Leonteq Securities AG Purchases 13,134 Shares of United Airlines Holdings Inc $UAL

Leonteq Securities AG raised its position in United Airlines Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:UAL) by 25.8% during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 63,972 shares of the transportation company’s stock after buying an additional 13,134 shares during the quarter. Leonteq Securities AG’s holdings in United Airlines were worth $5,890,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other large investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in UAL. Bison Wealth LLC acquired a new position in shares of United Airlines in the fourth quarter valued at about $246,000. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. raised its stake in United Airlines by 24.0% in the 1st quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 39,872 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $2,753,000 after purchasing an additional 7,713 shares in the last quarter. Focus Partners Wealth raised its stake in United Airlines by 92.7% in the 1st quarter. Focus Partners Wealth now owns 12,349 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $853,000 after purchasing an additional 5,939 shares in the last quarter. First Trust Advisors LP boosted its holdings in United Airlines by 23.5% in the 2nd quarter. First Trust Advisors LP now owns 292,580 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $23,298,000 after purchasing an additional 55,728 shares during the period. Finally, Cresset Asset Management LLC boosted its holdings in United Airlines by 73.5% in the 2nd quarter. Cresset Asset Management LLC now owns 9,410 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $749,000 after purchasing an additional 3,987 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 69.69% of the company’s stock.

United Airlines Trading Down 1.3%

Shares of United Airlines stock opened at $133.32 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.64, a current ratio of 0.70 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.38. United Airlines Holdings Inc has a 12-month low of $79.86 and a 12-month high of $138.77. The company has a market capitalization of $43.27 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 11.90, a PEG ratio of 1.10 and a beta of 1.25. The firm’s 50-day moving average price is $107.78 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $105.70.

United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL) last issued its earnings results on Tuesday, April 21st. The transportation company reported $1.19 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.08 by $0.11. United Airlines had a net margin of 6.06% and a return on equity of 24.33%. The company had revenue of $14.61 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $14.19 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $0.91 EPS. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 10.5% compared to the same quarter last year. United Airlines has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.000-11.000 EPS and its Q2 2026 guidance at 1.000-2.000 EPS. On average, analysts forecast that United Airlines Holdings Inc will post 9.85 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Activity at United Airlines

In other United Airlines news, EVP Kate Gebo sold 34,669 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, May 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $105.41, for a total transaction of $3,654,459.29. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 67,707 shares in the company, valued at $7,136,994.87. This represents a 33.86% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. Also, EVP Andrew P. Nocella sold 7,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Friday, May 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $90.19, for a total value of $631,330.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 215,345 shares in the company, valued at approximately $19,421,965.55. This represents a 3.15% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold 96,381 shares of company stock valued at $10,837,575 over the last three months. 0.86% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

UAL has been the topic of a number of analyst reports. Susquehanna set a $135.00 target price on shares of United Airlines in a research report on Thursday, April 23rd. Citigroup boosted their price target on United Airlines from $132.00 to $171.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, June 22nd. Wells Fargo & Company increased their price target on United Airlines from $130.00 to $165.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Tuesday. UBS Group raised their price objective on United Airlines from $148.00 to $153.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, June 23rd. Finally, BMO Capital Markets lifted their price objective on United Airlines from $130.00 to $157.50 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday. Sixteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $149.26.

Trending Headlines about United Airlines

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

• Positive Sentiment: BMO Capital Markets raised its price target on United Airlines to $157.50 and kept an outperform rating, signaling additional upside from current levels. Benzinga report
• Positive Sentiment: Bank of America lifted its target to $150 and maintained a buy rating, citing a constructive outlook for U.S. airlines. Benzinga report
• Positive Sentiment: Wall Street’s broader airline call turned more bullish, with Goldman Sachs and TD Cowen also raising targets across major carriers, which supports sentiment for United Airlines. Article on airline sector target raises
• Neutral Sentiment: United Airlines added a new South American route from Houston’s Bush Airport, which may support long-term network growth but is not an immediate catalyst. Houston route article
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts also revised fair value estimates higher and noted improving demand, sticky airfares, and lower fuel prices, but the valuation case remains mixed. Yahoo Finance fair value article

About United Airlines

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.