United Airlines Holdings Inc $UAL Shares Bought by California Public Employees Retirement System

California Public Employees Retirement System grew its position in shares of United Airlines Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:UAL) by 7.2% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund owned 706,108 shares of the transportation company’s stock after purchasing an additional 47,485 shares during the quarter. California Public Employees Retirement System owned approximately 0.22% of United Airlines worth $68,139,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in the company. Vanguard Group Inc. boosted its position in shares of United Airlines by 1.0% in the 2nd quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 37,330,017 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $2,972,589,000 after purchasing an additional 368,401 shares during the period. Sanders Capital LLC increased its position in United Airlines by 1.8% during the third quarter. Sanders Capital LLC now owns 14,773,585 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $1,425,651,000 after buying an additional 258,670 shares during the period. State Street Corp lifted its stake in United Airlines by 4.4% in the second quarter. State Street Corp now owns 11,571,093 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $921,406,000 after buying an additional 489,795 shares during the last quarter. Capital World Investors lifted its stake in United Airlines by 12.1% in the third quarter. Capital World Investors now owns 7,243,066 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $698,977,000 after buying an additional 783,551 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Invesco Ltd. boosted its holdings in shares of United Airlines by 2.9% in the second quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 4,798,423 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $382,098,000 after acquiring an additional 137,237 shares during the period. 69.69% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

United Airlines Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ:UAL opened at $90.28 on Tuesday. The firm has a market capitalization of $29.20 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 8.83, a price-to-earnings-growth 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 business’s 50 day simple moving average is $107.56 and its 200-day simple moving average is $104.22. United Airlines Holdings Inc has a 12 month low of $52.00 and a 12 month high of $119.21.

United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL) last released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, January 20th. The transportation company reported $3.10 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.97 by $0.13. The firm had revenue of $15.40 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $15.35 billion. United Airlines had a return on equity of 25.13% and a net margin of 5.68%.United Airlines’s quarterly revenue was up 4.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the business posted $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. As a group, equities analysts forecast that United Airlines Holdings Inc will post 12.96 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

United Airlines News Roundup

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

Insider Buying and Selling at United Airlines

In other news, President Brett J. Hart sold 19,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, February 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $106.45, for a total value of $2,022,550.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the president owned 264,638 shares in the company, valued at $28,170,715.10. This trade represents a 6.70% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. 0.63% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of equities analysts have recently issued reports on the stock. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of United Airlines in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. BMO Capital Markets reiterated an “outperform” rating and issued a $132.50 price target on shares of United Airlines in a research report on Thursday, January 22nd. Morgan Stanley set a $150.00 price objective on shares of United Airlines and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 8th. Bank of America upped their target price on shares of United Airlines from $120.00 to $130.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, January 6th. Finally, Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of United Airlines from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday. Fifteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $132.31.

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.