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UAL·United Airlines Holdings, Inc.

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-. (-.%)
High
$133.29
Open
$128.64
Market Cap
41.87B
52W High
$138.77
Low
$124.00
P. Close
$129.05
P/E
11.43
52W Low
$79.86
Fwd P/E
8.69
DailyIQ Est.
$163.21
Technical Score (1D)
73
BUY
News Sentiment
56
BULLISH
United Airlines has announced year‑round nonstop flights from Houston and Washington, D.C. to Cartagena, Colombia, slated to launch Dec. 17 pending regulatory clearance, a move that deepens its Latin America footprint and could unlock new revenue streams from a growing market. The expansion is expected to improve load factors and ancillary income, but the upside remains uncertain until the government approves the routes. Meanwhile, UAL is set to report Q2 earnings on July 12, with analysts projecting revenue growth driven by domestic demand and margin expansion supported by fuel‑hedging gains. A positive earnings surprise would reinforce the bullish outlook reflected in recent upgrades from UBS, BNP Paribas, Deutsche Bank, and Susquehanna, all raising price targets. At the same time, oil price spikes driven by Middle East tensions have increased fuel costs, adding pressure to operating margins and raising the risk of a slowdown in discretionary travel demand. Traders should watch for the regulatory decision on the Cartagena routes, the Q2 earnings call for guidance on revenue and margin, and any further oil price movements that could affect cost dynamics. If the new routes launch and earnings beat expectations, the stock could see a sustained upward bias; if fuel costs remain elevated or the launch is delayed, the upside may be muted.
Earnings Summary
United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL) operates as a global air carrier delivering passenger and cargo services across the United States, Canada, and international destinations, while also generating ancillary revenue from ground handling, flight training, and maintenance. In the highly competitive airlines sector, UAL has maintained a broad network that supports both core transport and related service offerings. In the most recent two quarters, UAL reported EPS of $3.10 in Q4 2025 and $1.19 in Q1 2026, both exceeding analyst estimates of $2.97 and $1.09 respectively, while revenue rose modestly to $15.397 billion in Q4 2025 before falling to $14.608 billion in Q1 2026; compared to the prior two quarters, EPS declined from $3.87 to $2.78 and revenue slipped from $15.236 billion to $15.225 billion, indicating a slight contraction in earnings momentum and a modest revenue dip. Historically, UAL has consistently outperformed earnings expectations, beating estimates in six of the last seven quarters and maintaining a steady upward trajectory in revenue growth despite occasional EPS volatility, underscoring a pattern of resilient profitability. Recent news highlights the launch of year‑round nonstop flights to Cartagena, Colombia, pending regulatory approval, which could open new revenue streams and improve load factors, while rising jet‑fuel prices and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East add cost pressure; analysts have upgraded UAL’s rating and raised price targets, reflecting confidence in the airline’s recovery. Investors should watch for the regulatory decision on the Cartagena routes, the Q2 2026 earnings guidance for revenue and margin outlook, and any further fuel‑price movements that could impact operating margins, as these factors will shape the airline’s near‑term performance.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$0.26$1.28$2.30$3.32$4.34Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$1.84 - -
Q1'26$1.09$1.19+8.9%
Q4'25$2.97$3.10+4.5%
Q3'25$2.68$2.78+3.8%
Q2'25$3.81$3.87+1.5%
Q1'25$0.74$0.91+23.8%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$12.5B$14.0B$15.5B$17.0B$18.5BQ1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$17.8B - -
Q1'26$14.4B$14.6B+1.6%
Q4'25$15.5B$15.4B-1.0%
Q3'25 - $15.2B -
Q2'25 - $15.2B -
Q1'25 - $13.2B -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
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Market Data

UAL Stock Snapshot

UAL is currently trading at $126.34, giving United Airlines Holdings, Inc. a market cap of 41.87B and a P/E ratio of 11.4. Today's range spans $124.00–$133.29, with shares opening at $128.64 and moving down $2.71 (2.1%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 73/100 (BUY) with a news sentiment reading of 56/100.

Over the past year UAL has traded between $79.86 and $138.77 - the current price is +58.2% off the 52-week low and -9.0% from the high. 32 analysts cover the stock with a Buy consensus and a mean 12-month target of $152.97 (range $95.00–$185.00), implying upside of +21.1%.

UAL carries a BUY signal on a 73/100 technical score, trades at $126.34 (in the upper portion of its 52-week range), and has neutral sentiment at 56/100. At 41.87B in Industrials market cap (P/E: 11.4), the name has scale without the index-anchor inertia of mega-cap peers - which means when the bullish momentum runs, the percentage move can be meaningfully larger. Annual range: $79.86–$138.77.

The combination of a BUY signal (73/100) and neutral news sentiment (56/100) puts UAL on the screens of active managers who run quality-momentum overlays — a cohort that can build meaningful positions at 41.87B in Industrials market cap without immediately moving the stock. At $126.34 (in the upper portion of its 52-week range in the $79.86–$138.77 range), the entry discipline is clean and the potential re-rating if sentiment continues to improve is meaningful.