Andrew Nocella Sells 5,000 Shares of United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL) Stock

United Airlines Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:UAL) EVP Andrew Nocella sold 5,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, August 25th. The stock was sold at an average price of $117.00, for a total value of $585,000.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 214,955 shares in the company, valued at approximately $25,149,735. The trade was a 2.27% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website.

United Airlines Stock Performance

Shares of UAL opened at $110.60 on Friday. The company has a 50-day moving average of $123.55 and a two-hundred day moving average of $108.68. The stock has a market cap of $35.90 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 10.35, a PEG ratio of 0.91 and a beta of 1.28. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.45, a current ratio of 0.78 and a quick ratio of 0.72. United Airlines Holdings Inc has a one year low of $84.64 and a one year high of $138.77.

United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July 15th. The transportation company reported $1.99 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.88 by $0.11. The business had revenue of $17.67 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $17.62 billion. United Airlines had a net margin of 5.56% and a return on equity of 19.05%. The firm’s revenue was up 16.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $3.87 earnings per share. United Airlines has set its FY 2026 guidance at 9.000-11.000 EPS. On average, equities research analysts expect that United Airlines Holdings Inc will post 9.91 earnings per share for the current year.

United Airlines News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: A321XLR aircraft support international expansion. United expects to receive enough Airbus A321XLR aircraft to operate five new European routes in summer 2027, including service to Luxembourg, Ibiza and Toulouse. The aircraft should allow United to profitably serve long-haul markets with smaller-capacity planes, supporting its broader plan to add 10 European cities and strengthen its international network. United Airlines A321XLR Expansion Strengthens the International Growth Story
• Positive Sentiment: Wells Fargo reaffirmed its Buy rating. The continued bullish stance from a major analyst provides support for the stock’s long-term outlook and indicates confidence in United’s earnings and growth prospects. Wells Fargo Reaffirms Buy Rating
• Positive Sentiment: Higher airfares could improve revenue and margins. Industry airfares have risen sharply, and airline executives believe prices may have room to increase further. If demand remains resilient, United could benefit from stronger pricing and improved earnings power. Airfares Are Up 25.5 Percent
• Neutral Sentiment: Executive selling was relatively modest. EVP Andrew Nocella sold 5,000 shares for approximately $585,000, reducing his holdings by 2.27%. The sale may weigh slightly on sentiment, although he retained more than 214,000 shares. Andrew Nocella Sells United Airlines Shares
• Negative Sentiment: UAL recently underperformed the broader market. Reports noted that the stock declined even as the overall market advanced, suggesting investors may be taking profits, rotating away from airline shares or awaiting clearer evidence that fare increases and international expansion will translate into sustained earnings growth. United Airlines Stock Sinks as Market Gains

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of analysts have recently issued reports on UAL shares. Barclays increased their target price on United Airlines from $150.00 to $175.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, June 25th. BMO Capital Markets upped their price target on United Airlines from $130.00 to $157.50 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 2nd. Citigroup raised their price objective on United Airlines from $132.00 to $171.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, June 22nd. TD Cowen lowered their target price on United Airlines from $205.00 to $192.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, August 24th. Finally, Bank of America upped their target price on United Airlines from $145.00 to $150.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 1st. Sixteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, United Airlines has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $157.74.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Primecap Management Co. CA bought a new stake in shares of United Airlines in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $2,238,617,000. California State Teachers Retirement System increased its holdings in United Airlines by 12,137.0% in the second quarter. California State Teachers Retirement System now owns 13,326,068 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $1,812,212,000 after buying an additional 13,217,168 shares during the last quarter. State Street Corp raised its position in United Airlines by 0.5% during the fourth quarter. State Street Corp now owns 11,510,200 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $1,287,071,000 after acquiring an additional 52,962 shares in the last quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC raised its position in United Airlines by 0.8% during the fourth quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 9,012,731 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $1,015,218,000 after acquiring an additional 68,565 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Capital World Investors lifted its stake in United Airlines by 0.3% in the fourth quarter. Capital World Investors now owns 7,265,530 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $812,428,000 after acquiring an additional 22,464 shares during the last quarter. 69.69% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

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.