United Airlines Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:UAL) Receives $132.18 Average Target Price from Brokerages

Shares of United Airlines Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:UAL) have earned a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” from the eighteen brokerages that are covering the firm, MarketBeat Ratings reports. One analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, one has given a hold rating, fifteen have given a buy rating and one has assigned a strong buy rating to the company. The average 1-year price target among brokerages that have covered the stock in the last year is $132.1765.

A number of research firms have recently commented on UAL. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of United Airlines in a research report on Monday, April 20th. Wall Street Zen raised shares of United Airlines from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Saturday, April 25th. TD Cowen upgraded shares of United Airlines from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, March 18th. Sanford C. Bernstein reissued an “outperform” rating and issued a $136.00 price objective on shares of United Airlines in a research note on Tuesday, January 27th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group reduced their target price on shares of United Airlines from $118.00 to $112.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, April 27th.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other United Airlines news, EVP Andrew P. Nocella sold 7,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred 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 sale, the executive vice president directly owned 215,345 shares in the company, valued at $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 available at this link. 0.86% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On United Airlines

Several large investors have recently modified their holdings of UAL. Gateway Wealth Partners LLC bought a new stake in United Airlines in the first quarter worth $573,000. OMERS ADMINISTRATION Corp boosted its stake in United Airlines by 16.8% during the first quarter. OMERS ADMINISTRATION Corp now owns 10,510 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $968,000 after buying an additional 1,510 shares during the period. Union Square Park Capital Management LLC bought a new position in United Airlines during the first quarter valued at $1,151,000. Lombard Odier Asset Management Switzerland SA bought a new position in United Airlines during the first quarter valued at $464,000. Finally, Archon Partners LLC purchased a new stake in shares of United Airlines in the first quarter valued at $4,788,000. Institutional investors own 69.69% of the company’s stock.

More United Airlines News

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

• Positive Sentiment: United expanded its international network by adding the first nonstop flight from the continental U.S. to Sapporo, along with new Chicago-Tokyo Narita service. The move strengthens United’s position in Japan and could support premium transpacific demand. Article: United Adds Nonstop Service to Sapporo, New Flight Between Chicago and Tokyo-Narita
• Positive Sentiment: United and JetBlue began rolling out reciprocal loyalty benefits through their “Blue Sky” partnership, giving MileagePlus and TrueBlue members more earning and redemption options and improving customer appeal. Article: More Perks, Now Shared: JetBlue and United Unlock Reciprocal Loyalty Benefits
• Positive Sentiment: United’s flight attendants ratified a new five-year labor agreement, reducing contract uncertainty and locking in staffing stability, even though the deal includes sizable wage and retro-pay costs. Article: United Airlines Receives Encouraging Tidings on the Labor Front
• Neutral Sentiment: Some commentary questioned whether UAL’s strong multi-year rally has already priced in a lot of optimism, suggesting valuation could be a debate point rather than a near-term catalyst. Article: Is It Time To Reconsider United Airlines (UAL) After Its Strong Multi-Year Share Price Run?
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks Research downgraded United Airlines from “hold” to “strong sell,” which may pressure sentiment despite the company’s recent operational updates. Article: Zacks downgrade
• Negative Sentiment: Rising jet fuel prices are a broader negative for airline stocks, as higher fuel costs can squeeze margins and force carriers to cut capacity or raise fares. Article: Will Airline ETFs Shield Your Portfolio Against Rising Jet Fuel Prices?

United Airlines Trading Down 3.3%

Shares of UAL stock opened at $92.85 on Friday. United Airlines has a 12-month low of $71.55 and a 12-month high of $119.21. The company has a current ratio of 0.70, a quick ratio of 0.64 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.38. The stock’s 50-day moving average price is $93.45 and its 200-day moving average price is $101.94. The stock has a market capitalization of $30.14 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 8.29, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.81 and a beta of 1.20.

United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, April 21st. The transportation company reported $1.19 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.08 by $0.11. United Airlines had a return on equity of 24.33% and a net margin of 6.06%.The company had revenue of $14.61 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $14.19 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $0.91 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue was up 10.5% on a year-over-year basis. 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. Equities research analysts predict that United Airlines will post 9.43 EPS for the current fiscal year.

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.