Pacer Advisors Inc. Sells 622,306 Shares of United Airlines Holdings Inc $UAL

Pacer Advisors Inc. cut its holdings in shares of United Airlines Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:UAL) by 18.6% during the 4th quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The institutional investor owned 2,730,727 shares of the transportation company’s stock after selling 622,306 shares during the quarter. Pacer Advisors Inc.’s holdings in United Airlines were worth $305,350,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Several other large investors have also made changes to their positions in the business. Norges Bank bought a new stake in United Airlines during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $234,244,000. Holocene Advisors LP bought a new position in United Airlines during the 2nd quarter valued at about $84,753,000. AQR Capital Management LLC grew its holdings in United Airlines by 56.8% during the 4th quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 2,928,657 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $325,549,000 after purchasing an additional 1,060,371 shares during the last quarter. Capital World Investors raised its position in United Airlines by 12.1% in the 3rd quarter. Capital World Investors now owns 7,243,066 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $698,977,000 after purchasing an additional 783,551 shares during the period. Finally, Nuveen LLC lifted its stake in United Airlines by 90.5% in the fourth quarter. Nuveen LLC now owns 1,528,242 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $170,888,000 after purchasing an additional 726,022 shares during the last quarter. 69.69% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

United Airlines Stock Performance

NASDAQ UAL opened at $118.32 on Friday. United Airlines Holdings Inc has a 1-year low of $71.55 and a 1-year high of $124.79. The stock has a 50-day moving average of $101.19 and a two-hundred day moving average of $103.99. The company has a market cap of $38.40 billion, a P/E ratio of 10.56, a P/E/G ratio of 0.96 and a beta of 1.27. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.38, a current ratio of 0.70 and a quick ratio of 0.64.

United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL) last released its earnings results on Tuesday, April 21st. The transportation company reported $1.19 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.08 by $0.11. The company had revenue of $14.61 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $14.19 billion. United Airlines had a net margin of 6.06% and a return on equity of 24.33%. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 10.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $0.91 EPS. 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. As a group, analysts anticipate that United Airlines Holdings Inc will post 9.63 EPS for the current year.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several research analysts recently issued reports on UAL shares. UBS Group upped their target price on United Airlines from $139.00 to $148.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, May 26th. Zacks Research upgraded shares of United Airlines from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Thursday, June 11th. Citigroup decreased their price objective on shares of United Airlines from $155.00 to $132.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, March 20th. Morgan Stanley boosted their target price on shares of United Airlines from $150.00 to $182.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Monday, June 1st. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group decreased 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 report on Monday, April 27th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have given a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $134.59.

Trending Headlines about United Airlines

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

• Positive Sentiment: Recent commentary has turned more favorable on United Airlines, citing lower fuel prices, strong travel demand, and tighter industry capacity later this year, which could support fares and profitability. Outlook Brightens For United Airlines; Longer-Term Doubts Persist
• Positive Sentiment: United may also benefit from a cheaper jet fuel outlook after the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, which could improve margins for UAL and the airline sector more broadly. United (UAL) Faces A Cheaper Fuel Outlook After Strait Of Hormuz Reopens
• Positive Sentiment: A Zacks note said UAL has been outperforming the market, reflecting continued investor interest after the stock’s strong recent run. United Airlines (UAL) Laps the Stock Market: Here’s Why
• Neutral Sentiment: United’s CEO sold shares under a pre-arranged 10b5-1 plan, which is routine but can still slightly pressure sentiment. United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL) CEO Sells $130,157.72 in Stock
• Negative Sentiment: Longer-term concerns remain around aggressive growth plans, higher labor costs, heavy capital spending, and FAA hub constraints, which could cap upside even if near-term demand stays strong. Outlook Brightens For United Airlines; Longer-Term Doubts Persist

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other news, EVP Kate Gebo sold 34,669 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction 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 sale, the executive vice president directly owned 67,707 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $7,136,994.87. The trade was a 33.86% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. Also, CEO J Scott Kirby sold 48,303 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, June 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $121.30, for a total value of $5,859,153.90. Following the sale, the chief executive officer owned 798,929 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $96,910,087.70. The trade was 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 valued at $10,837,575 over the last quarter. Company insiders own 0.86% of the company’s stock.

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.