Atlas Capital Advisors Inc. purchased a new stake in United Airlines Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:UAL – Free Report) in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm purchased 10,143 shares of the transportation company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,134,000.
A number of other large investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Bison Wealth LLC bought a new position in shares of United Airlines in the fourth quarter valued at about $246,000. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. increased its position in United Airlines by 24.0% during the first quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 39,872 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $2,753,000 after acquiring an additional 7,713 shares during the period. Focus Partners Wealth increased its position in United Airlines by 92.7% during the first quarter. Focus Partners Wealth now owns 12,349 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $853,000 after acquiring an additional 5,939 shares during the period. First Trust Advisors LP increased its position in United Airlines by 23.5% during the second quarter. First Trust Advisors LP now owns 292,580 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $23,298,000 after acquiring an additional 55,728 shares during the period. Finally, Cresset Asset Management LLC increased its position in United Airlines by 73.5% during the second quarter. Cresset Asset Management LLC now owns 9,410 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $749,000 after acquiring an additional 3,987 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 69.69% of the company’s stock.
Analyst Ratings Changes
A number of equities analysts recently commented on the stock. TD Cowen raised shares of United Airlines from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, March 18th. Citigroup lowered their price target on shares of United Airlines from $155.00 to $132.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, March 20th. Rothschild & Co Redburn reduced their price objective on shares of United Airlines from $125.00 to $110.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, March 5th. UBS Group increased their price objective on shares of United Airlines from $139.00 to $148.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, May 26th. Finally, Susquehanna set a $135.00 price objective on shares of United Airlines in a research note on Thursday, April 23rd. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have given a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, United Airlines has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $134.59.
United Airlines Price Performance
NASDAQ:UAL opened at $115.52 on Monday. The firm’s 50 day simple moving average is $99.03 and its 200 day simple moving average is $103.51. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.38, a current ratio of 0.70 and a quick ratio of 0.64. United Airlines Holdings Inc has a one year low of $71.55 and a one year high of $119.21. The company has a market cap of $37.49 billion, a PE ratio of 10.31, a P/E/G ratio of 0.96 and a beta of 1.27.
United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL – Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, April 21st. The transportation company reported $1.19 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.08 by $0.11. United Airlines had a net margin of 6.06% and a return on equity of 24.33%. The business had revenue of $14.61 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $14.19 billion. During the same period last year, the company earned $0.91 EPS. The firm’s revenue was up 10.5% compared to the same quarter last year. 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. On average, research analysts anticipate that United Airlines Holdings Inc will post 9.63 earnings per share for the current year.
Insider Activity at United Airlines
In other United Airlines news, EVP Kate Gebo sold 34,669 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, May 26th. The shares were sold at an average price of $105.41, for a total transaction of $3,654,459.29. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 67,707 shares in the company, valued at approximately $7,136,994.87. This trade represents a 33.86% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, EVP Andrew P. Nocella sold 7,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, May 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $90.19, for a total transaction of $631,330.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 215,345 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $19,421,965.55. The trade was a 3.15% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last 90 days, insiders have sold 47,000 shares of company stock valued at $4,848,263. Company insiders own 0.86% 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.
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