Andrew Nocella Sells 4,200 Shares of United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL) Stock

United Airlines Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:UAL) EVP Andrew Nocella sold 4,200 shares of the stock in a transaction on Tuesday, July 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $120.48, for a total value of $506,016.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 222,955 shares in the company, valued at $26,861,618.40. This trade represents a 1.85% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, 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 Performance

NASDAQ:UAL traded up $3.20 during mid-day trading on Tuesday, reaching $123.77. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 4,346,198 shares, compared to its average volume of 4,508,917. United Airlines Holdings Inc has a 12-month low of $82.42 and a 12-month high of $138.77. The firm’s fifty day moving average price is $118.06 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $106.86. 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 stock has a market cap of $40.17 billion, a P/E ratio of 11.58, a PEG ratio of 0.89 and a beta of 1.25.

United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL) last posted 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. The business had revenue of $17.67 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $17.62 billion. United Airlines had a net margin of 5.56% and a return on equity of 19.05%. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 16.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $3.87 EPS. United Airlines has set its FY 2026 guidance at 9.000-11.000 EPS. On average, equities analysts forecast that United Airlines Holdings Inc will post 10.48 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Trading of United Airlines

Several large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Bison Wealth LLC purchased a new stake in United Airlines during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $246,000. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. boosted its stake in shares of United Airlines by 24.0% during the 1st quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 39,872 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $2,753,000 after acquiring an additional 7,713 shares during the last quarter. Focus Partners Wealth boosted its stake in shares of United Airlines by 92.7% during the 1st quarter. Focus Partners Wealth now owns 12,349 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $853,000 after acquiring an additional 5,939 shares during the last quarter. First Trust Advisors LP boosted its stake in shares of United Airlines by 23.5% during the 2nd quarter. First Trust Advisors LP now owns 292,580 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $23,298,000 after acquiring an additional 55,728 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Cresset Asset Management LLC grew its position in shares of United Airlines by 73.5% during the 2nd quarter. Cresset Asset Management LLC now owns 9,410 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $749,000 after acquiring an additional 3,987 shares during the period. 69.69% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

United Airlines News Summary

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

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several brokerages recently issued reports on UAL. Morgan Stanley raised their target price on shares of United Airlines from $185.00 to $190.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, July 16th. Citigroup boosted their target price on shares of United Airlines from $132.00 to $171.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, June 22nd. Jefferies Financial Group restated a “buy” rating and issued a $155.00 price target on shares of United Airlines in a research note on Sunday, July 19th. UBS Group lifted their price objective on United Airlines from $148.00 to $153.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, June 23rd. Finally, Bank of America upped their price objective on United Airlines from $145.00 to $150.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 1st. Sixteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, United Airlines presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $156.79.

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.