ProShare Advisors LLC Acquires 5,287 Shares of United Airlines Holdings Inc $UAL

ProShare Advisors LLC increased its position in shares of United Airlines Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:UAL) by 8.9% during the 4th quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The firm owned 64,673 shares of the transportation company’s stock after purchasing an additional 5,287 shares during the quarter. ProShare Advisors LLC’s holdings in United Airlines were worth $7,232,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in UAL. Holocene Advisors LP purchased a new position in United Airlines during the second quarter worth about $84,753,000. Capital World Investors lifted its stake in shares of United Airlines by 12.1% during the 3rd quarter. Capital World Investors now owns 7,243,066 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $698,977,000 after buying an additional 783,551 shares in the last quarter. Freestone Grove Partners LP lifted its stake in shares of United Airlines by 1,282.2% during the 3rd quarter. Freestone Grove Partners LP now owns 776,783 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $74,960,000 after buying an additional 720,583 shares in the last quarter. Candlestick Capital Management LP lifted its stake in shares of United Airlines by 38.7% during the 3rd quarter. Candlestick Capital Management LP now owns 2,239,037 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $216,067,000 after buying an additional 624,752 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Electron Capital Partners LLC bought a new stake in United Airlines during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $56,837,000. 69.69% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Insider Transactions at United Airlines

In related news, EVP Andrew P. Nocella sold 7,000 shares of United Airlines stock in a transaction dated Friday, May 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $90.19, for a total transaction of $631,330.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 215,345 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $19,421,965.55. This trade represents a 3.15% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. 0.86% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of research firms recently weighed in on UAL. UBS Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $139.00 target price on shares of United Airlines in a report on Friday, April 24th. Citigroup reduced their target price on shares of United Airlines from $155.00 to $132.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, March 20th. Argus reduced their target price on shares of United Airlines from $140.00 to $135.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, January 22nd. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of United Airlines in a report on Monday, April 20th. Finally, Wall Street Zen raised shares of United Airlines from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Saturday, April 25th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have assigned a Buy rating, one has issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $132.18.

More United Airlines News

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

• Positive Sentiment: United’s summer travel forecast was upbeat, with management signaling strong demand and expecting more than 53 million passengers between June and August, which suggests better revenue visibility for the peak travel period. United Airlines shares take off on upbeat summer travel forecast
• Positive Sentiment: Airline stocks, including UAL, have been helped by falling oil prices, which can reduce fuel costs and improve margins for carriers. Airline Stocks Rise As Oil Prices Drop: Here’s What You Should Know
• Positive Sentiment: Recent coverage also highlighted stronger travel demand and United’s loyalty tie-up with JetBlue, which may support customer retention and route growth. How Investors Are Reacting To United Airlines Holdings (UAL) Loyalty Tie-Up With JetBlue And Route Expansion
• Neutral Sentiment: Broad market strength and a rebound in equities have also supported sentiment toward cyclical names like airlines, though this is not specific to United’s business outlook. US Equity Markets Close Higher as Oil Prices Fall, Tech Gains Ahead of Nvidia Results
• Negative Sentiment: Some analysts still warn that United faces rising costs, weak liquidity, and pressure on margins, which could limit upside if demand weakens or fuel and operating expenses rise again. Here’s Why Investors Should Give United Airlines Stock a Miss Now

United Airlines Trading Up 1.7%

NASDAQ:UAL opened at $99.64 on Friday. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $93.57 and a 200-day moving average price of $101.97. United Airlines Holdings Inc has a 12 month low of $71.55 and a 12 month high of $119.21. The company has a current ratio of 0.70, a quick ratio of 0.64 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.38. The stock has a market cap of $32.34 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 8.90, a P/E/G ratio of 0.83 and a beta of 1.20.

United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, April 21st. The transportation company reported $1.19 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.08 by $0.11. United Airlines had a net margin of 6.06% and a return on equity of 24.33%. The company had revenue of $14.61 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $14.19 billion. During the same period last year, the company posted $0.91 EPS. United Airlines’s revenue was up 10.5% on a year-over-year basis. United Airlines has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.000-11.000 EPS and its Q2 2026 guidance at 1.000-2.000 EPS. Equities analysts predict that United Airlines Holdings Inc will post 9.43 EPS for the current year.

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.