United Airlines Holdings Inc $UAL Shares Acquired by Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd.

Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd. boosted its holdings in United Airlines Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:UAL) by 3.8% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm owned 418,718 shares of the transportation company’s stock after buying an additional 15,364 shares during the period. Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd. owned approximately 0.13% of United Airlines worth $40,406,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in UAL. Financial Consulate Inc. acquired a new stake in United Airlines in the 3rd quarter valued at $29,000. Abich Financial Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of United Airlines during the third quarter worth about $34,000. Quent Capital LLC purchased a new stake in shares of United Airlines in the third quarter worth about $40,000. Hantz Financial Services Inc. grew its stake in shares of 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 in the last quarter. Finally, Cypress Capital Management LLC WY acquired a new stake in shares of United Airlines in the third quarter valued at about $48,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 69.69% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several equities analysts recently commented on UAL shares. Jefferies Financial Group reissued a “buy” rating and set a $148.00 price target on shares of United Airlines in a research report on Thursday, February 19th. Argus reduced their target price on shares of United Airlines from $140.00 to $135.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, January 22nd. Bank of America upped their target price on shares of United Airlines from $120.00 to $130.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, January 6th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of United Airlines in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. Finally, Morgan Stanley set a $150.00 price objective on shares of United Airlines and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, January 8th. Fifteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $137.32.

Key Stories Impacting United Airlines

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

• Positive Sentiment: Recent operational and earnings strength underpin longer‑term momentum — analysts and screens highlight UAL as a momentum/GARP candidate and the stock has shown strong multi‑year returns, supporting investor confidence. Here’s Why United Airlines (UAL) is a Strong Momentum Stock
• Positive Sentiment: Multi‑period share gains and a debate about valuation mean some investors view pullbacks as buying opportunities given past performance and industry position. Is It Too Late To Consider United Airlines Holdings (UAL) After Its Strong 1‑Year Run?
• Neutral Sentiment: Jefferies trimmed its price target to $148 from $154 but reiterated a Buy rating — a mild signal that upside estimates were tightened after review of filings, yet the analyst view remains constructive. Jefferies Cuts United Airlines (UAL) Target to $148, Sees Strong Travel Demand
• Negative Sentiment: Crude oil rallied to a multi‑month high, lifting jet‑fuel expectations and prompting a selloff in airlines; this is the primary reason UAL shares are trading lower today. Why United Airlines (UAL) Shares Are Trading Lower Today
• Negative Sentiment: MarketWatch notes United led S&P decliners and was headed for its biggest one‑day drop in about 10 months as broader market jitters amplified the impact of rising oil. United’s stock and other airline shares get a reality check from rising oil prices, market jitters
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks and other market reports show UAL fell more steeply than the broader market in the latest session, illustrating that sector‑specific cost pressures (fuel) are driving outsized moves versus indices. United Airlines (UAL) Falls More Steeply Than Broader Market: What Investors Need To Know

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, CEO J Scott Kirby sold 120,000 shares of the firm’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 transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 666,535 shares in the company, valued at approximately $71,892,465.10. This trade represents a 15.26% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, President Brett J. Hart sold 19,000 shares of United Airlines 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 completion of the transaction, the president directly owned 264,638 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $28,170,715.10. This trade represents a 6.70% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. 0.71% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

United Airlines Price Performance

UAL opened at $106.30 on Friday. The company has a market capitalization of $34.38 billion, a P/E ratio of 10.40, a PEG ratio of 0.56 and a beta of 1.30. The company has a 50-day moving average of $111.84 and a 200-day moving average of $104.80. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.35, a quick ratio of 0.59 and a current ratio of 0.65. 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 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.97 by $0.13. United Airlines had a return on equity of 25.13% and a net margin of 5.68%.The business had revenue of $15.40 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $15.35 billion. During the same period last year, the firm earned $3.26 earnings per share. The company’s revenue for the quarter 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. Equities analysts expect that United Airlines Holdings Inc will post 12.96 EPS for the current fiscal year.

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.