Swedbank AB Sells 4,842 Shares of United Airlines Holdings Inc $UAL

Swedbank AB lowered its stake in United Airlines Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:UAL) by 3.8% during the 1st quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The firm owned 122,965 shares of the transportation company’s stock after selling 4,842 shares during the quarter. Swedbank AB’s holdings in United Airlines were worth $11,321,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in the company. Bison Wealth LLC purchased a new stake in shares of United Airlines in the fourth quarter worth about $246,000. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. grew its holdings in United Airlines by 24.0% during the 1st quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 39,872 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $2,753,000 after buying an additional 7,713 shares in the last quarter. Focus Partners Wealth increased its stake in United Airlines by 92.7% in the 1st quarter. Focus Partners Wealth now owns 12,349 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $853,000 after acquiring an additional 5,939 shares during the last quarter. First Trust Advisors LP increased its stake in United Airlines by 23.5% in the 2nd quarter. First Trust Advisors LP now owns 292,580 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $23,298,000 after acquiring an additional 55,728 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Cresset Asset Management LLC raised its holdings in shares of United Airlines by 73.5% during the 2nd quarter. Cresset Asset Management LLC now owns 9,410 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $749,000 after acquiring an additional 3,987 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 69.69% of the company’s stock.

Insider Buying and Selling at United Airlines

In other United Airlines news, EVP Kate Gebo sold 5,331 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, May 26th. The shares were sold at an average price of $105.51, for a total value of $562,473.81. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 60,393 shares in the company, valued at $6,372,065.43. This represents a 8.11% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, CEO J Scott Kirby sold 1,078 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, June 16th. The shares were sold at an average price of $120.74, for a total value of $130,157.72. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer owned 797,851 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $96,332,529.74. The trade was a 0.13% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders sold a total of 96,381 shares of company stock valued at $10,837,575 in the last three months. Company insiders own 0.86% of the company’s stock.

United Airlines Trading Down 2.4%

UAL stock traded down $3.05 during midday trading on Friday, reaching $126.00. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 3,964,068 shares, compared to its average volume of 5,174,349. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.38, a quick ratio of 0.64 and a current ratio of 0.70. The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $112.35 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $106.49. United Airlines Holdings Inc has a 1 year low of $82.42 and a 1 year high of $138.77. The firm has a market capitalization of $40.90 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 11.25, a PEG ratio of 0.95 and a beta of 1.25.

United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL) last released its earnings results on Tuesday, April 21st. The transportation company reported $1.19 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.08 by $0.11. The business had revenue of $14.61 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $14.19 billion. United Airlines had a return on equity of 24.33% and a net margin of 6.06%.The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 10.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the company earned $0.91 earnings per share. 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. On average, equities research analysts predict that United Airlines Holdings Inc will post 10.5 EPS for the current year.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of research analysts have recently commented on the company. UBS Group increased their target price on United Airlines from $148.00 to $153.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, June 23rd. Wells Fargo & Company upped their price target on shares of United Airlines from $130.00 to $165.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Tuesday, June 30th. Jefferies Financial Group lowered their price objective on shares of United Airlines from $118.00 to $112.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, April 27th. TD Cowen lifted their price objective on shares of United Airlines from $150.00 to $176.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 2nd. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein boosted their target price on shares of United Airlines from $136.00 to $153.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 1st. Sixteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $151.62.

Key United Airlines News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Delta’s stronger-than-expected Q2 results offered a constructive read-through for airlines like United, suggesting premium fare demand and loyalty revenue are still holding up even as fuel costs rise. That could support confidence in UAL ahead of its own results. Delta Q2 earnings top estimates, reinstates full-year guidance as fuel prices bite
• Positive Sentiment: United announced new year-round nonstop flights to Cartagena, Colombia, expanding its Latin America network and signaling continued growth initiatives. Air Travel Is Getting More Confusing, Even at the Front of the Plane
• Positive Sentiment: Commentary from analysts and Jim Cramer emphasized United’s pricing discipline and “high quality cyclical” valuation, which may be helping investors stay constructive despite volatility. Jim Cramer Explains Why United Airlines Looks Like a High Quality Cyclical Name
• Neutral Sentiment: Several preview pieces focused on upcoming Q2 results and Wall Street estimates, keeping attention on whether United can meet expectations rather than providing fresh operating news. Curious about United (UAL) Q2 Performance? Explore Wall Street Estimates for Key Metrics
• Negative Sentiment: United is also facing fresh legal scrutiny after a judge allowed a lawsuit to proceed over alleged “window seat” pricing practices, adding a reputational and potential cost risk. United Airlines must face lawsuit after allegedly charging passengers extra for ‘window seats’ with no windows, judge rules

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.