CEO J Scott Kirby sold 48,303 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, June 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $121.30, for a total transaction of $5,859,153.90. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 798,929 shares in the company, valued at approximately $96,910,087.70. This represents a 5.70% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders have sold a total of 96,381 shares of company stock worth $10,837,575 in the last three months. Company insiders own 0.86% of the company’s stock.

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.