704,293 Shares in United Airlines Holdings Inc $UAL Purchased by Legal & General Group Plc

Legal & General Group Plc bought a new stake in United Airlines Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:UAL) during the second quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor bought 704,293 shares of the transportation company’s stock, valued at approximately $95,777,000.

Other hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of the company. Bison Wealth LLC purchased a new stake in shares of United Airlines during the fourth quarter worth about $246,000. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. lifted its stake in shares of United Airlines by 24.0% during the first quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 39,872 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $2,753,000 after buying an additional 7,713 shares during the period. Focus Partners Wealth lifted its stake in shares of United Airlines by 92.7% during the first quarter. Focus Partners Wealth now owns 12,349 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $853,000 after buying an additional 5,939 shares during the period. First Trust Advisors LP boosted its position in United Airlines by 23.5% during the second 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 boosted its position in United Airlines by 73.5% during the second quarter. Cresset Asset Management LLC now owns 9,410 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $749,000 after acquiring an additional 3,987 shares during the last quarter. 69.69% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

United Airlines Stock Performance

Shares of UAL stock opened at $112.39 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.45, a quick ratio of 0.72 and a current ratio of 0.78. The firm has a market capitalization of $36.48 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 10.51, 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 50 day moving average price of $123.71 and a 200 day moving average price of $108.67.

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

Insider Transactions at United Airlines

In related news, President Brett J. Hart sold 30,108 shares of United Airlines stock in a transaction on Tuesday, July 28th. The stock was sold at an average price of $120.72, for a total value of $3,634,637.76. Following the transaction, the president owned 371,583 shares in the company, valued at approximately $44,857,499.76. This trade represents a 7.50% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Also, EVP Andrew P. Nocella sold 5,000 shares of United Airlines stock in a transaction on Tuesday, August 25th. The shares were sold at an average price of $117.00, for a total value of $585,000.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 214,955 shares in the company, valued at $25,149,735. The trade was a 2.27% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last quarter, insiders sold 271,010 shares of company stock valued at $32,317,909. Corporate insiders own 0.86% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

UAL has been the subject of several analyst reports. BMO Capital Markets boosted their price target on United Airlines from $130.00 to $157.50 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday, July 2nd. Bank of America raised their price objective on United Airlines from $145.00 to $150.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 1st. Citigroup lifted their price objective on United Airlines from $132.00 to $171.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, June 22nd. Sanford C. Bernstein upped their target price on United Airlines from $136.00 to $153.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 1st. Finally, Susquehanna reduced their target price on United Airlines from $172.00 to $165.00 and set a “positive” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, July 17th. Sixteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $157.74.

Trending Headlines about United Airlines

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

• Positive Sentiment: Higher airfares could support revenue and margins. Industry fares have risen 25.5%, and airline executives—including United’s management—indicate that prices may have room to increase further. This could improve the company’s earnings outlook if demand remains resilient. Airfares Are Up 25.5% and United Says It’s Set To Increase More
• Positive Sentiment: United announced its largest-ever international expansion. The airline plans to add 10 international destinations and exclusive nonstop routes in 2027, with the A321XLR scheduled for select long-haul services. United expects to be the only U.S. carrier serving eight of the new cities, potentially strengthening its premium and international network position. United Airlines Maps Its Biggest Ever International Buildout
• Positive Sentiment: Competitive positioning remains favorable. United and Delta were described as outperforming American Airlines, whose rejected merger proposal leaves it facing an uncertain turnaround. Relative strength among major carriers may support United’s market share and investor appeal. American Airlines Faces a Reckoning
• Neutral Sentiment: Executive stock sale was limited in size. EVP Andrew P. Nocella sold 5,000 shares for approximately $585,000, reducing his direct holdings by 2.27%. The transaction may weigh modestly on sentiment, but he retained a substantial position. Andrew P. Nocella Insider Trading
• Negative Sentiment: UAL declined even as the broader market advanced. Coverage from Zacks and Yahoo Finance offered no major new company-specific negative catalyst, suggesting profit-taking, sector rotation, or investor concerns about valuation and execution may be driving the underperformance. United Airlines Stock Sinks as Market Gains
• Negative Sentiment: TD Cowen lowered its expectations for United’s stock price. The reduced analyst outlook likely added pressure by signaling less near-term upside, despite United’s favorable fare environment and expansion plans. TD Cowen Has Lowered Expectations for United Airlines

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.