United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL) Sets New 12-Month High – Here’s What Happened
by Scott Moore · The Cerbat GemUnited Airlines Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:UAL – Get Free Report) shares reached a new 52-week high on Monday . The stock traded as high as $116.34 and last traded at $115.3120, with a volume of 888592 shares. The stock had previously closed at $113.01.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
A number of research firms recently weighed in on UAL. Wall Street Zen lowered shares of United Airlines from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, November 8th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their target price on United Airlines from $149.00 to $156.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Monday, October 20th. UBS Group assumed coverage on United Airlines in a report on Friday, December 12th. They set a “buy” rating and a $142.00 price target for the company. TD Cowen raised their price objective on United Airlines from $127.00 to $138.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, October 20th. Finally, Loop Capital set a $110.00 target price on shares of United Airlines in a report on Tuesday, October 21st. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have issued a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $128.27.
Check Out Our Latest Stock Analysis on United Airlines
United Airlines Trading Up 2.2%
The firm’s 50 day moving average is $102.78 and its 200 day moving average is $97.66. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.45, a current ratio of 0.67 and a quick ratio of 0.61. The company has a market cap of $37.38 billion, a PE ratio of 11.57, a PEG ratio of 0.80 and a beta of 1.31.
United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, October 15th. The transportation company reported $2.78 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.65 by $0.13. The firm had revenue of $15.23 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $15.31 billion. United Airlines had a return on equity of 26.94% and a net margin of 5.64%.The company’s revenue was up 2.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $3.33 EPS. United Airlines has set its Q4 2025 guidance at 3.000-3.500 EPS. On average, equities analysts anticipate that United Airlines Holdings Inc will post 12.96 earnings per share for the current year.
Insider Buying and Selling at United Airlines
In other news, CEO J Scott Kirby sold 120,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, December 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $107.86, for a total transaction of $12,943,200.00. Following the sale, the chief executive officer owned 666,535 shares in the company, valued at approximately $71,892,465.10. This trade represents a 15.26% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Company insiders own 0.63% of the company’s stock.
Institutional Investors Weigh In On United Airlines
Large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. GAMMA Investing LLC increased its position in shares of United Airlines by 8.5% during the 4th quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 10,274 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $1,149,000 after purchasing an additional 803 shares during the last quarter. Triumph Capital Management purchased a new stake in United Airlines in the third quarter worth approximately $68,000. Allworth Financial LP grew its position in United Airlines by 20.3% during the third quarter. Allworth Financial LP now owns 13,041 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $1,258,000 after acquiring an additional 2,202 shares during the last quarter. IFP Advisors Inc grew its position in United Airlines by 207.6% during the third quarter. IFP Advisors Inc now owns 7,834 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $756,000 after acquiring an additional 5,287 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Swiss Life Asset Management Ltd raised its stake in shares of United Airlines by 195.4% during the third quarter. Swiss Life Asset Management Ltd now owns 57,392 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $5,538,000 after acquiring an additional 37,963 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 69.69% of the company’s stock.
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.