United Airlines Holdings Inc $UAL Position Lowered by U S Global Investors Inc.

U S Global Investors Inc. reduced its position in United Airlines Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:UAL) by 0.9% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 784,599 shares of the transportation company’s stock after selling 7,477 shares during the period. United Airlines makes up approximately 8.4% of U S Global Investors Inc.’s holdings, making the stock its 2nd largest holding. U S Global Investors Inc.’s holdings in United Airlines were worth $72,238,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the company. Legacy Wealth Managment LLC ID purchased a new position in United Airlines in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $25,000. JPL Wealth Management LLC purchased a new stake in United Airlines during the third quarter worth approximately $29,000. Cache Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in United Airlines during the first quarter worth approximately $33,000. BOCHK Asset Management Ltd acquired a new stake in shares of United Airlines in the fourth quarter worth $34,000. Finally, Motiv8 Investments LLC acquired a new stake in shares of United Airlines in the fourth quarter worth $35,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 69.69% of the company’s stock.

United Airlines Stock Down 2.4%

Shares of UAL traded down $3.05 during mid-day trading on Friday, reaching $126.00. 3,964,068 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 5,174,349. The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $112.35 and a 200 day simple moving average of $106.49. United Airlines Holdings Inc has a 12-month low of $82.42 and a 12-month high of $138.77. The company has a quick ratio of 0.64, a current ratio of 0.70 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.38. The firm has a market cap of $40.90 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 11.25, a P/E/G ratio of 0.95 and a beta of 1.25.

United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, April 21st. The transportation company reported $1.19 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.08 by $0.11. The business had revenue of $14.61 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $14.19 billion. United Airlines had a net margin of 6.06% and a return on equity of 24.33%. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 10.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $0.91 earnings per share. United Airlines has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.000-11.000 EPS and its Q2 2026 guidance at 1.000-2.000 EPS. Sell-side analysts expect that United Airlines Holdings Inc will post 10.5 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other United Airlines news, CEO J Scott Kirby sold 48,303 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Monday, June 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $121.30, for a total value of $5,859,153.90. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 798,929 shares in the company, valued at $96,910,087.70. The trade was a 5.70% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, EVP Kate Gebo sold 34,669 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, May 26th. The shares were sold at an average price of $105.41, for a total transaction of $3,654,459.29. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 67,707 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $7,136,994.87. The trade was a 33.86% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have sold 96,381 shares of company stock worth $10,837,575 in the last quarter. 0.86% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Key Headlines Impacting United Airlines

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

• Positive Sentiment: Delta’s stronger-than-expected Q2 results offered a constructive read-through for airlines like United, suggesting premium fare demand and loyalty revenue are still holding up even as fuel costs rise. That could support confidence in UAL ahead of its own results. Delta Q2 earnings top estimates, reinstates full-year guidance as fuel prices bite
• Positive Sentiment: United announced new year-round nonstop flights to Cartagena, Colombia, expanding its Latin America network and signaling continued growth initiatives. Air Travel Is Getting More Confusing, Even at the Front of the Plane
• Positive Sentiment: Commentary from analysts and Jim Cramer emphasized United’s pricing discipline and “high quality cyclical” valuation, which may be helping investors stay constructive despite volatility. Jim Cramer Explains Why United Airlines Looks Like a High Quality Cyclical Name
• Neutral Sentiment: Several preview pieces focused on upcoming Q2 results and Wall Street estimates, keeping attention on whether United can meet expectations rather than providing fresh operating news. Curious about United (UAL) Q2 Performance? Explore Wall Street Estimates for Key Metrics
• Negative Sentiment: United is also facing fresh legal scrutiny after a judge allowed a lawsuit to proceed over alleged “window seat” pricing practices, adding a reputational and potential cost risk. United Airlines must face lawsuit after allegedly charging passengers extra for ‘window seats’ with no windows, judge rules

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

UAL has been the topic of a number of research reports. Susquehanna raised their target price on shares of United Airlines from $135.00 to $172.00 and gave the company a “positive” rating in a research note on Tuesday. Wells Fargo & Company upped their price target on shares of United Airlines from $130.00 to $165.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Tuesday, June 30th. UBS Group increased their price target on United Airlines from $148.00 to $153.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, June 23rd. TD Cowen raised their price objective on United Airlines from $150.00 to $176.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 2nd. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein boosted their price objective on United Airlines from $136.00 to $153.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 1st. Sixteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $151.62.

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.