VestGen Investment Management lessened its position in United Airlines Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:UAL – Free Report) by 3.2% during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 5,601 shares of the transportation company’s stock after selling 188 shares during the quarter. VestGen Investment Management’s holdings in United Airlines were worth $446,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.
Other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Hemington Wealth Management increased its stake in United Airlines by 50.6% in the first quarter. Hemington Wealth Management now owns 476 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $32,000 after acquiring an additional 160 shares during the last quarter. WPG Advisers LLC bought a new position in shares of United Airlines during the first quarter valued at about $32,000. Eastern Bank bought a new position in shares of United Airlines during the first quarter valued at about $35,000. Banque Transatlantique SA bought a new position in shares of United Airlines during the first quarter valued at about $35,000. Finally, Strategic Investment Solutions Inc. IL grew its stake in shares of United Airlines by 44.0% during the second quarter. Strategic Investment Solutions Inc. IL now owns 579 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $46,000 after buying an additional 177 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 69.69% of the company’s stock.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
A number of research analysts have recently issued reports on the company. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of United Airlines in a research note on Friday. Cowen reissued a “buy” rating on shares of United Airlines in a research note on Monday, October 20th. Wall Street Zen raised United Airlines from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Saturday, October 18th. Bank of America raised their target price on United Airlines from $90.00 to $108.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, July 18th. Finally, UBS Group reduced their target price on United Airlines from $131.00 to $128.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, October 17th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have issued a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of $124.93.
United Airlines Stock Performance
Shares of UAL opened at $99.31 on Friday. The business’s fifty day simple moving average is $101.76 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $87.45. The company has a current ratio of 0.67, a quick ratio of 0.61 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.45. United Airlines Holdings Inc has a 12 month low of $52.00 and a 12 month high of $116.00. The company has a market cap of $32.15 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 9.95, a P/E/G ratio of 0.92 and a beta of 1.45.
United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL – Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, October 15th. The transportation company reported $2.78 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.65 by $0.13. United Airlines had a return on equity of 26.94% and a net margin of 5.64%.The business had revenue of $15.23 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $15.31 billion. During the same period last year, the business posted $3.33 EPS. The company’s revenue was up 2.6% compared to the same quarter last year. United Airlines has set its Q4 2025 guidance at 3.000-3.500 EPS. Research analysts anticipate that United Airlines Holdings Inc will post 12.96 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Insider Buying and Selling at United Airlines
In other news, Director Barney Harford sold 9,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on Tuesday, August 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $97.76, for a total transaction of $879,840.00. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 80,000 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $7,820,800. This represents a 10.11% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. Also, Director Michelle Freyre sold 900 shares of the stock in a transaction on Monday, July 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $92.13, for a total value of $82,917.00. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 829 shares in the company, valued at $76,375.77. The trade was a 52.05% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. In the last three months, insiders have sold 62,019 shares of company stock worth $5,930,824. Insiders own 0.71% of the company’s stock.
United Airlines Profile
United Airlines Holdings, Inc, through its subsidiaries, provides air transportation services in North America, Asia, Europe, Africa, the Pacific, the Middle East, and Latin America. The company transports people and cargo through its mainline and regional fleets. It also offers catering, ground handling, flight academy, and maintenance services for third parties.
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