United Airlines Holdings Inc $UAL Shares Sold by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans decreased its position in shares of United Airlines Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:UAL) by 23.2% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 31,509 shares of the transportation company’s stock after selling 9,537 shares during the period. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans’ holdings in United Airlines were worth $3,041,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other large investors have also modified their holdings of the company. Vanguard Group Inc. increased its holdings in shares of United Airlines by 1.0% in the 2nd quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 37,330,017 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $2,972,589,000 after acquiring an additional 368,401 shares during the period. State Street Corp grew its position in United Airlines by 4.4% during the 2nd quarter. State Street Corp now owns 11,571,093 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $921,406,000 after purchasing an additional 489,795 shares during the last quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC increased its stake in United Airlines by 1.0% in the second quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 8,819,876 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $704,994,000 after purchasing an additional 90,350 shares during the period. Invesco Ltd. increased its stake in United Airlines by 2.9% in the second quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 4,798,423 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $382,098,000 after purchasing an additional 137,237 shares during the period. Finally, Norges Bank purchased a new stake in shares of United Airlines in the second quarter valued at about $143,035,000. 69.69% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

United Airlines Stock Up 9.3%

United Airlines stock opened at $115.91 on Monday. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $110.44 and its 200 day moving average price is $102.52. United Airlines Holdings Inc has a 1-year low of $52.00 and a 1-year high of $119.21. The company has a market cap of $37.52 billion, a PE ratio of 11.34, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.61 and a beta of 1.30. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.35, a current ratio of 0.65 and a quick ratio of 0.59.

United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL) last released its earnings results on Tuesday, January 20th. The transportation company reported $3.10 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.97 by $0.13. The company had revenue of $15.40 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $15.35 billion. United Airlines had a return on equity of 25.13% and a net margin of 5.68%.United Airlines’s quarterly revenue was up 4.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $3.26 earnings per share. United Airlines has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 1.000-1.500 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 12.000-14.000 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts predict that United Airlines Holdings Inc will post 12.96 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

UAL has been the topic of a number of research reports. Susquehanna raised their price target on United Airlines from $117.00 to $150.00 and gave the stock a “positive” rating in a report on Friday, January 9th. Wall Street Zen downgraded United Airlines from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, November 8th. Morgan Stanley set a $150.00 target price on United Airlines and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, January 8th. Barclays increased their price target on United Airlines from $135.00 to $150.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Monday, January 12th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their price objective on shares of United Airlines from $149.00 to $156.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Monday, October 20th. Fifteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $135.97.

Insider Activity

In other United Airlines news, President Brett J. Hart sold 19,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Monday, February 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $106.45, for a total value of $2,022,550.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the president directly owned 264,638 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $28,170,715.10. This trade represents a 6.70% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, CEO J Scott Kirby sold 120,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, December 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $107.86, for a total value of $12,943,200.00. Following the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 666,535 shares in the company, valued at $71,892,465.10. This trade represents a 15.26% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. 0.71% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

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.