United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL) EVP Sells $3,654,459.29 in Stock

Key Points

• United Airlines EVP Kate Gebo sold shares worth about $3.65 million in a transaction on May 26, cutting her direct ownership by 33.86%. The filing also showed an additional sale of 5,331 shares later that day.
• UAL stock rose 2.2% to $115.06, near its 52-week high of $119.21, while trading above both its 50-day and 200-day moving averages. The company has a market cap of $37.35 billion and a P/E ratio of 10.27.
• United’s recent earnings beat expectations, posting $1.19 EPS on revenue of $14.61 billion, both above analyst estimates. The company also reaffirmed upbeat guidance, and Wall Street currently has a Moderate Buy consensus on the stock.

United Airlines Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:UAL - Get Free Report) EVP Kate Gebo sold 34,669 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction on Tuesday, May 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $105.41, for a total value of $3,654,459.29. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 67,707 shares of the company's stock, valued at $7,136,994.87. This trade represents a 33.86% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website.

Kate Gebo also recently made the following trade(s):

• On Tuesday, May 26th, Kate Gebo sold 5,331 shares of United Airlines stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $105.51, for a total value of $562,473.81.

United Airlines Trading Up 2.2%

Shares of NASDAQ:UAL traded up $2.44 during midday trading on Thursday, reaching $115.06. 6,522,333 shares of the company's stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 6,984,091. The firm's 50 day simple moving average is $94.86 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $102.24. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.38, a current ratio of 0.70 and a quick ratio of 0.64. The stock has a market cap of $37.35 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 10.27, a P/E/G ratio of 0.90 and a beta of 1.20. United Airlines Holdings Inc has a fifty-two week low of $71.55 and a fifty-two week high of $119.21.

United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, April 21st. The transportation company reported $1.19 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $1.08 by $0.11. The firm had revenue of $14.61 billion during 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 quarterly revenue was up 10.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the company earned $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. As a group, sell-side analysts forecast that United Airlines Holdings Inc will post 9.43 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

UAL has been the subject of a number of recent analyst reports. Citigroup cut their price objective on United Airlines from $155.00 to $132.00 and set a "buy" rating for the company in a research report on Friday, March 20th. Wells Fargo & Company decreased their price target on United Airlines from $145.00 to $130.00 and set an "overweight" rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, March 16th. Susquehanna set a $135.00 price target on United Airlines in a research note on Thursday, April 23rd. Zacks Research cut United Airlines from a "hold" rating to a "strong sell" rating in a research note on Wednesday, May 13th. Finally, Rothschild & Co Redburn decreased their price target on United Airlines from $125.00 to $110.00 and set a "buy" rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, March 5th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have issued a Buy rating, one has assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company's stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, United Airlines currently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus target price of $132.71.

Trending Headlines about United Airlines

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

• Positive Sentiment: UAL extended its recent rally as airline shares benefited from lower oil prices and easing geopolitical worries, which can improve profit margins for carriers like United Airlines. United Airlines, Frontier, and Marriott Vacations Stocks Trade Up, What You Need To Know
• Positive Sentiment: Several market updates highlighted UAL’s strong momentum, including a report that the stock has been outperforming the broader market and another note that the airline sector may have more room to run. United Airlines (UAL) Exceeds Market Returns: Some Facts to Consider
• Positive Sentiment: Investors also appeared to react favorably to speculation around a Starlink-related catalyst, adding to the upbeat sentiment around the stock. UAL stock gains over 6% — and there is a Starlink connection
• Neutral Sentiment: United Airlines presented at Bernstein’s annual conference, but no major new guidance or financial update was disclosed in the transcript, so the impact on the stock looks limited. United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL) Presents at Bernstein 42nd Annual Strategic Decisions Conference Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Executive Vice President Kate Gebo disclosed sales totaling more than 40,000 shares, which can weigh on investor sentiment even if insider sales do not necessarily signal a change in fundamentals. SEC filing
• Negative Sentiment: CEO Scott Kirby said United does not expect to pursue airline consolidation in the foreseeable future, which may disappoint investors looking for merger-driven growth or industry consolidation upside. United Airlines CEO rules out consolidation push after American rebuff

Hedge Funds Weigh In On United Airlines

Institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Bank of New York Mellon Corp grew its position in United Airlines by 1.2% in the 3rd quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp now owns 1,416,537 shares of the transportation company's stock valued at $136,696,000 after acquiring an additional 16,478 shares in the last quarter. Allianz Asset Management GmbH grew its position in United Airlines by 23.1% in the 3rd 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. CWM LLC grew its position in United Airlines by 61.0% in the 4th quarter. CWM LLC now owns 84,286 shares of the transportation company's stock valued at $9,425,000 after acquiring an additional 31,921 shares in the last quarter. Russell Investments Group Ltd. grew its position in United Airlines by 6.3% in the 3rd quarter. Russell Investments Group Ltd. now owns 909,263 shares of the transportation company's stock valued at $87,804,000 after acquiring an additional 53,541 shares in the last quarter. Finally, GSA Capital Partners LLP grew its position 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 valued at $3,540,000 after acquiring an additional 32,738 shares in the last quarter. 69.69% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

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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