Brevan Howard Capital Management LP Sells 7,594 Shares of United Airlines Holdings Inc $UAL

Brevan Howard Capital Management LP cut its holdings in United Airlines Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:UAL) by 17.0% in the third quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 37,038 shares of the transportation company’s stock after selling 7,594 shares during the quarter. Brevan Howard Capital Management LP’s holdings in United Airlines were worth $3,574,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in the company. Financial Consulate Inc. bought a new stake in United Airlines during the 3rd quarter worth about $29,000. Abich Financial Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in United Airlines in the 3rd quarter valued at about $34,000. Quent Capital LLC bought a new position in shares of United Airlines in the third quarter worth about $40,000. Cypress Capital Management LLC WY acquired a new position in shares of United Airlines during the third quarter worth approximately $48,000. Finally, Hemington Wealth Management lifted its position in shares of United Airlines by 36.9% during the third quarter. Hemington Wealth Management now owns 557 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $53,000 after purchasing an additional 150 shares in the last quarter. 69.69% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

United Airlines Trading Up 4.2%

Shares of NASDAQ UAL opened at $90.28 on Tuesday. United Airlines Holdings Inc has a fifty-two week low of $52.00 and a fifty-two week high of $119.21. The firm has a market capitalization of $29.20 billion, a P/E ratio of 8.83, a P/E/G ratio of 0.44 and a beta of 1.25. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.35, a current ratio of 0.65 and a quick ratio of 0.59. The company’s 50 day simple moving average is $107.56 and its 200 day simple moving average is $104.22.

United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL) last released its earnings results on Tuesday, January 20th. The transportation company reported $3.10 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.97 by $0.13. The firm had revenue of $15.40 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $15.35 billion. United Airlines had a net margin of 5.68% and a return on equity of 25.13%. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 4.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $3.26 EPS. United Airlines has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 1.000-1.500 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 12.000-14.000 EPS. On average, analysts predict that United Airlines Holdings Inc will post 12.96 EPS for the current year.

Insider Activity at United Airlines

In related news, President Brett J. Hart sold 19,000 shares of United Airlines stock in a transaction on Monday, February 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $106.45, for a total transaction of $2,022,550.00. Following the completion of the sale, the president directly owned 264,638 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $28,170,715.10. The trade was a 6.70% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. 0.63% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of analysts recently weighed in on UAL shares. The Goldman Sachs Group raised their price target on shares of United Airlines from $115.00 to $129.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, January 13th. Wells Fargo & Company reduced their price objective on United Airlines from $145.00 to $130.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Monday. Bank of America lifted their target price on United Airlines from $120.00 to $130.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, January 6th. UBS Group dropped their target price on United Airlines from $147.00 to $134.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Monday. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and set a $136.00 price target on shares of United Airlines in a research note on Tuesday, January 27th. Fifteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $132.31.

Key Headlines Impacting United Airlines

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 performance and guidance remain supportive — United’s recent quarterly results showed an EPS beat and management set FY‑2026 guidance (12.0–14.0 EPS) and Q1 guidance, which investors view as confirming durable earnings power. Unpacking Q4 earnings: United Airlines
• Positive Sentiment: Hub economics likely to improve — planned renovations at Washington Dulles are expected to strengthen United’s hub profitability and long‑term network advantages, a structural tailwind for margins. United Airlines Long-Term Hub Economics Improves InsiderMonkey: UAL hub economics
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst support persists — Bernstein reiterated a Buy on UAL, reinforcing investor confidence despite recent volatility. Bernstein reiterates buy rating on United Airlines
• Neutral Sentiment: UBS cut its price target (from $147 to $134) but kept a Buy — a downgrade in target trims upside but the maintained Buy reduces panic selling risk. Benzinga: UBS lowers price target on UAL
• Neutral Sentiment: Wells Fargo trimmed its target (from $145 to $130) but remains Overweight — similar to UBS, the cut signals caution on near‑term estimates while still signaling conviction in recovery. Benzinga: Wells Fargo lowers price target on UAL
• Neutral Sentiment: Long‑term tech/airframe bets remain uncertain — commentary on Boom/Ouverture highlights industry skepticism; it’s a speculative, long‑horizon factor that doesn’t drive near‑term revenue. Forbes: United CEO sets Boom Overture odds
• Negative Sentiment: Sector pressure from rising jet fuel — UBS and others cut earnings estimates for airlines as jet fuel costs spike, creating downside risk to near‑term margins and prompting target trims across the group. US airline stocks near potential bottom as UBS cuts estimates on rising fuel costs Airlines target cut on fuel costs

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.