Leonteq Securities AG Makes New Investment in United Airlines Holdings Inc $UAL

Leonteq Securities AG acquired a new position in shares of United Airlines Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:UAL) in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm acquired 50,838 shares of the transportation company’s stock, valued at approximately $5,685,000.

A number of other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of UAL. Bank of New York Mellon Corp raised its position in shares of United Airlines by 1.2% during the third quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp now owns 1,416,537 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $136,696,000 after acquiring an additional 16,478 shares during the last quarter. Allianz Asset Management GmbH raised its position in shares of United Airlines by 23.1% during the third quarter. Allianz Asset Management GmbH now owns 1,461,194 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $141,005,000 after acquiring an additional 274,572 shares during the last quarter. CWM LLC raised its position in shares of United Airlines by 61.0% during the fourth quarter. CWM LLC now owns 84,286 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $9,425,000 after acquiring an additional 31,921 shares during the last quarter. Russell Investments Group Ltd. raised its position in shares of United Airlines by 6.3% during the third quarter. Russell Investments Group Ltd. now owns 909,263 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $87,804,000 after acquiring an additional 53,541 shares during the last quarter. Finally, GSA Capital Partners LLP raised its position in shares of United Airlines by 830.7% during the third quarter. GSA Capital Partners LLP now owns 36,679 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $3,540,000 after acquiring an additional 32,738 shares during the last quarter. 69.69% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, EVP Andrew P. Nocella sold 7,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, May 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $90.19, for a total value of $631,330.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 215,345 shares in the company, valued at approximately $19,421,965.55. This represents a 3.15% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Corporate insiders own 0.86% of the company’s stock.

United Airlines Trading Up 10.0%

NASDAQ UAL opened at $98.02 on Thursday. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $93.40 and a 200 day simple moving average of $101.93. The company has a market capitalization of $31.81 billion, a PE ratio of 8.75, a P/E/G ratio of 0.76 and a beta of 1.20. The company has a current ratio of 0.70, a quick ratio of 0.64 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.38. United Airlines Holdings Inc has a 12 month low of $71.55 and a 12 month high of $119.21.

United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL) last released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, April 21st. The transportation company reported $1.19 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates 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 firm’s revenue was up 10.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $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. Research analysts forecast that United Airlines Holdings Inc will post 9.43 EPS for the current year.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of research firms have recently weighed in on UAL. Zacks Research downgraded United Airlines from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research report on Wednesday, May 13th. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of United Airlines in a research report on Monday, April 20th. Wells Fargo & Company dropped their target price on United Airlines from $145.00 to $130.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, March 16th. Wall Street Zen upgraded United Airlines from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Saturday, April 25th. Finally, Argus dropped their target price on United Airlines from $140.00 to $135.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, January 22nd. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have given a Buy rating, one has assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $132.18.

Key Stories Impacting United Airlines

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

• Positive Sentiment: United said it expects more than 53 million travelers this summer, about 3 million more than last year, signaling strong demand and supporting revenue growth. United Airlines shares take off on upbeat summer travel forecast
• Positive Sentiment: Travel demand appears to be strengthening around major global events, with United seeing double-digit booking gains tied to the solar eclipse, soccer matches, and concert tours. Summer Travel Takes Off: United Sees Flight Demand Spikes Around the Season’s Biggest Cultural Moments
• Positive Sentiment: Airline shares broadly rallied because falling oil prices should reduce fuel costs, which could improve profitability for UAL and peers. Airline Stocks Rise As Oil Prices Drop: Here’s What You Should Know
• Neutral Sentiment: Broader markets finished higher after Fed minutes and a drop in bond yields, adding a supportive backdrop for cyclical stocks like airlines. Equity Markets Rebound Following Fed Minutes; Yields Tumble
• Negative Sentiment: Some analysts remain cautious, warning that UAL still faces rising costs, weak liquidity, and margin pressure despite the strong travel backdrop. Here’s Why Investors Should Give United Airlines Stock a Miss Now

About United Airlines

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.