United Airlines (UAL) Expected to Post Earnings on Tuesday

United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL) is expected to be posting its Q3 2026 results after the market closes on Tuesday, October 20th. Analysts expect the company to post earnings of $2.58 per share and revenue of $17.88 billion for the quarter. Individuals can find conference call details on the company’s upcoming Q3 2026 earnings report for the latest details on the call scheduled for Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 10:30 AM ET.

United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July 15th. The transportation company reported $1.99 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.88 by $0.11. The business had revenue of $17.67 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $17.62 billion. United Airlines had a net margin of 5.56% and a return on equity of 19.05%. United Airlines’s quarterly revenue was up 16.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $3.87 EPS. On average, analysts expect United Airlines to post $7.87 EPS for the current fiscal year and $13.81 EPS for the next fiscal year.

United Airlines Stock Down 5.1%

Shares of NASDAQ UAL opened at $96.10 on Friday. United Airlines has a 52-week low of $84.64 and a 52-week high of $138.77. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.45, a quick ratio of 0.72 and a current ratio of 0.78. The stock has a market cap of $31.19 billion, a P/E ratio of 8.99, a P/E/G ratio of 1.11 and a beta of 1.30. The firm has a 50 day moving average price of $111.52 and a 200 day moving average price of $110.43.

Insider Buying and Selling at United Airlines

In related news, EVP Torbjorn Enqvist sold 20,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, July 24th. The shares were sold at an average price of $119.91, for a total value of $2,398,200.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 114,800 shares in the company, valued at approximately $13,765,668. This represents a 14.84% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Also, EVP Andrew Nocella sold 5,000 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, August 25th. The stock was sold at an average price of $117.00, for a total transaction of $585,000.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 214,955 shares in the company, valued at approximately $25,149,735. The trade was a 2.27% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. In the last three months, insiders sold 221,629 shares of company stock worth $26,328,598. Insiders own 0.86% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

UAL has been the topic of a number of recent analyst reports. UBS Group reduced their price target on shares of United Airlines from $146.00 to $139.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday. Morgan Stanley increased their target price on United Airlines from $185.00 to $190.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, July 16th. Sanford C. Bernstein lifted their price objective on shares of United Airlines from $136.00 to $153.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 1st. TD Cowen lowered their target price on United Airlines from $192.00 to $167.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, October 2nd. Finally, Rothschild & Co Redburn dropped their price target on shares of United Airlines from $165.00 to $150.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, September 18th. Fifteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, one has given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $155.94.

United Airlines News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: United and Air Canada plan to expand their Canada–U.S. network with new summer routes, potentially increasing international capacity, connectivity and revenue opportunities. Air Canada, United Airlines to expand Canada-US network with new summer routes
• Positive Sentiment: United’s Starlink rollout has reached nearly half of its flights, and a new tool lets passengers check whether their aircraft is scheduled to offer the service. Improved onboard connectivity could support customer satisfaction and competitive positioning. SpaceX expands footprint with United Airlines United finally made it easier to see if your flight has Starlink
• Positive Sentiment: A multi-year engine maintenance agreement with FTAI Aviation is intended to reduce aircraft downtime through engine exchanges, potentially improving fleet utilization and maintenance efficiency. United Airlines Signs Multi Year Engine Maintenance Agreement
• Neutral Sentiment: United is scheduled to report third-quarter earnings around October 20–21. Analysts are focused on earnings, fares, capacity, passenger demand and forward guidance; one preview cites an EPS estimate of $2.59. United Airlines Q3 earnings on deck United Airlines Holdings Q3 2026 Preview
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst opinions on UAL are conflicting, while an earnings preview warns the stock could be vulnerable to downgrades. The uncertainty is likely contributing to caution ahead of results. Earnings Preview: United Airlines Stock Vulnerable to Downgrades
• Negative Sentiment: One analysis argues that United may face higher fares but lower profits, raising concerns about margin pressure despite maintaining a “Buy” view. After a substantial multiyear stock advance, valuation and the amount of future cash flow already priced into shares are also being scrutinized. United Airlines: Higher Fares, Lower Profits, Still A Buy

About United Airlines

United Airlines Holdings, Inc is the parent company of United Airlines, a major U.S. commercial airline. Through its mainline operations and regional partners, United provides scheduled passenger air transportation and air cargo services to destinations across the United States and international markets.

United operates an extensive global network serving North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East. Its principal hubs include Chicago, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Newark, San Francisco and Washington, DC The airline offers multiple classes of service, including United Polaris business class, United First, United Premium Plus, Economy Plus and standard economy.

United traces its history to 1926 and has grown through the consolidation of several aviation businesses.