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

United Airlines Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:UAL) President Brett Hart sold 30,108 shares of United Airlines stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, July 28th. The stock was sold at an average price of $120.72, for a total value of $3,634,637.76. Following the sale, the president directly 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 document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at 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 midday trading on Tuesday, hitting $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 fifty-two week low of $82.42 and a fifty-two week high of $138.77. The firm’s 50 day moving average is $118.06 and its 200-day moving average is $106.86. 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 firm has a market cap of $40.17 billion, a P/E ratio of 11.58, a P/E/G ratio of 0.89 and a beta of 1.25.

United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July 15th. The transportation company reported $1.99 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.88 by $0.11. The business had revenue of $17.67 billion during 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 quarterly revenue was up 16.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $3.87 EPS. United Airlines has set its FY 2026 guidance at 9.000-11.000 EPS. Equities analysts anticipate that United Airlines Holdings Inc will post 10.48 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of research analysts recently issued reports on UAL shares. TD Cowen boosted their target price on shares of United Airlines from $150.00 to $176.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 2nd. The Goldman Sachs Group increased their price target on United Airlines from $131.00 to $162.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 2nd. BMO Capital Markets lifted their price objective on United Airlines from $130.00 to $157.50 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 2nd. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of United Airlines in a research report on Friday, July 17th. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein increased their target price on shares of United Airlines from $136.00 to $153.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 1st. Sixteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $156.79.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On United Airlines

Institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Root Financial Partners LLC raised its position in United Airlines by 5.3% during the fourth quarter. Root Financial Partners LLC now owns 1,840 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $206,000 after acquiring an additional 93 shares during the period. JFS Wealth Advisors LLC increased its stake in shares of United Airlines by 51.4% during the fourth quarter. JFS Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 318 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $36,000 after purchasing an additional 108 shares in the last quarter. AXA S.A. increased its stake in shares of United Airlines by 0.8% during the second 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. raised 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 during the last quarter. Finally, Fielder Capital Group LLC raised its position in shares of United Airlines by 5.4% during the 4th quarter. Fielder Capital Group LLC now owns 2,473 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $276,000 after purchasing an additional 127 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 69.69% of the company’s stock.

Key Headlines Impacting United Airlines

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

United Airlines Company Profile

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.