Insider Selling: United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL) EVP Sells $585,000.00 in Stock

United Airlines Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:UAL) EVP Andrew Nocella sold 5,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, August 25th. The stock was sold at an average price of $117.00, for a total value of $585,000.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 214,955 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $25,149,735. This represents a 2.27% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website.

United Airlines Stock Down 1.6%

Shares of NASDAQ UAL opened at $110.60 on Friday. The stock has a market capitalization of $35.90 billion, a P/E ratio of 10.35, a PEG ratio of 0.89 and a beta of 1.28. United Airlines Holdings Inc has a one year low of $84.64 and a one year high of $138.77. The firm’s 50 day simple moving average is $123.55 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $108.68. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.45, a current ratio of 0.78 and a quick ratio of 0.72.

United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July 15th. The transportation company reported $1.99 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.88 by $0.11. United Airlines had a net margin of 5.56% and a return on equity of 19.05%. The firm 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 EPS. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 16.4% on a year-over-year basis. United Airlines has set its FY 2026 guidance at 9.000-11.000 EPS. As a group, analysts expect that United Airlines Holdings Inc will post 9.91 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

UAL has been the topic of a number of analyst reports. Sanford C. Bernstein lifted their price target on United Airlines from $136.00 to $153.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 1st. Barclays upped their price target on shares of United Airlines from $150.00 to $175.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, June 25th. Jefferies Financial Group reissued a “buy” rating and set a $155.00 price target on shares of United Airlines in a research report on Sunday, July 19th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their price objective on shares of United Airlines from $156.00 to $203.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, July 17th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company upped their price objective on shares of United Airlines from $130.00 to $165.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Tuesday, June 30th. Sixteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $157.74.

United Airlines News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: A321XLR aircraft support international expansion. United expects to receive enough Airbus A321XLR aircraft to operate five new European routes in summer 2027, including service to Luxembourg, Ibiza and Toulouse. The aircraft should allow United to profitably serve long-haul markets with smaller-capacity planes, supporting its broader plan to add 10 European cities and strengthen its international network. United Airlines A321XLR Expansion Strengthens the International Growth Story
• Positive Sentiment: Wells Fargo reaffirmed its Buy rating. The continued bullish stance from a major analyst provides support for the stock’s long-term outlook and indicates confidence in United’s earnings and growth prospects. Wells Fargo Reaffirms Buy Rating
• Positive Sentiment: Higher airfares could improve revenue and margins. Industry airfares have risen sharply, and airline executives believe prices may have room to increase further. If demand remains resilient, United could benefit from stronger pricing and improved earnings power. Airfares Are Up 25.5 Percent
• Neutral Sentiment: Executive selling was relatively modest. EVP Andrew Nocella sold 5,000 shares for approximately $585,000, reducing his holdings by 2.27%. The sale may weigh slightly on sentiment, although he retained more than 214,000 shares. Andrew Nocella Sells United Airlines Shares
• Negative Sentiment: UAL recently underperformed the broader market. Reports noted that the stock declined even as the overall market advanced, suggesting investors may be taking profits, rotating away from airline shares or awaiting clearer evidence that fare increases and international expansion will translate into sustained earnings growth. United Airlines Stock Sinks as Market Gains

Hedge Funds Weigh In On United Airlines

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Legacy Wealth Managment LLC ID purchased a new position in United Airlines during the 4th quarter valued at $25,000. Dunhill Financial LLC bought a new position in United Airlines in the 2nd quarter worth $25,000. Western Wealth Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of United Airlines in the 1st quarter worth about $27,000. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC lifted its position in shares of United Airlines by 393.0% in the 2nd quarter. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC now owns 212 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $29,000 after purchasing an additional 169 shares during the period. Finally, Trust Co. of Vermont bought a new stake in shares of United Airlines during the 2nd quarter valued at about $29,000. Institutional investors own 69.69% of the company’s stock.

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.