FY2025 EPS Estimate for United Airlines Increased by Analyst

United Airlines Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:UAL) – Equities researchers at Seaport Res Ptn raised their FY2025 earnings per share estimates for shares of United Airlines in a research report issued on Wednesday, July 16th. Seaport Res Ptn analyst D. Mckenzie now forecasts that the transportation company will post earnings of $10.50 per share for the year, up from their prior estimate of $9.89. The consensus estimate for United Airlines’ current full-year earnings is $12.96 per share. Seaport Res Ptn also issued estimates for United Airlines’ FY2026 earnings at $11.50 EPS.

A number of other analysts have also weighed in on UAL. Barclays increased their target price on United Airlines from $94.00 to $100.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Tuesday. TD Cowen increased their price objective on shares of United Airlines from $73.00 to $88.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, April 22nd. Sanford C. Bernstein reissued an “outperform” rating on shares of United Airlines in a report on Tuesday, May 13th. Jefferies Financial Group decreased their target price on United Airlines from $154.00 to $80.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, April 1st. Finally, Susquehanna boosted their price target on United Airlines from $81.00 to $109.00 and gave the company a “positive” rating in a report on Tuesday. Two analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, thirteen have given a buy rating and two have given a strong buy rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Buy” and an average target price of $108.64.

United Airlines Stock Up 1.1%

NASDAQ UAL opened at $92.25 on Friday. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $80.11 and a 200-day moving average price of $84.02. United Airlines has a one year low of $37.02 and a one year high of $116.00. The company has a market capitalization of $30.13 billion, a P/E ratio of 9.24, a P/E/G ratio of 1.53 and a beta of 1.42. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.56, a quick ratio of 0.72 and a current ratio of 0.70.

United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, July 16th. The transportation company reported $3.87 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.81 by $0.06. The firm had revenue of $15.24 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $15.31 billion. United Airlines had a return on equity of 30.09% and a net margin of 5.71%. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 1.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $4.14 EPS.

Institutional Trading of United Airlines

Large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Wahed Invest LLC lifted its stake in shares of United Airlines by 5.4% in the 4th quarter. Wahed Invest LLC now owns 2,106 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $204,000 after purchasing an additional 108 shares during the last quarter. Wedbush Securities Inc. raised its position in United Airlines by 3.3% in the 1st quarter. Wedbush Securities Inc. now owns 4,651 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $321,000 after purchasing an additional 147 shares in the last quarter. Forum Financial Management LP raised its position in United Airlines by 2.7% in the 4th quarter. Forum Financial Management LP now owns 5,723 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $556,000 after purchasing an additional 148 shares in the last quarter. Foster Group Inc. raised its position in United Airlines by 2.8% in the 2nd quarter. Foster Group Inc. now owns 5,392 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $429,000 after purchasing an additional 148 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Principal Securities Inc. raised its position in shares of United Airlines by 2.0% during the 1st quarter. Principal Securities Inc. now owns 7,758 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $536,000 after acquiring an additional 149 shares in the last quarter. 69.69% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

United Airlines Company Profile

United Airlines Holdings, Inc, through its subsidiaries, provides air transportation services in North America, Asia, Europe, Africa, the Pacific, the Middle East, and Latin America. The company transports people and cargo through its mainline and regional fleets. It also offers catering, ground handling, flight academy, and maintenance services for third parties.