United Airlines Holdings (UAL) Stock Overview
Through its subsidiaries, provides air transportation services in the United States, Canada, Atlantic, the Pacific, and Latin America. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 4/6 |
| Future Growth | 1/6 |
| Past Performance | 2/6 |
| Financial Health | 3/6 |
| Dividends | 0/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$88.62 |
| 52 Week High | US$119.21 |
| 52 Week Low | US$68.88 |
| Beta | 1.29 |
| 1 Month Change | -3.75% |
| 3 Month Change | -13.39% |
| 1 Year Change | 28.14% |
| 3 Year Change | 106.48% |
| 5 Year Change | 67.05% |
| Change since IPO | 105.38% |
Recent News & Updates
Recent updates
UAL: Premium Demand And Capacity Discipline Will Offset Higher Fuel Costs
Narrative Update on United Airlines Holdings The analyst price target for United Airlines Holdings has been adjusted slightly lower to about $130 from around $133, as analysts factor in higher jet fuel costs, potential guidance cuts, and ongoing regulatory and macro uncertainties. These factors are partly balanced by solid demand trends and continued interest in premium carriers.United Airlines And American Airlines Merger Looks Huge But It Shouldn't Happen
Apr 15UAL: Premium Demand And Capacity Cuts Will Support Future Upside
United Airlines Holdings' updated analyst price target has been trimmed by about $3 to roughly $133, as analysts factor in higher fuel costs and slightly lower profit margin expectations, partly offset by firm demand trends and modestly higher assumed revenue growth and future P/E multiples. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around United Airlines Holdings has become more mixed, with several bullish analysts still assigning targets north of US$140 while a growing group of cautious analysts trim targets into the US$110 to US$135 range on fuel and margin concerns.UAL: Q1 Demand Strength And Premium Travel Resilience Will Drive Upside
The updated analyst price target for United Airlines Holdings reflects a modest trim to $135.52 from $138.60, as analysts factor in higher fuel cost assumptions and slightly lower profit margins, while still pointing to resilient demand and revenue trends. Analyst Commentary Recent research on United Airlines Holdings highlights a mix of optimism on demand and revenue trends alongside caution around fuel costs, margins, and guidance risk.UAL: Q1 Demand Strength And 90 Day Catalyst Watch Will Drive Upside
United Airlines Holdings' analyst price target has been trimmed slightly, with analysts citing higher fuel cost assumptions that modestly weigh on fair value, even as demand trends and earnings tracking remain supportive in the near term. Analyst Commentary Recent research on United Airlines Holdings highlights a mix of optimism on demand and earnings power, alongside caution around fuel costs and the broader airline cycle.UAL: Q4 Setup And 90 Day Catalyst Watch Will Drive Upside
The updated analyst price target for United Airlines Holdings edges higher to about $139, with analysts pointing to a slightly lower discount rate and a modestly lower assumed future P/E multiple as they reassess the risk and valuation backdrop following a series of recent target hikes and a new 90 day catalyst watch. Analyst Commentary Recent research on United Airlines Holdings has been active, with several firms updating their price targets and reassessing assumptions around earnings power, valuation multiples, and near term catalysts.UAL: Q4 Setup And 2026 Demand Momentum Will Drive Upside Potential
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for United Airlines Holdings to $138.77 from $125.26, reflecting updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and a lower future P/E multiple in light of a series of recent price target increases across the Street, along with one reduction. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on United Airlines Holdings has skewed positive, with a cluster of higher price targets and one reduction.
UAL: 2026 Guidance Caution Will Challenge Recent Optimism On Demand
Analysts have lifted their price targets on United Airlines Holdings sharply into a US$129 to US$153 range, and our updated fair value estimate has shifted from US$72.78 to US$95.53 as they point to resilient demand indicators into 2026, supportive Q4 setup commentary, and expectations for constructive airline guidance relative to subdued consensus. Analyst Commentary Across the Street, research updates are pointing to a tighter cluster of higher price targets for United Airlines within the US$129 to US$153 range.UAL: Margin Execution And Operational Resets Will Shape Future Upside Potential
Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for United Airlines Holdings up slightly from about US$124.36 to roughly US$125.26. They cite a modestly higher long term revenue outlook, a small adjustment to discount rates, and updated assumptions for profit margins and future P/E multiples following recent price target increases across several research firms.United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:UAL) Surges 26% Yet Its Low P/E Is No Reason For Excitement
Dec 23
UAL: Premium Demand And Margin Expansion Will Drive Upside Despite Flight Disruptions
The blended analyst price target for United Airlines Holdings has been raised from approximately $123 to $124 per share, as analysts factor in stronger anticipated revenue growth, slightly higher long term margins, and a modestly richer future earnings multiple. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts have broadly increased their price targets on United Airlines, signaling rising confidence in the company’s ability to execute on its growth and margin expansion plans over the next two years.UAL: Margin Expansion And Resilient Demand Will Overcome Near-Term Flight Disruptions
United Airlines Holdings' analyst price target has been modestly adjusted from $123.20 to $122.90. This reflects analysts' views that while the company continues pursuing margin expansion and earnings growth, recent sector dynamics and improving demand are being balanced with updated financial outlooks.UAL: Margin Expansion Initiatives Will Drive Performance Amid Air Travel Disruptions
