Torbjorn Enqvist Sells 20,000 Shares of United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL) Stock

United Airlines Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:UAL) EVP Torbjorn Enqvist sold 20,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, July 24th. The stock was sold at an average price of $119.91, for a total value of $2,398,200.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 114,800 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $13,765,668. The trade was a 14.84% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards.

United Airlines Stock Down 3.5%

UAL stock opened at $119.42 on Thursday. The company has a current ratio of 0.78, a quick ratio of 0.72 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.45. The company’s 50 day moving average is $118.48 and its 200 day moving average is $106.88. The stock has a market cap of $38.76 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 11.17, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.92 and a beta of 1.25. United Airlines Holdings Inc has a 1-year low of $82.42 and a 1-year high of $138.77.

United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, July 15th. The transportation company reported $1.99 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.88 by $0.11. United Airlines had a net margin of 5.56% and a return on equity of 19.05%. The business had revenue of $17.67 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $17.62 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $3.87 earnings per share. United Airlines’s revenue for the quarter was up 16.4% on a year-over-year basis. United Airlines has set its FY 2026 guidance at 9.000-11.000 EPS. Sell-side analysts predict that United Airlines Holdings Inc will post 10.48 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of research firms have recently issued reports on UAL. The Goldman Sachs Group lifted their price objective on shares of United Airlines from $131.00 to $162.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, July 2nd. Barclays increased their price objective on United Airlines from $150.00 to $175.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 25th. Wall Street Zen raised United Airlines from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Saturday, April 25th. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their target price on United Airlines from $130.00 to $165.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Tuesday, June 30th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of United Airlines in a research note on Friday, July 17th. Sixteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $156.79.

Institutional Trading of United Airlines

Several hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in UAL. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC boosted its position in United Airlines by 393.0% during the second quarter. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC now owns 212 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $29,000 after buying an additional 169 shares during the period. Legacy Wealth Managment LLC ID purchased a new position in shares of United Airlines in the fourth quarter worth about $25,000. Western Wealth Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of United Airlines in the first quarter worth about $27,000. JPL Wealth Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of United Airlines in the 3rd quarter valued at about $29,000. Finally, BOCHK Asset Management Ltd bought a new stake in shares of United Airlines in the 4th quarter valued at about $34,000. 69.69% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

United Airlines News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: United Airlines, the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority and the U.S. Department of Transportation announced a more than $20 billion, decade-long transformation of Washington Dulles International Airport. The project could strengthen United’s major hub, improve its international connectivity and enhance the passenger experience. Washington Dulles transformation announcement
• Positive Sentiment: United unveiled a new Economy Plus configuration for its upcoming Airbus A321XLR fleet, with additional elbow room and a shared table. The differentiated product may help United capture premium revenue on long-haul international routes. New Economy Plus seating
• Neutral Sentiment: JetBlue’s CEO said she has not discussed a merger or other M&A with United’s CEO, reducing near-term credibility for speculation about a potential transaction. JetBlue CEO comments on M&A
• Negative Sentiment: United narrowed its 2026 EPS guidance to $9–$11 after oil prices increased, highlighting the airline’s exposure to fuel costs. Analysts still expect approximately $10.48 in EPS, but margin pressure and execution risks remain concerns. United tightens 2026 outlook
• Negative Sentiment: Several executives reported stock sales, including CEO J. Scott Kirby’s sale of 159,321 shares, President Brett Hart’s sale of 30,108 shares and additional sales by EVPs Andrew Nocella and Torbjorn Enqvist. The filings said the transactions covered tax withholding on vested equity awards, which reduces their bearish significance but may still weigh on sentiment. United insider selling filings

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.