Retireful LLC Makes New Investment in United Airlines Holdings Inc $UAL

Key Points

• Retireful LLC initiated a position in United Airlines by purchasing 10,884 shares worth approximately $1.48 million, while institutional investors collectively own 69.69% of UAL.
• Analysts remain broadly positive, with 16 Buy ratings and two Hold ratings giving the stock a “Moderate Buy” consensus and an average price target of $157.74.
• United Airlines exceeded quarterly expectations with $1.99 in earnings per share and $17.67 billion in revenue, up 16.4% year over year; however, company insiders sold shares worth about $32.3 million over the past 90 days.

Retireful LLC bought a new position in shares of United Airlines Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:UAL - Free Report) in the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund bought 10,884 shares of the transportation company's stock, valued at approximately $1,480,000. United Airlines makes up about 1.4% of Retireful LLC's portfolio, making the stock its 27th largest position.

Several other large investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in UAL. Legacy Wealth Managment LLC ID purchased a new stake in shares of United Airlines in the fourth quarter worth approximately $25,000. Dunhill Financial LLC purchased a new position in shares of United Airlines during the second quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Western Wealth Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of United Airlines during the first quarter valued at approximately $27,000. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC grew its holdings in United Airlines by 393.0% during the second quarter. Elevation Wealth Partners LLC now owns 212 shares of the transportation company's stock worth $29,000 after buying an additional 169 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Trust Co. of Vermont purchased a new stake in United Airlines in the 2nd quarter valued at $29,000. Institutional investors own 69.69% of the company's stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of research firms have issued reports on UAL. Zacks Research raised shares of United Airlines from a "strong sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a report on Thursday, June 11th. UBS Group raised their price target on shares of United Airlines from $148.00 to $153.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a research report on Tuesday, June 23rd. Wall Street Zen cut shares of United Airlines from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a report on Saturday, August 1st. TD Cowen reduced their price objective on shares of United Airlines from $205.00 to $192.00 and set a "buy" rating for the company in a research report on Monday, August 24th. Finally, Citigroup increased their price objective on shares of United Airlines from $132.00 to $171.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a research note on Monday, June 22nd. Sixteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $157.74.

United Airlines Trading Up 3.6%

NASDAQ:UAL opened at $108.35 on Thursday. The company has a current ratio of 0.78, a quick ratio of 0.72 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.45. The stock has a market capitalization of $35.17 billion, a PE ratio of 10.14, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.84 and a beta of 1.27. The firm's 50 day moving average is $122.56 and its 200 day moving average is $108.49. United Airlines Holdings Inc has a 12 month low of $84.64 and a 12 month high of $138.77.

United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July 15th. The transportation company reported $1.99 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $1.88 by $0.11. The firm had revenue of $17.67 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $17.62 billion. United Airlines had a return on equity of 19.05% and a net margin of 5.56%.The business's revenue for the quarter was up 16.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $3.87 EPS. United Airlines has set its FY 2026 guidance at 9.000-11.000 EPS. Sell-side analysts expect that United Airlines Holdings Inc will post 9.91 earnings per share for the current year.

Insider Buying and Selling at United Airlines

In other United Airlines news, President Brett J. Hart sold 30,108 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Tuesday, July 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $120.72, for a total transaction of $3,634,637.76. Following the sale, the president owned 371,583 shares of the company's stock, valued at $44,857,499.76. The trade was a 7.50% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Also, CEO J Scott Kirby sold 159,321 shares of the stock in a transaction on Tuesday, July 21st. The stock was sold at an average price of $118.05, for a total value of $18,807,844.05. Following the sale, the chief executive officer owned 797,851 shares in the company, valued at approximately $94,186,310.55. This represents a 16.64% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last 90 days, insiders have sold 271,010 shares of company stock valued at $32,317,909. 0.86% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

United Airlines Company 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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