United Continental Holdings, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides air transportation services in North America, the Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America. It transports people and cargo through its mainline and regional operations. As of December 31, 2017, the company operated a fleet of 1,262 aircraft. It also sells fuel; and offers catering, ground handling, and maintenance services for third parties. The company was formerly known as UAL Corporation and changed its name to United Continental Holdings, Inc. in October 2010. United Continental Holdings, Inc. was founded in 1934 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange NYSE
Industry Air transportation, scheduled
Sub-IndustryAirlines
SectorTransportation
SymbolNYSE:UAL
CUSIP91004710
Phone872-825-4000
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.56
Current Ratio0.63
Quick Ratio0.56
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio13.30
Forward P/E Ratio11.06
P/E Growth0.51
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$37.74 billion
Price / Sales0.65
Cash Flow$14.6482 per share
Price / Cash6.14
Book Value$29.73 per share
Price / Book3.03
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$6.76
Net Income$2.13 billion
Net Margins5.23%
Return on Equity24.28%
Return on Assets4.86%
Miscellaneous
Employees89,800
Outstanding Shares272,600,000
Market Cap$23.75 billion
United Continental (NYSE:UAL) Frequently Asked Questions
What is United Continental's stock symbol?
United Continental trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "UAL."
How will United Continental's stock buyback program work?
United Continental announced that its board has approved a stock buyback program on Friday, December 8th 2017, which authorizes the company to repurchase $3,000,000,000.00 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This repurchase authorization authorizes the company to reacquire shares of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase programs are often an indication that the company's management believes its stock is undervalued.
How were United Continental's earnings last quarter?
United Continental Holdings Inc (NYSE:UAL) issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, July, 17th. The transportation company reported $3.23 EPS for the quarter, beating the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $3.07 by $0.16. The transportation company earned $10.78 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $10.72 billion. United Continental had a net margin of 5.23% and a return on equity of 24.28%. The company's revenue was up 7.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $2.75 EPS. View United Continental's Earnings History.
When is United Continental's next earnings date?
What guidance has United Continental issued on next quarter's earnings?
United Continental updated its FY18 earnings guidance on Tuesday, July, 17th. The company provided EPS guidance of $7.25-8.75 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus estimate of $7.71.
What price target have analysts set for UAL?
16 brokers have issued 12-month target prices for United Continental's stock. Their forecasts range from $68.00 to $130.00. On average, they expect United Continental's share price to reach $90.1429 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 0.2% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for United Continental.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for United Continental?
16 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for United Continental in the last year. There are currently 8 hold ratings, 7 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View Analyst Ratings for United Continental.
Who are some of United Continental's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to United Continental include Delta Air Lines (DAL), Southwest Airlines (LUV), Ryanair (RYAAY), American Airlines Group (AAL), Deutsche Lufthansa (DLAKY), China Eastern Airlines (CEA), Alaska Air Group (ALK), easyJet (EJTTF), Intl Cons Airl/S (ICAGY), China Southern Airlines (ZNH), JetBlue Airways (JBLU), Azul (AZUL), LATAM Airlines Group (LTM), CATHAY Pac AIRW/S (CPCAY) and Air France-KLM (AFLYY).
Who are United Continental's key executives?
United Continental's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Oscar Munoz, CEO & Director (Age 59)
- Mr. J. Scott Kirby, Pres (Age 51)
- Mr. Brett J. Hart, Exec. VP, Chief Admin. Officer & Gen. Counsel (Age 48)
- Mr. Andrew P. Nocella, Exec. VP & Chief Commercial Officer (Age 48)
- Mr. Gerald Laderman, Sr. VP of Fin. and Procurement, Treasurer & Acting CFO (Age 60)
Who are United Continental's major shareholders?
United Continental's stock is owned by a variety of of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (6.81%), Diamond Hill Capital Management Inc. (1.93%), Newport Trust Co (1.88%), LSV Asset Management (1.60%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (1.58%) and Lansdowne Partners UK LLP (1.32%). Company insiders that own United Continental stock include Andrew C Levy, Chris Kenny, Edward Shapiro, Gregory L Hart, Michael P Bonds, Robert A Milton and Walter Isaacson. View Institutional Ownership Trends for United Continental.
Which major investors are selling United Continental stock?
UAL stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including FMR LLC, BlackRock Inc., Boston Partners, Lodge Hill Capital LLC, Janus Henderson Group PLC, Caisse DE Depot ET Placement DU Quebec, Diamond Hill Capital Management Inc. and Morgan Stanley. View Insider Buying and Selling for United Continental.
Which major investors are buying United Continental stock?
UAL stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Lansdowne Partners UK LLP, Calamos Advisors LLC, Ashler Capital LLC, Gateway Investment Advisers LLC, Todd Asset Management LLC, Chevy Chase Trust Holdings Inc., Stelliam Investment Management LP and Point72 Europe London LLP. Company insiders that have bought United Continental stock in the last two years include Andrew C Levy, Edward Shapiro and Robert A Milton. View Insider Buying and Selling for United Continental.
How do I buy shares of United Continental?
Shares of UAL can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is United Continental's stock price today?
One share of UAL stock can currently be purchased for approximately $89.94.
How big of a company is United Continental?
United Continental has a market capitalization of $23.75 billion and generates $37.74 billion in revenue each year. The transportation company earns $2.13 billion in net income (profit) each year or $6.76 on an earnings per share basis. United Continental employs 89,800 workers across the globe.
What is United Continental's official website?
How can I contact United Continental?
United Continental's mailing address is 233 SOUTH WACKER DRIVE, CHICAGO IL, 60606. The transportation company can be reached via phone at 872-825-4000 or via email at [email protected]
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