CI Investments Inc. trimmed its holdings in shares of United Airlines Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:UAL – Free Report) by 72.7% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 2,736 shares of the transportation company’s stock after selling 7,273 shares during the quarter. CI Investments Inc.’s holdings in United Airlines were worth $264,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.
A number of other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of UAL. Norges Bank bought a new stake in shares of United Airlines during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $143,035,000. Holocene Advisors LP acquired a new position in United Airlines during the second quarter worth $84,753,000. Lansdowne Partners UK LLP bought a new stake in United Airlines during the second quarter worth $68,177,000. Assenagon Asset Management S.A. grew its position in shares of United Airlines by 242.5% in the 3rd quarter. Assenagon Asset Management S.A. now owns 963,018 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $92,931,000 after acquiring an additional 681,847 shares during the period. Finally, State Street Corp increased its stake in shares of 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. Institutional investors own 69.69% of the company’s stock.
Key United Airlines News
Here are the key news stories impacting United Airlines this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Analyst/long‑term bull case: a Seeking Alpha piece highlights UAL’s stronger fundamentals, geographic diversification, capacity growth under the United Next strategy and attractive forward P/E — a reminder investors who focus on longer‑term value see opportunity. United Airlines: Rare Quality At A Peer-Group Discount
- Neutral Sentiment: Investor access: United will present at the J.P. Morgan Industrials Conference (Mar 17), giving analysts and investors another forum for management to update guidance and strategy. United Airlines to Present at the J.P. Morgan 2026 Industrials Conference
- Negative Sentiment: Management warning: CEO Scott Kirby said the recent spike in jet‑fuel prices will have a “meaningful” impact on first‑quarter results — a direct earnings risk that investors are repricing. United Airlines CEO: Fuel spike will hit results, but travel demand hasn’t taken ‘even a tiny step back’
- Negative Sentiment: Fuel price shock: multiple reports note U.S. jet fuel prices jumped sharply after Iran‑related strikes and Strait of Hormuz disruptions (OPIS data cited), raising unit costs materially and pressuring margins. United Airlines sees hit to results on fuel cost spike from Iran conflict
- Negative Sentiment: Market reaction / volatility: coverage shows the stock plunged intraday amid the fuel concerns and headlines, and Forbes flags a five‑day slide that erased billions of market value — amplifying short‑term selling pressure. What’s Happening With United Airlines Stock?
- Negative Sentiment: Analyst adjustment: Rothschild & Co Redburn trimmed its price target (from $125 to $110) while keeping a buy rating — a modest downgrade that can reduce near‑term upside perception even if the long view remains constructive. Benzinga
Insider Buying and Selling at United Airlines
United Airlines Stock Down 3.5%
UAL stock opened at $92.07 on Friday. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $110.26 and a 200-day moving average price of $104.72. United Airlines Holdings Inc has a 12 month low of $52.00 and a 12 month high of $119.21. The company has a current ratio of 0.65, a quick ratio of 0.59 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.35. The stock has a market capitalization of $29.78 billion, a P/E ratio of 9.01, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.49 and a beta of 1.25.
United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, January 20th. The transportation company reported $3.10 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.97 by $0.13. United Airlines had a net margin of 5.68% and a return on equity of 25.13%. The business had revenue of $15.40 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $15.35 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $3.26 EPS. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 4.8% compared to the same quarter last year. 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. As a group, equities research analysts anticipate that United Airlines Holdings Inc will post 12.96 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
A number of research firms have recently issued reports on UAL. Citigroup reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of United Airlines in a research report on Tuesday, February 3rd. The Goldman Sachs Group increased their price objective on shares of United Airlines from $115.00 to $129.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, January 13th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of United Airlines in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. BMO Capital Markets restated an “outperform” rating and set a $132.50 price objective on shares of United Airlines in a research report on Thursday, January 22nd. Finally, Bank of America boosted their price objective on United Airlines from $120.00 to $130.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, January 6th. Sixteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $135.81.
United Airlines 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.
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