BI Asset Management Fondsmaeglerselskab A S Acquires 76,133 Shares of United Airlines Holdings Inc $UAL

Key Points

• BI Asset Management Fondsmaeglerselskab A S boosted its United Airlines stake by 74.5% in the fourth quarter, buying 76,133 additional shares and bringing its total holding to 178,288 shares worth about $19.9 million.
• United Airlines reported better-than-expected quarterly results, with EPS of $1.19 versus the $1.08 estimate and revenue of $14.61 billion, up 10.5% year over year.
• Analysts remain broadly positive on UAL, with a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $134.59, even as some firms adjusted their targets recently.

BI Asset Management Fondsmaeglerselskab A S lifted its position in shares of United Airlines Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:UAL - Free Report) by 74.5% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 178,288 shares of the transportation company's stock after purchasing an additional 76,133 shares during the period. BI Asset Management Fondsmaeglerselskab A S owned 0.06% of United Airlines worth $19,936,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

A number of other large investors also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Pinebridge Investments LLC bought a new position in shares of United Airlines during the fourth quarter worth approximately $18,960,000. PBU The Pension Fund of Early Childhood & Youth Educators bought a new position in shares of United Airlines during the fourth quarter worth approximately $9,862,000. Fjarde AP Fonden Fourth Swedish National Pension Fund bought a new position in shares of United Airlines during the fourth quarter worth approximately $347,000. WINTON GROUP Ltd increased its stake in shares of United Airlines by 59.4% during the fourth quarter. WINTON GROUP Ltd now owns 55,259 shares of the transportation company's stock worth $6,179,000 after purchasing an additional 20,592 shares during the period. Finally, Parallel Advisors LLC increased its stake in shares of United Airlines by 3.1% during the fourth quarter. Parallel Advisors LLC now owns 6,027 shares of the transportation company's stock worth $674,000 after purchasing an additional 179 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 69.69% of the company's stock.

United Airlines Trading Up 0.8%

Shares of UAL stock opened at $105.73 on Friday. The stock's fifty day moving average price is $97.18 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $102.83. The company has a market cap of $34.32 billion, a PE ratio of 9.44, a P/E/G ratio of 0.88 and a beta of 1.27. United Airlines Holdings Inc has a fifty-two week low of $71.55 and a fifty-two week high of $119.21. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.38, a quick ratio of 0.64 and a current ratio of 0.70.

United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL - Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Tuesday, April 21st. The transportation company reported $1.19 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $1.08 by $0.11. The firm had revenue of $14.61 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $14.19 billion. United Airlines had a return on equity of 24.33% and a net margin of 6.06%.The company's revenue was up 10.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $0.91 EPS. 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. Equities analysts predict that United Airlines Holdings Inc will post 9.63 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, EVP Andrew P. Nocella sold 7,000 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction 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 sale, the executive vice president owned 215,345 shares of the company's stock, valued at $19,421,965.55. This trade represents a 3.15% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, EVP Kate Gebo sold 5,331 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction on Tuesday, May 26th. The shares were sold at an average price of $105.51, for a total value of $562,473.81. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 60,393 shares in the company, valued at approximately $6,372,065.43. This trade represents a 8.11% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last ninety days, insiders sold 47,000 shares of company stock worth $4,848,263. Company insiders own 0.86% of the company's stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of equities research analysts recently issued reports on the company. Jefferies Financial Group reduced their price target on United Airlines from $118.00 to $112.00 and set a "buy" rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, April 27th. UBS Group increased their price target on United Airlines from $139.00 to $148.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a research report on Tuesday, May 26th. Wall Street Zen raised United Airlines from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating in a research report on Saturday, April 25th. Rothschild & Co Redburn reduced their price target on United Airlines from $125.00 to $110.00 and set a "buy" rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, March 5th. Finally, BMO Capital Markets increased their price target on United Airlines from $110.00 to $130.00 and gave the stock an "outperform" rating in a research report on Thursday, April 23rd. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have assigned a Buy rating, one has issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus price target of $134.59.

United Airlines Profile

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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