Brokerages Set United Airlines Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:UAL) Target Price at $126.08

Shares of United Airlines Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:UAL) have earned an average rating of “Buy” from the seventeen ratings firms that are covering the firm, MarketBeat Ratings reports. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation, thirteen have issued a buy recommendation and two have given a strong buy recommendation to the company. The average 1-year price objective among brokerages that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $124.9286.

A number of equities research analysts have issued reports on UAL shares. Cowen reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of United Airlines in a report on Monday, October 20th. Weiss Ratings lowered shares of United Airlines from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a report on Wednesday, October 8th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their price objective on shares of United Airlines from $149.00 to $156.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Monday, October 20th. Loop Capital set a $110.00 price objective on shares of United Airlines in a report on Tuesday, October 21st. Finally, Bank of America increased their price objective on shares of United Airlines from $90.00 to $108.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, July 18th.

United Airlines Price Performance

NASDAQ UAL opened at $98.80 on Tuesday. United Airlines has a 12 month low of $52.00 and a 12 month high of $116.00. The stock has a market cap of $31.99 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 9.90, a PEG ratio of 0.92 and a beta of 1.45. The company’s 50 day moving average is $101.69 and its two-hundred day moving average is $87.76. 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 (NASDAQ:UAL) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, October 15th. The transportation company reported $2.78 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.65 by $0.13. United Airlines had a net margin of 5.64% and a return on equity of 26.94%. The company had revenue of $15.23 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $15.31 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $3.33 EPS. The firm’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. As a group, research analysts anticipate that United Airlines will post 12.96 earnings per share for the current year.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, EVP Kate Gebo sold 6,343 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, August 12th. The shares were sold at an average price of $97.81, for a total value of $620,408.83. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 69,106 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $6,759,257.86. This trade represents a 8.41% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, Director Barney Harford sold 9,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, August 12th. The shares were sold at an average price of $97.76, for a total transaction of $879,840.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 80,000 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $7,820,800. This trade represents a 10.11% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. Over the last ninety days, insiders have sold 61,119 shares of company stock valued at $5,847,907. Insiders own 0.63% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of UAL. Bison Wealth LLC purchased a new position in shares of United Airlines in the fourth quarter valued at $246,000. GAMMA Investing LLC boosted its stake in United Airlines by 6.1% during the first quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 5,222 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $361,000 after buying an additional 300 shares during the period. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC boosted its stake in United Airlines by 1.7% during the first quarter. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC now owns 23,743 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $1,639,000 after buying an additional 403 shares during the period. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC boosted its stake in United Airlines by 47.3% during the first quarter. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC now owns 32,613 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $2,252,000 after buying an additional 10,471 shares during the period. Finally, Kentucky Retirement Systems Insurance Trust Fund purchased a new position in United Airlines during the first quarter worth $657,000. 69.69% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

About United Airlines

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.