Insider Selling: United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL) CEO Sells 120,000 Shares of Stock

United Airlines Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:UAL) CEO J Scott Kirby sold 120,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, December 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $107.86, for a total transaction of $12,943,200.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 666,535 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $71,892,465.10. This trade represents a 15.26% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this link.

United Airlines Stock Performance

Shares of UAL traded up $4.10 during mid-day trading on Wednesday, reaching $108.48. 6,275,236 shares of the company’s stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 7,352,110. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $97.22 and its 200-day moving average price is $92.44. The stock has a market capitalization of $35.12 billion, a P/E ratio of 10.87, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.93 and a beta of 1.30. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.45, a quick ratio of 0.61 and a current ratio of 0.67. United Airlines Holdings Inc has a 12 month low of $52.00 and a 12 month high of $116.00.

United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, October 15th. The transportation company reported $2.78 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.65 by $0.13. United Airlines had a return on equity of 26.94% and a net margin of 5.64%.The business had revenue of $15.23 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $15.31 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $3.33 EPS. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 2.6% compared to the same quarter last year. United Airlines has set its Q4 2025 guidance at 3.000-3.500 EPS. Equities analysts predict that United Airlines Holdings Inc will post 12.96 earnings per share for the current year.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

UAL has been the topic of a number of research analyst reports. Cowen reissued a “buy” rating on shares of United Airlines in a report on Monday, October 20th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their target price on shares of United Airlines from $149.00 to $156.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Monday, October 20th. Loop Capital set a $110.00 target price on shares of United Airlines in a research note on Tuesday, October 21st. Jefferies Financial Group upped their price target on shares of United Airlines from $115.00 to $125.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, October 1st. Finally, TD Cowen increased their price objective on shares of United Airlines from $127.00 to $138.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, October 20th. Eleven investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, United Airlines currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $125.67.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On United Airlines

Hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Financial Consulate Inc. purchased a new position in United Airlines in the 3rd quarter worth about $29,000. JPL Wealth Management LLC purchased a new stake in United Airlines during the third quarter valued at about $29,000. Hemington Wealth Management boosted its holdings in shares of United Airlines by 50.6% in the first quarter. Hemington Wealth Management now owns 476 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $32,000 after buying an additional 160 shares during the period. WPG Advisers LLC purchased a new position in shares of United Airlines in the first quarter worth approximately $32,000. Finally, Abich Financial Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of United Airlines during the third quarter valued at approximately $34,000. 69.69% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

About United Airlines

United Airlines Holdings, Inc, through its subsidiaries, provides air transportation services in North America, Asia, Europe, Africa, the Pacific, the Middle East, and Latin America. The company transports people and cargo through its mainline and regional fleets. It also offers catering, ground handling, flight academy, and maintenance services for third parties.