United Airlines (UAL) Set to Post Quarterly Earnings on Tuesday

United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL) is projected to post its Q3 2026 results after the market closes on Tuesday, October 20th. Analysts expect United Airlines to post earnings of $2.58 per share and revenue of $17.88 billion for the quarter. Interested persons can find conference call details on the company’s upcoming Q3 2026 earnings summary page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 10:30 AM ET.

United Airlines Price Performance

UAL opened at $96.10 on Monday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.45, a quick ratio of 0.72 and a current ratio of 0.78. The company has a market capitalization of $31.19 billion, a PE ratio of 8.99, a P/E/G ratio of 1.11 and a beta of 1.30. The stock’s fifty day moving average is $111.52 and its 200-day moving average is $110.60. United Airlines has a one year low of $84.64 and a one year high of $138.77.

More United Airlines News

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

• Positive Sentiment: United and Air Canada plan to expand their Canada–U.S. network with new summer routes, potentially increasing international capacity, connectivity and revenue opportunities. Air Canada, United Airlines to expand Canada-US network with new summer routes
• Positive Sentiment: United’s Starlink rollout has reached nearly half of its flights, and a new tool lets passengers check whether their aircraft is scheduled to offer the service. Improved onboard connectivity could support customer satisfaction and competitive positioning. SpaceX expands footprint with United Airlines United finally made it easier to see if your flight has Starlink
• Positive Sentiment: A multi-year engine maintenance agreement with FTAI Aviation is intended to reduce aircraft downtime through engine exchanges, potentially improving fleet utilization and maintenance efficiency. United Airlines Signs Multi Year Engine Maintenance Agreement
• Neutral Sentiment: United is scheduled to report third-quarter earnings around October 20–21. Analysts are focused on earnings, fares, capacity, passenger demand and forward guidance; one preview cites an EPS estimate of $2.59. United Airlines Q3 earnings on deck United Airlines Holdings Q3 2026 Preview
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst opinions on UAL are conflicting, while an earnings preview warns the stock could be vulnerable to downgrades. The uncertainty is likely contributing to caution ahead of results. Earnings Preview: United Airlines Stock Vulnerable to Downgrades
• Negative Sentiment: One analysis argues that United may face higher fares but lower profits, raising concerns about margin pressure despite maintaining a “Buy” view. After a substantial multiyear stock advance, valuation and the amount of future cash flow already priced into shares are also being scrutinized. United Airlines: Higher Fares, Lower Profits, Still A Buy

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, CEO J. Kirby sold 159,321 shares of the stock in a transaction on Tuesday, July 21st. The stock was sold at an average price of $118.05, for a total transaction of $18,807,844.05. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer owned 797,851 shares in the company, valued at approximately $94,186,310.55. This represents a 16.64% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, EVP Torbjorn Enqvist sold 20,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Friday, July 24th. The stock was sold at an average price of $119.91, for a total value of $2,398,200.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 114,800 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $13,765,668. This represents a 14.84% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Insiders sold a total of 221,629 shares of company stock worth $26,328,598 over the last three months. Corporate insiders own 0.86% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several research analysts recently weighed in on the company. Wall Street Zen cut United Airlines from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, August 1st. Rothschild & Co Redburn dropped their price target on shares of United Airlines from $165.00 to $150.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, September 18th. Barclays dropped their price target on shares of United Airlines from $175.00 to $160.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, September 11th. Zacks Research downgraded shares of United Airlines from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a report on Monday, September 28th. Finally, UBS Group cut their price target on shares of United Airlines from $146.00 to $139.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Friday. Fifteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, one has given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $155.94.

United Airlines Company Profile

United Airlines Holdings, Inc is the parent company of United Airlines, a major U.S. commercial airline headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The company provides scheduled passenger air transportation and air cargo services, connecting customers across the United States and to international destinations.

United operates a broad network serving North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Oceania. Its operations are supported by hubs in major U.S. cities, including Chicago, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Newark, San Francisco and Washington, DC, as well as an extensive network of regional carriers operating under the United Express brand.

The company offers several travel classes and related services, including premium-cabin seating, onboard amenities, airport lounges and the MileagePlus customer loyalty program.