BI Asset Management Fondsmaeglerselskab A S Lowers Stock Position in United Airlines Holdings Inc $UAL

BI Asset Management Fondsmaeglerselskab A S trimmed its position in shares of United Airlines Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:UAL) by 23.4% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 102,155 shares of the transportation company’s stock after selling 31,134 shares during the period. BI Asset Management Fondsmaeglerselskab A S’s holdings in United Airlines were worth $9,858,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other large investors have also made changes to their positions in the company. Financial Consulate Inc. acquired a new stake in United Airlines during the third quarter worth about $29,000. Quent Capital LLC acquired a new stake in United Airlines during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $40,000. Hantz Financial Services Inc. raised its holdings in United Airlines by 15,100.0% in the second quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. now owns 608 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $48,000 after buying an additional 604 shares during the period. Cypress Capital Management LLC WY acquired a new position in United Airlines during the third quarter valued at approximately $48,000. Finally, Evermay Wealth Management LLC grew its stake in United Airlines by 454.5% during the second quarter. Evermay Wealth Management LLC now owns 610 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $49,000 after buying an additional 500 shares during the period. 69.69% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of brokerages have recently commented on UAL. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their target price on shares of United Airlines from $149.00 to $156.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Monday, October 20th. Citigroup reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of United Airlines in a research report on Tuesday. Sanford C. Bernstein reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and issued a $136.00 price objective on shares of United Airlines in a research note on Tuesday, January 27th. Wells Fargo & Company initiated coverage on United Airlines in a report on Thursday, December 18th. They issued an “overweight” rating and a $145.00 price target on the stock. Finally, Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of United Airlines in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. Fifteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $135.97.

United Airlines Trading Down 3.1%

Shares of United Airlines stock opened at $106.09 on Friday. The company’s fifty day simple moving average is $110.17 and its 200-day simple moving average is $102.19. The company has a market cap of $34.35 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 10.38, a PEG ratio of 0.58 and a beta of 1.30. The company has a current ratio of 0.65, a quick ratio of 0.59 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.35. United Airlines Holdings Inc has a 1 year low of $52.00 and a 1 year high of $119.21.

United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, January 20th. The transportation company reported $3.10 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.97 by $0.13. United Airlines had a net margin of 5.68% and a return on equity of 25.13%. The firm had revenue of $15.40 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $15.35 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $3.26 earnings per share. The business’s revenue was up 4.8% compared to the same quarter last year. United Airlines has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 1.000-1.500 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 12.000-14.000 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts expect that United Airlines Holdings Inc will post 12.96 EPS for the current year.

Trending Headlines about United Airlines

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

• Positive Sentiment: Recent results and guidance reinforce a positive earnings outlook — United beat Q4 estimates, reiterated strong FY‑2026 guidance (12.0–14.0 EPS) and analysts have raised targets and reiterated buy/overweight views, supporting medium‑term upside. UAL Stock Taking Flight After Earnings Confirm Strong Demand
• Positive Sentiment: Technical and momentum signals look favorable — the stock recently cleared an 80+ RS benchmark and has rallied strongly over the past week/month, which can attract momentum buyers. United Airlines clears key benchmark, hitting 80-plus RS rating
• Positive Sentiment: Network expansion: Spirit Airlines is reportedly transferring two Chicago gates to United for ~$30M — a small, accretive capacity win at a key hub that can help revenue/margins in Chicago. Spirit Airlines looks to transfer two Chicago airport gates to United Airlines for $30 million
• Neutral Sentiment: Investor outreach: United will present at the Barclays conference — useful for transparency and investor Q&A but not an immediate fundamentals change. United Airlines to present at Barclays conference
• Neutral Sentiment: Short pieces and comparative analyses (e.g., Air China & United) are circulating — useful context but unlikely to move price materially without new data. Critical Analysis: Air China & United Airlines
• Negative Sentiment: Competitive pressure at Chicago: Reuters highlights a potential “showdown” between American and United in Chicago — increased capacity or a pricing fight at a major hub could weigh on near‑term yields and margins. That report likely triggered investor caution. Focus: American’s Chicago showdown with United Airlines becomes key test of turnaround promise
• Negative Sentiment: Insider sale: President Brett Hart sold ~19,000 shares (~$2.0M) in early February — insider sales can be interpreted as tactical profit‑taking or a red flag for some investors, contributing to downward pressure. United Airlines President Sells $2,022,550.00 in Stock

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other United Airlines news, President Brett J. Hart sold 19,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, February 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $106.45, for a total transaction of $2,022,550.00. Following the transaction, the president directly owned 264,638 shares in the company, valued at approximately $28,170,715.10. This represents a 6.70% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, CEO J Scott Kirby sold 120,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, December 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $107.86, for a total value of $12,943,200.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer owned 666,535 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $71,892,465.10. This represents a 15.26% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. 0.71% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

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.