Analysts’ Recent Ratings Changes for United Airlines (UAL)

A number of research firms have changed their ratings and price targets for United Airlines (NASDAQ: UAL):

• 7/19/2026 – United Airlines had its “buy” rating reaffirmed by Jefferies Financial Group Inc.. They now have a $155.00 price target on the stock.
• 7/17/2026 – United Airlines had its “hold (c+)” rating reaffirmed by Weiss Ratings.
• 7/17/2026 – United Airlines had its price target raised by JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $156.00 to $203.00. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock.
• 7/17/2026 – United Airlines had its price target lowered by Susquehanna from $172.00 to $165.00. They now have a “positive” rating on the stock.
• 7/16/2026 – United Airlines had its price target raised by Morgan Stanley from $185.00 to $190.00. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock.
• 7/7/2026 – United Airlines had its price target raised by Susquehanna from $135.00 to $172.00. They now have a “positive” rating on the stock.
• 7/6/2026 – United Airlines had its price target raised by Morgan Stanley from $182.00 to $185.00. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock.
• 7/2/2026 – United Airlines had its price target raised by TD Cowen from $150.00 to $176.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
• 7/2/2026 – United Airlines had its price target raised by The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. from $131.00 to $162.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
• 7/2/2026 – United Airlines had its price target raised by BMO Capital Markets from $130.00 to $157.50. They now have an “outperform” rating on the stock.
• 7/1/2026 – United Airlines had its price target raised by Sanford C. Bernstein from $136.00 to $153.00. They now have an “outperform” rating on the stock.
• 7/1/2026 – United Airlines had its price target raised by Bank of America Corporation from $145.00 to $150.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
• 6/30/2026 – United Airlines had its price target raised by Wells Fargo & Company from $130.00 to $165.00. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock.
• 6/25/2026 – United Airlines had its price target raised by Barclays PLC from $150.00 to $175.00. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock.
• 6/23/2026 – United Airlines had its price target raised by UBS Group AG from $148.00 to $153.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
• 6/22/2026 – United Airlines had its price target raised by Citigroup Inc. from $132.00 to $171.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
• 6/22/2026 – United Airlines had its price target raised by Bank of America Corporation from $140.00 to $145.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
• 6/11/2026 – United Airlines was upgraded by Zacks Research from “strong sell” to “hold”.
• 6/1/2026 – United Airlines had its price target raised by Morgan Stanley from $150.00 to $182.00. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock.

Insider Activity

In other United Airlines news, EVP Andrew P. Nocella sold 4,200 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, July 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $120.48, for a total transaction of $506,016.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 222,955 shares in the company, valued at approximately $26,861,618.40. The trade was a 1.85% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Also, President Brett J. Hart sold 30,108 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, July 28th. The stock was sold at an average price of $120.72, for a total transaction of $3,634,637.76. Following the transaction, the president directly 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 SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Insiders have sold a total of 303,010 shares of company stock valued at $35,552,943 over the last three months. 0.86% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

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.