Q2 EPS Estimates for United Airlines Lowered by Analyst

United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:UAL - Free Report) - Investment analysts at Seaport Res Ptn decreased their Q2 2025 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for shares of United Airlines in a report issued on Wednesday, May 14th. Seaport Res Ptn analyst D. Mckenzie now expects that the transportation company will earn $3.30 per share for the quarter, down from their prior forecast of $3.65. The consensus estimate for United Airlines' current full-year earnings is $12.96 per share. Seaport Res Ptn also issued estimates for United Airlines' Q3 2025 earnings at $2.05 EPS, Q4 2025 earnings at $2.25 EPS and FY2025 earnings at $8.55 EPS.

Several other equities research analysts have also recently weighed in on the company. Jefferies Financial Group reduced their price objective on United Airlines from $154.00 to $80.00 and set a "buy" rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday, April 1st. Susquehanna reduced their price objective on United Airlines from $90.00 to $81.00 and set a "positive" rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, April 17th. Cowen reissued a "buy" rating on shares of United Airlines in a research report on Tuesday, April 22nd. UBS Group upped their target price on United Airlines from $59.00 to $67.00 and gave the company a "neutral" rating in a research note on Thursday, April 17th. Finally, Evercore ISI cut their target price on United Airlines from $145.00 to $100.00 and set an "outperform" rating for the company in a research note on Friday, April 11th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, thirteen have assigned a buy rating and two have given a strong buy rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, United Airlines has an average rating of "Buy" and an average price target of $99.80.

United Airlines Stock Up 1.8%

UAL opened at $77.93 on Monday. United Airlines has a 1-year low of $37.02 and a 1-year high of $116.00. The company has a current ratio of 0.81, a quick ratio of 0.74 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.99. The stock has a market capitalization of $25.45 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 8.26, a P/E/G ratio of 0.67 and a beta of 1.39. The business has a 50 day moving average of $70.56 and a 200-day moving average of $88.27.

United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL - Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, April 15th. The transportation company reported $0.91 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.75 by $0.16. The firm had revenue of $13.21 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $13.47 billion. United Airlines had a return on equity of 32.26% and a net margin of 5.52%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On United Airlines

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Proficio Capital Partners LLC bought a new position in United Airlines during the fourth quarter worth about $137,000. Longbow Finance SA acquired a new stake in shares of United Airlines during the fourth quarter worth about $9,359,000. KBC Group NV acquired a new stake in shares of United Airlines during the fourth quarter worth about $485,000. Bleakley Financial Group LLC raised its position in shares of United Airlines by 293.7% during the fourth quarter. Bleakley Financial Group LLC now owns 23,458 shares of the transportation company's stock worth $2,278,000 after purchasing an additional 17,499 shares during the period. Finally, Islay Capital Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of United Airlines during the fourth quarter worth about $790,000. Institutional investors own 69.69% of the company's stock.

About United Airlines

United Airlines Holdings, Inc, through its subsidiaries, provides air transportation services in North America, Asia, Europe, Africa, the Pacific, the Middle East, and Latin America. The company transports people and cargo through its mainline and regional fleets. It also offers catering, ground handling, flight academy, and maintenance services for third parties.

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