United Airlines Holdings’ analyst price target has increased significantly, with recent updates raising it by as much as $41 to $156. Analysts cite robust earnings prospects, margin expansion initiatives, and stronger demand trends as key drivers for the upward revisions.UAL: Higher Margins And Revenue Outlook Will Drive Outperformance Through 2027
United Airlines Holdings' analyst price target has risen from $121.45 to $123.20 as analysts cite ongoing margin expansion efforts and improved revenue growth projections as key drivers for the upward revision. Analyst Commentary Recent analyst activity for United Airlines Holdings has largely centered on price target increases, highlighting both optimistic and cautious perspectives regarding the company’s future prospects.United Airlines Holdings, Inc. Just Recorded A 6.3% EPS Beat: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Next
Oct 18Expanding International Demand And Premium Cabins Will Ensure Future Strength
The analyst price target for United Airlines Holdings increased from $115 to $121.45, as analysts cited improved margin outlooks and higher long-term earnings potential following recent industry and company updates. Analyst Commentary Following United Airlines Holdings' recent updates and industry shifts, analysts have weighed in with revised price targets and new perspectives on the company’s growth outlook.Expanding International Demand And Premium Cabins Will Ensure Future Strength
Analysts have increased their price target for United Airlines Holdings to $115 from $111.60. They cite improving demand, better fare trends, and enhanced industry profitability outlooks as key drivers for the higher valuation.Expanding International Demand And Premium Cabins Will Ensure Future Strength
Upward revisions to United Airlines’ long-term earnings forecasts, driven by industry consolidation and robust operational performance, have prompted analysts to raise the stock’s fair value target from $108.65 to $111.60. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts raised long-term earnings estimates for United Airlines above consensus for 2026 and 2027, reflecting stronger-than-expected industry profitability among major carriers.Expanding International Demand And Premium Cabins Will Ensure Future Strength
Given marginal movements in both the Future P/E ratio and Discount Rate, the consensus analyst price target for United Airlines Holdings saw a negligible increase from $107.55 to $108.65. What's in the News United Airlines experienced a system-wide technology issue caused by its Unimatic system, temporarily pausing departures; the issue was resolved and flights resumed, though residual delays were expected (WSJ).Is United Airlines Holdings (NASDAQ:UAL) A Risky Investment?
Jul 08Should You Investigate United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:UAL) At US$74.65?
May 25United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:UAL) Stock Catapults 26% Though Its Price And Business Still Lag The Market
May 14Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:UAL)
May 05United Airlines: Irrational Turbulence
Mar 31United Airlines Faces A Tough Future
Feb 23United Airlines: A Strong Buy Ahead Of Q4 Earnings
Jan 13United Airlines: Why I Sold My Shares (Rating Downgrade)
Jan 03United Airlines: Solid Results, Strong Outlook, Undervalued Stock
Nov 30United Airlines: Revenue And Margin Expansion Will Bring The Company To New Highs
Nov 14United Airlines Stock Soars To 52-Week High On Bullish Future
Oct 21United Airlines: A Hold After Recent Take-Off
Oct 07United Airlines: Lifted By Falling Oil
Sep 06
Aggressive Cost Management And Decisive Expansions Set To Propel Airline's Margins And Growth
Aggressive cost management and domestic capacity reduction are set to improve net margins by aligning supply with demand.United Airlines Keeps Building A Better Business (Rating Upgrade)
Aug 11Shareholder Returns
| UAL | US Airlines | US Market | |
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| 7D | -2.9% | -4.1% | -0.2% |
| 1Y | 28.1% | 35.4% | 27.6% |
Return vs Industry: UAL underperformed the US Airlines industry which returned 35.4% over the past year.
Return vs Market: UAL matched the US Market which returned 27.6% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| UAL volatility | |
|---|---|
| UAL Average Weekly Movement | 8.3% |
| Airlines Industry Average Movement | 7.8% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.2% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.2% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.3% |
Stable Share Price: UAL has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: UAL's weekly volatility (8%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 115,600 | J. Kirby | www.united.com |
United Airlines Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides air transportation services in the United States, Canada, Atlantic, the Pacific, and Latin America. It transports people and cargo through its mainline and regional fleets. The company also offers ground handling, flight academy, frequent flyer award non-travel redemptions, and maintenance services for third parties.
United Airlines Holdings, Inc. Fundamentals Summary
| UAL fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$28.78b |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$3.67b |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$60.47b |
7.8x
P/E Ratio0.5x
P/S RatioIs UAL overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| UAL income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | US$60.47b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$40.03b |
| Gross Profit | US$20.43b |
| Other Expenses | US$16.77b |
| Earnings | US$3.67b |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 11.29 |
| Gross Margin | 33.79% |
| Net Profit Margin | 6.06% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 152.4% |
How did UAL perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/04/30 11:10 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/04/29 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
United Airlines Holdings, Inc. is covered by 42 analysts. 22 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| John Staszak | Argus Research Company |
| Brandon Oglenski | Barclays |
| David Fintzen | Barclays |