Assenagon Asset Management S.A. Cuts Stock Position in United Airlines Holdings Inc $UAL

Assenagon Asset Management S.A. lessened its holdings in United Airlines Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:UAL) by 61.9% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 367,104 shares of the transportation company’s stock after selling 595,914 shares during the period. Assenagon Asset Management S.A. owned approximately 0.11% of United Airlines worth $41,050,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other hedge funds also recently bought and sold shares of the business. Apella Capital LLC lifted its holdings in shares of United Airlines by 0.3% in the 3rd quarter. Apella Capital LLC now owns 36,617 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $3,595,000 after acquiring an additional 108 shares during the last quarter. True Wealth Design LLC raised its position in United Airlines by 9.1% during the fourth quarter. True Wealth Design LLC now owns 1,352 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $151,000 after purchasing an additional 113 shares during the period. Murphy & Mullick Capital Management Corp lifted its stake in shares of United Airlines by 20.5% in the 3rd quarter. Murphy & Mullick Capital Management Corp now owns 669 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $63,000 after purchasing an additional 114 shares during the last quarter. Fulton Bank N.A. lifted its stake in shares of United Airlines by 3.2% in the 4th quarter. Fulton Bank N.A. now owns 3,639 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $407,000 after purchasing an additional 114 shares during the last quarter. Finally, AXA S.A. lifted its stake in shares of United Airlines by 0.8% in the 2nd quarter. AXA S.A. now owns 15,465 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $1,231,000 after purchasing an additional 121 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 69.69% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research firms have recently weighed in on UAL. Citigroup cut their target price on United Airlines from $155.00 to $132.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, March 20th. Sanford C. Bernstein restated an “outperform” rating and issued a $136.00 price target on shares of United Airlines in a research report on Tuesday, January 27th. Susquehanna lifted their price objective on shares of United Airlines from $117.00 to $150.00 and gave the stock a “positive” rating in a research note on Friday, January 9th. Wells Fargo & Company cut their price objective on shares of United Airlines from $145.00 to $130.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, March 16th. Finally, UBS Group raised their target price on shares of United Airlines from $134.00 to $135.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Monday. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have assigned a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $131.19.

Trending Headlines about United Airlines

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

• Positive Sentiment: Big fleet & premium push — United plans to add 250+ aircraft through April 2028 and reconfigure cabins to increase premium seats, a direct revenue-enhancement strategy that supports longer‑term yield improvement. United to Add 250+ Planes in Next Two Years
• Positive Sentiment: New onboard products — United is rolling out “Relax Row” couch-style economy seats and other premium cabin upgrades that could boost ancillary revenue and customer differentiation on international/long‑haul routes. Introducing the United Relax Row
• Positive Sentiment: Product tweaks for economy — the carrier will trial self‑serve snack bars on select planes, a low‑cost amenity that can improve customer experience without heavy capex. Caviar In Front, Self-Serve Snacking in the Back
• Positive Sentiment: Management guidance & confidence — United has signaled it can offset a large portion of recent cost pressure and has raised its revenue outlook, which supports valuation if execution holds. United Airlines (UAL) Raises Revenue Outlook
• Neutral Sentiment: M&A/regulatory watch — JetBlue is reportedly exploring a sale and has evaluated regulators’ likely responses to deals with major carriers, which could create future consolidation scenarios but is highly uncertain. JetBlue Stock Soars. The Airline Is Exploring a Sale
• Neutral Sentiment: Sector backdrop mixed — consumer and travel stocks are trading unevenly, so UAL’s moves are being influenced by industry flows as much as company-specific news. Sector Update: Consumer Stocks Lean Lower
• Negative Sentiment: Fuel-cost shock — the war in Iran has pushed jet‑fuel/oil prices higher; management warns fares could rise ~20% if fuel stays elevated, a sign of potential demand destruction and margin pressure. United Airlines bets bigger on premium travel as Iran war drives up fuel costs
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst target cuts — several firms trimmed UAL price targets in mid‑March citing rising fuel costs that will pressure near‑term earnings, which can weigh on sentiment and put downside risk on the stock. Why Analysts Cut United Airlines (UAL) Targets
• Negative Sentiment: Broader travel pain — industry commentary warns higher fuel and operational stresses could further degrade the customer experience and lead to price increases, implying cyclical downside if demand softens. Can Flying in the U.S. Get Any Worse?

Insider Activity at United Airlines

In related news, President Brett J. Hart sold 19,000 shares of the firm’s 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 transaction, the president owned 264,638 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $28,170,715.10. This trade represents a 6.70% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. Insiders own 0.71% of the company’s stock.

United Airlines Price Performance

UAL opened at $92.95 on Thursday. The business has a fifty day moving average of $104.42 and a 200 day moving average of $103.61. United Airlines Holdings Inc has a 52-week low of $52.00 and a 52-week high of $119.21. The company has a quick ratio of 0.59, a current ratio of 0.65 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.35. The stock has a market cap of $30.06 billion, a P/E ratio of 9.09, a PEG ratio of 0.48 and a beta of 1.25.

United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL) last released its earnings results on Tuesday, January 20th. The transportation company reported $3.10 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.97 by $0.13. United Airlines had a return on equity of 25.13% and a net margin of 5.68%.The business had revenue of $15.40 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $15.35 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $3.26 earnings per share. The business’s 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, sell-side analysts anticipate that United Airlines Holdings Inc will post 12.96 EPS for the current year.

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.