Brett Hart Sells 30,108 Shares of United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL) Stock

United Airlines Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:UAL) President Brett Hart sold 30,108 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, July 28th. The stock was sold at an average price of $120.72, for a total value of $3,634,637.76. Following the completion of the transaction, the president directly owned 371,583 shares in the company, valued at approximately $44,857,499.76. The trade was a 7.50% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards.

United Airlines Price Performance

NASDAQ UAL opened at $119.42 on Thursday. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $118.48 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $106.88. United Airlines Holdings Inc has a 12-month low of $82.42 and a 12-month high of $138.77. The stock has a market capitalization of $38.76 billion, a PE ratio of 11.17, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.92 and a beta of 1.25. The company has a quick ratio of 0.72, a current ratio of 0.78 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.45.

United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July 15th. The transportation company reported $1.99 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.88 by $0.11. United Airlines had a net margin of 5.56% and a return on equity of 19.05%. The business had revenue of $17.67 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $17.62 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $3.87 EPS. United Airlines’s revenue for the quarter was up 16.4% on a year-over-year basis. United Airlines has set its FY 2026 guidance at 9.000-11.000 EPS. As a group, equities analysts predict that United Airlines Holdings Inc will post 10.48 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On United Airlines

Institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Legacy Wealth Managment LLC ID bought a new position in United Airlines during the 4th quarter worth about $25,000. Western Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of United Airlines in the first quarter valued at about $27,000. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC increased its position in shares of United Airlines by 393.0% during the 2nd quarter. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC now owns 212 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $29,000 after purchasing an additional 169 shares during the last quarter. JPL Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in United Airlines during the third quarter worth $29,000. Finally, Cache Advisors LLC bought a new stake in United Airlines during the first quarter worth $33,000. Institutional investors own 69.69% of the company’s stock.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several equities research analysts have recently issued reports on the company. Bank of America raised their price target on United Airlines from $145.00 to $150.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 1st. BMO Capital Markets boosted their price target on shares of United Airlines from $130.00 to $157.50 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 2nd. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their price objective on shares of United Airlines from $156.00 to $203.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, July 17th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of United Airlines in a report on Friday, July 17th. Finally, Wall Street Zen raised shares of United Airlines from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Saturday, April 25th. Sixteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $156.79.

Key United Airlines News

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

• Positive Sentiment: United Airlines, the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority and the U.S. Department of Transportation announced a more than $20 billion, decade-long transformation of Washington Dulles International Airport. The project could strengthen United’s major hub, improve its international connectivity and enhance the passenger experience. Washington Dulles transformation announcement
• Positive Sentiment: United unveiled a new Economy Plus configuration for its upcoming Airbus A321XLR fleet, with additional elbow room and a shared table. The differentiated product may help United capture premium revenue on long-haul international routes. New Economy Plus seating
• Neutral Sentiment: JetBlue’s CEO said she has not discussed a merger or other M&A with United’s CEO, reducing near-term credibility for speculation about a potential transaction. JetBlue CEO comments on M&A
• Negative Sentiment: United narrowed its 2026 EPS guidance to $9–$11 after oil prices increased, highlighting the airline’s exposure to fuel costs. Analysts still expect approximately $10.48 in EPS, but margin pressure and execution risks remain concerns. United tightens 2026 outlook
• Negative Sentiment: Several executives reported stock sales, including CEO J. Scott Kirby’s sale of 159,321 shares, President Brett Hart’s sale of 30,108 shares and additional sales by EVPs Andrew Nocella and Torbjorn Enqvist. The filings said the transactions covered tax withholding on vested equity awards, which reduces their bearish significance but may still weigh on sentiment. United insider selling filings

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.