United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL) President Brett Hart Sells 30,108 Shares

United Airlines Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:UAL) President Brett Hart sold 30,108 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, July 28th. The stock was sold at an average price of $120.72, for a total transaction of $3,634,637.76. Following the transaction, the president owned 371,583 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $44,857,499.76. This trade represents a 7.50% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards.

United Airlines Stock Up 2.7%

Shares of NASDAQ UAL opened at $123.77 on Wednesday. The company has a market capitalization of $40.17 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 11.58, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.89 and a beta of 1.25. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.45, a current ratio of 0.78 and a quick ratio of 0.72. The business has a 50-day moving average of $118.06 and a two-hundred day moving average of $106.86. 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 issued 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 analysts’ expectations of $17.62 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted $3.87 EPS. The company’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. On average, analysts forecast that United Airlines Holdings Inc will post 10.48 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of equities analysts recently issued reports on the company. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of United Airlines in a report on Friday, July 17th. BMO Capital Markets boosted their target price on United Airlines from $130.00 to $157.50 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday, July 2nd. Bank of America lifted their price objective on shares of United Airlines from $145.00 to $150.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 1st. UBS Group lifted their target price on shares of United Airlines from $148.00 to $153.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, June 23rd. Finally, Susquehanna dropped their target price on United Airlines from $172.00 to $165.00 and set a “positive” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, July 17th. Sixteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with 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 target price of $156.79.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Root Financial Partners LLC boosted its stake in shares of United Airlines by 5.3% in the 4th quarter. Root Financial Partners LLC now owns 1,840 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $206,000 after purchasing an additional 93 shares in the last quarter. JFS Wealth Advisors LLC grew its holdings in shares of United Airlines by 51.4% in the 4th quarter. JFS Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 318 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $36,000 after purchasing an additional 108 shares during the last quarter. AXA S.A. increased its position in shares of United Airlines by 0.8% during the 2nd quarter. AXA S.A. now owns 15,465 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $1,231,000 after purchasing an additional 121 shares in the last quarter. SJS Investment Consulting Inc. increased its position in shares of United Airlines by 17.0% during the 1st quarter. SJS Investment Consulting Inc. now owns 861 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $79,000 after purchasing an additional 125 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Fielder Capital Group LLC lifted its holdings in United Airlines by 5.4% during the 4th quarter. Fielder Capital Group LLC now owns 2,473 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $276,000 after purchasing an additional 127 shares during the last quarter. 69.69% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

More United Airlines News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Airline stocks benefited from a decline in oil prices, which could reduce United’s largest variable expense and improve profit margins. A report that United previously explored a merger with Delta Air Lines generated additional attention, although the potential deal remains speculative. United Pursued Delta Merger: Report
• Positive Sentiment: United’s revenue momentum, improving earnings estimates and liquidity position support the investment case. Its latest reported quarter exceeded analyst expectations, with earnings of $1.99 per share versus the $1.88 consensus and revenue of $17.67 billion. United Revenue Growth Analysis
• Positive Sentiment: United introduced a new Economy Plus seating design for its upcoming Airbus A321XLR aircraft, featuring additional elbow room and a shared table. The product could help differentiate the airline and support premium revenue on long-haul international routes. United Unveils New Economy Plus Seating

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.