J.Safra Asset Management Corp Invests $1.23 Million in United Airlines Holdings Inc $UAL

Key Points

• J. Safra Asset Management initiated a $1.23 million position in United Airlines by purchasing 9,039 shares during the second quarter. Institutional investors collectively own 69.69% of UAL’s outstanding stock.
• United Airlines reported quarterly EPS of $1.99, exceeding estimates of $1.88, while revenue rose 16.4% year over year to $17.67 billion. The company issued fiscal 2026 EPS guidance of $9.00–$11.00.
• Analysts remain broadly positive, with 16 Buy ratings and two Holds; UAL has a “Moderate Buy” consensus and an average price target of $156.79, above its reported opening price of $125.34.

J.Safra Asset Management Corp purchased a new position in United Airlines Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:UAL - Free Report) during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund purchased 9,039 shares of the transportation company's stock, valued at approximately $1,229,000.

Several other institutional investors have also bought and sold shares of the company. Bison Wealth LLC purchased a new position in shares of United Airlines during the 4th quarter valued at $246,000. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. grew its stake in shares of United Airlines by 24.0% during the 1st 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 holdings in United Airlines by 92.7% in the 1st 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 last quarter. First Trust Advisors LP increased its holdings in United Airlines by 23.5% in the 2nd 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 last quarter. Finally, Cresset Asset Management LLC raised its stake in United Airlines by 73.5% in the 2nd quarter. Cresset Asset Management LLC now owns 9,410 shares of the transportation company's stock valued at $749,000 after acquiring an additional 3,987 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 69.69% of the company's stock.

Insider Transactions at United Airlines

In other news, EVP Kate Gebo sold 5,331 shares of the business's stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, May 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $105.51, for a total transaction of $562,473.81. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 60,393 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $6,372,065.43. The trade was a 8.11% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, EVP Torbjorn J. Enqvist sold 20,000 shares of the company's stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, July 24th. The stock was sold at an average price of $119.91, for a total transaction of $2,398,200.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 114,800 shares in the company, valued at approximately $13,765,668. This trade represents a 14.84% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Over the last quarter, insiders have sold 306,010 shares of company stock worth $35,949,843. 0.86% of the stock is owned by insiders.

United Airlines Price Performance

UAL opened at $125.34 on Monday. The firm has a market capitalization of $40.68 billion, a P/E ratio of 11.72, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.93 and a beta of 1.28. United Airlines Holdings Inc has a one year low of $84.64 and a one year high of $138.77. The company has a fifty day moving average price of $123.28 and a 200-day moving average price of $108.14. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.45, a current ratio of 0.78 and a quick ratio of 0.72.

United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July 15th. The transportation company reported $1.99 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $1.88 by $0.11. United Airlines had a return on equity of 19.05% and a net margin of 5.56%.The company had revenue of $17.67 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $17.62 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $3.87 earnings per share. The firm's revenue was up 16.4% compared to the same quarter last year. United Airlines has set its FY 2026 guidance at 9.000-11.000 EPS. Equities research analysts expect that United Airlines Holdings Inc will post 10.48 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of analysts recently commented on the stock. Jefferies Financial Group restated a "buy" rating and set a $155.00 price target on shares of United Airlines in a research note on Sunday, July 19th. BMO Capital Markets boosted their target price on shares of United Airlines from $130.00 to $157.50 and gave the company an "outperform" rating in a report on Thursday, July 2nd. UBS Group increased their target price on United Airlines from $148.00 to $153.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a research report on Tuesday, June 23rd. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a "hold (c+)" rating on shares of United Airlines in a report on Friday, July 17th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company lifted their price target on United Airlines from $130.00 to $165.00 and gave the company an "overweight" rating in a research report on Tuesday, June 30th. Sixteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus target price of $156.79.

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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