Grantham Mayo Van Otterloo & Co. LLC Sells 27,305 Shares of United Airlines Holdings Inc $UAL

Key Points

• Grantham Mayo Van Otterloo & Co. LLC cut its stake in United Airlines by 11.6%, selling 27,305 shares and leaving it with 207,699 shares valued at about $20.04 million (roughly 0.06% ownership).
• A recent jet‑fuel price spike
• Analysts remain broadly constructive — United has a consensus rating of Moderate Buy with an average target of $135.81 — after reporting an EPS beat and issuing Q1 guidance of $1.00–$1.50 and FY guidance of $12.00–$14.00.

Grantham Mayo Van Otterloo & Co. LLC cut its stake in United Airlines Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:UAL - Free Report) by 11.6% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 207,699 shares of the transportation company's stock after selling 27,305 shares during the quarter. Grantham Mayo Van Otterloo & Co. LLC owned about 0.06% of United Airlines worth $20,043,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Bank of New York Mellon Corp lifted its holdings in shares of United Airlines by 1.2% in the third quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp now owns 1,416,537 shares of the transportation company's stock worth $136,696,000 after buying an additional 16,478 shares in the last quarter. Allianz Asset Management GmbH grew its stake in United Airlines by 23.1% during the third quarter. Allianz Asset Management GmbH now owns 1,461,194 shares of the transportation company's stock valued at $141,005,000 after acquiring an additional 274,572 shares in the last quarter. Pitcairn Co. increased its holdings in United Airlines by 194.2% during the 2nd quarter. Pitcairn Co. now owns 23,576 shares of the transportation company's stock worth $1,877,000 after acquiring an additional 15,563 shares during the period. Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V. increased its holdings in United Airlines by 15.3% during the 3rd quarter. Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V. now owns 92,327 shares of the transportation company's stock worth $8,910,000 after acquiring an additional 12,224 shares during the period. Finally, GSA Capital Partners LLP lifted its stake in United Airlines by 830.7% in the 3rd quarter. GSA Capital Partners LLP now owns 36,679 shares of the transportation company's stock worth $3,540,000 after purchasing an additional 32,738 shares in the last quarter. 69.69% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several research analysts have commented on UAL shares. Citigroup reissued a "buy" rating on shares of United Airlines in a report on Tuesday, February 3rd. Jefferies Financial Group reaffirmed a "buy" rating and issued a $148.00 price target on shares of United Airlines in a report on Thursday, February 19th. Wall Street Zen raised United Airlines from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating in a research note on Saturday, February 14th. Barclays boosted their target price on United Airlines from $135.00 to $150.00 and gave the stock an "overweight" rating in a research report on Monday, January 12th. Finally, BMO Capital Markets restated an "outperform" rating and issued a $132.50 target price on shares of United Airlines in a research note on Thursday, January 22nd. Sixteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, United Airlines currently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of $135.81.

Insider Transactions at United Airlines

In other news, President Brett J. Hart sold 19,000 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction dated 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 transaction, the president directly owned 264,638 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $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 Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. 0.71% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Key Headlines Impacting United Airlines

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

• Positive Sentiment: Analyst/long‑term bull case: a Seeking Alpha piece highlights UAL’s stronger fundamentals, geographic diversification, capacity growth under the United Next strategy and attractive forward P/E — a reminder investors who focus on longer‑term value see opportunity. United Airlines: Rare Quality At A Peer-Group Discount
• Neutral Sentiment: Investor access: United will present at the J.P. Morgan Industrials Conference (Mar 17), giving analysts and investors another forum for management to update guidance and strategy. United Airlines to Present at the J.P. Morgan 2026 Industrials Conference
• Negative Sentiment: Management warning: CEO Scott Kirby said the recent spike in jet‑fuel prices will have a “meaningful” impact on first‑quarter results — a direct earnings risk that investors are repricing. United Airlines CEO: Fuel spike will hit results, but travel demand hasn't taken 'even a tiny step back'
• Negative Sentiment: Fuel price shock: multiple reports note U.S. jet fuel prices jumped sharply after Iran‑related strikes and Strait of Hormuz disruptions (OPIS data cited), raising unit costs materially and pressuring margins. United Airlines sees hit to results on fuel cost spike from Iran conflict
• Negative Sentiment: Market reaction / volatility: coverage shows the stock plunged intraday amid the fuel concerns and headlines, and Forbes flags a five‑day slide that erased billions of market value — amplifying short‑term selling pressure. What's Happening With United Airlines Stock?
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst adjustment: Rothschild & Co Redburn trimmed its price target (from $125 to $110) while keeping a buy rating — a modest downgrade that can reduce near‑term upside perception even if the long view remains constructive. Benzinga

United Airlines Trading Down 3.5%

Shares of UAL opened at $92.07 on Monday. 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 cap of $29.78 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 9.01, a PEG ratio of 0.48 and a beta of 1.25. The firm has a 50 day moving average price of $110.26 and a 200-day moving average price of $104.76. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.35, a quick ratio of 0.59 and a current ratio of 0.65.

United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL - Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Tuesday, January 20th. The transportation company reported $3.10 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.97 by $0.13. The company had revenue of $15.40 billion for 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 firm's quarterly revenue was up 4.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the firm 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. As a group, equities research analysts forecast that United Airlines Holdings Inc will post 12.96 earnings per share for the current year.

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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