Assenagon Asset Management S.A. Sells 595,914 Shares of United Airlines Holdings Inc $UAL

Assenagon Asset Management S.A. reduced its position in shares of United Airlines Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:UAL) by 61.9% during the 4th quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The firm owned 367,104 shares of the transportation company’s stock after selling 595,914 shares during the period. Assenagon Asset Management S.A.’s holdings in United Airlines were worth $41,050,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in the company. Apella Capital LLC increased its stake in shares of United Airlines by 0.3% during the third quarter. Apella Capital LLC now owns 36,617 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $3,595,000 after buying an additional 108 shares during the period. True Wealth Design LLC raised its holdings in shares of United Airlines by 9.1% in the fourth quarter. True Wealth Design LLC now owns 1,352 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $151,000 after acquiring an additional 113 shares in the last quarter. Murphy & Mullick Capital Management Corp lifted its stake in United Airlines by 20.5% in the third quarter. Murphy & Mullick Capital Management Corp now owns 669 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $63,000 after acquiring an additional 114 shares during the period. Fulton Bank N.A. lifted its stake in United Airlines by 3.2% in the fourth quarter. Fulton Bank N.A. now owns 3,639 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $407,000 after acquiring an additional 114 shares during the period. Finally, AXA S.A. grew its holdings in United Airlines by 0.8% during the 2nd quarter. AXA S.A. now owns 15,465 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $1,231,000 after acquiring an additional 121 shares in the last quarter. 69.69% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research firms have recently commented on UAL. Citigroup reduced their price target on shares of United Airlines from $155.00 to $132.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Friday, March 20th. TD Cowen upgraded shares of United Airlines from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, March 18th. BMO Capital Markets reissued an “outperform” rating and set a $132.50 price objective on shares of United Airlines in a report on Thursday, January 22nd. Sanford C. Bernstein reissued an “outperform” rating and issued a $136.00 price objective on shares of United Airlines in a research note on Tuesday, January 27th. Finally, Morgan Stanley set a $150.00 target price on United Airlines and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 8th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have issued a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $131.19.

United Airlines Trading Down 0.7%

United Airlines stock opened at $92.95 on Thursday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.35, a quick ratio of 0.59 and a current ratio of 0.65. The stock has a market cap of $30.06 billion, a PE ratio of 9.09, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.48 and a beta of 1.25. The stock has a 50-day moving average of $104.42 and a two-hundred day moving average of $103.61. United Airlines Holdings Inc has a one year low of $52.00 and a one year high of $119.21.

United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, January 20th. The transportation company reported $3.10 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.97 by $0.13. The business had revenue of $15.40 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $15.35 billion. United Airlines had a return on equity of 25.13% and a net margin of 5.68%.The company’s revenue was up 4.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $3.26 earnings per share. 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, research analysts anticipate that United Airlines Holdings Inc will post 12.96 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Key Headlines Impacting United Airlines

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

• Positive Sentiment: Big fleet & premium push — United plans to add 250+ aircraft through April 2028 and reconfigure cabins to increase premium seats, a direct revenue-enhancement strategy that supports longer‑term yield improvement. United to Add 250+ Planes in Next Two Years
• Positive Sentiment: New onboard products — United is rolling out “Relax Row” couch-style economy seats and other premium cabin upgrades that could boost ancillary revenue and customer differentiation on international/long‑haul routes. Introducing the United Relax Row
• Positive Sentiment: Product tweaks for economy — the carrier will trial self‑serve snack bars on select planes, a low‑cost amenity that can improve customer experience without heavy capex. Caviar In Front, Self-Serve Snacking in the Back
• Positive Sentiment: Management guidance & confidence — United has signaled it can offset a large portion of recent cost pressure and has raised its revenue outlook, which supports valuation if execution holds. United Airlines (UAL) Raises Revenue Outlook
• Neutral Sentiment: M&A/regulatory watch — JetBlue is reportedly exploring a sale and has evaluated regulators’ likely responses to deals with major carriers, which could create future consolidation scenarios but is highly uncertain. JetBlue Stock Soars. The Airline Is Exploring a Sale
• Neutral Sentiment: Sector backdrop mixed — consumer and travel stocks are trading unevenly, so UAL’s moves are being influenced by industry flows as much as company-specific news. Sector Update: Consumer Stocks Lean Lower
• Negative Sentiment: Fuel-cost shock — the war in Iran has pushed jet‑fuel/oil prices higher; management warns fares could rise ~20% if fuel stays elevated, a sign of potential demand destruction and margin pressure. United Airlines bets bigger on premium travel as Iran war drives up fuel costs
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst target cuts — several firms trimmed UAL price targets in mid‑March citing rising fuel costs that will pressure near‑term earnings, which can weigh on sentiment and put downside risk on the stock. Why Analysts Cut United Airlines (UAL) Targets
• Negative Sentiment: Broader travel pain — industry commentary warns higher fuel and operational stresses could further degrade the customer experience and lead to price increases, implying cyclical downside if demand softens. Can Flying in the U.S. Get Any Worse?

Insider Transactions at United Airlines

In other United Airlines news, President Brett J. Hart sold 19,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, February 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $106.45, for a total transaction of $2,022,550.00. Following the transaction, the president owned 264,638 shares in the company, valued at approximately $28,170,715.10. This represents a 6.70% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Insiders own 0.71% of the company’s stock.

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.