United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL) Price Target Raised to $203.00

United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL) had its price target boosted by research analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $156.00 to $203.00 in a note issued to investors on Friday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage presently has an “overweight” rating on the transportation company’s stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co.‘s price objective would suggest a potential upside of 74.17% from the company’s previous close.

Several other analysts have also recently issued reports on UAL. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of United Airlines in a research note on Monday, April 20th. TD Cowen increased their price target on United Airlines from $150.00 to $176.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 2nd. Citigroup boosted their price objective on United Airlines from $132.00 to $171.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, June 22nd. Wells Fargo & Company upped their target price on shares of United Airlines from $130.00 to $165.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Tuesday, June 30th. Finally, Wall Street Zen raised shares of United Airlines from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Saturday, April 25th. Sixteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $154.26.

United Airlines Trading Down 1.9%

Shares of UAL stock traded down $2.25 during trading on Friday, hitting $116.56. 2,380,421 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 6,572,577. The firm has a market capitalization of $37.83 billion, a P/E ratio of 10.90, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.88 and a beta of 1.25. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.38, a current ratio of 0.70 and a quick ratio of 0.64. United Airlines has a 52-week low of $82.42 and a 52-week high of $138.77. The firm’s fifty day moving average price is $114.30 and its 200-day moving average price is $106.59.

United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, July 15th. The transportation company reported $1.99 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.88 by $0.11. United Airlines had a net margin of 5.56% and a return on equity of 19.54%. The company had revenue of $17.67 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $17.60 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $3.87 earnings per share. United Airlines’s revenue for the quarter was up 16.4% compared to the same quarter last year. United Airlines has set its FY 2026 guidance at 9.000-11.000 EPS. As a group, research analysts forecast that United Airlines will post 10.68 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other news, EVP Kate Gebo sold 5,331 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, May 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $105.51, for a total transaction of $562,473.81. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 60,393 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $6,372,065.43. This represents a 8.11% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Also, EVP Andrew P. Nocella sold 7,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated 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 transaction, the executive vice president owned 215,345 shares in the company, valued at approximately $19,421,965.55. The trade was a 3.15% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders sold 96,381 shares of company stock valued at $10,837,575 in the last ninety days. Insiders own 0.86% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On United Airlines

Several hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in UAL. Bison Wealth LLC acquired a new position in shares of United Airlines in the 4th quarter valued at $246,000. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. raised its stake in United Airlines by 24.0% during 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 acquiring an additional 7,713 shares in the last quarter. Focus Partners Wealth lifted its position in United Airlines by 92.7% in the first quarter. Focus Partners Wealth now owns 12,349 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $853,000 after acquiring an additional 5,939 shares during the last quarter. First Trust Advisors LP lifted its position in United Airlines by 23.5% in the second quarter. First Trust Advisors LP now owns 292,580 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $23,298,000 after acquiring an additional 55,728 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Cresset Asset Management LLC boosted its stake in United Airlines by 73.5% in the second quarter. Cresset Asset Management LLC now owns 9,410 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $749,000 after acquiring an additional 3,987 shares in the last quarter. 69.69% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

More United Airlines News

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

• Positive Sentiment: United Airlines posted a second-quarter earnings beat, with EPS of $1.99 versus expectations of $1.88, and revenue of $17.67 billion that came in slightly ahead of forecasts. United Airlines Holdings Inc. Earnings Release
• Positive Sentiment: The company raised its full-year 2026 EPS guidance to $9 to $11, signaling confidence in demand and profitability despite the fuel-cost backdrop. WSJ United Airlines Lifts Outlook
• Positive Sentiment: Management highlighted strong premium travel and resilient passenger demand, which helped offset some margin pressure and supported the outlook. United Airlines Q2 2026 Earnings Call Highlights
• Neutral Sentiment: Susquehanna trimmed its price target on UAL to $165 from $172, but kept a positive rating, indicating analysts still see upside from current levels. Benzinga Analyst Note
• Negative Sentiment: United’s third-quarter EPS guidance of $2.50 to $3.50 came in below Wall Street expectations, raising concern that near-term profits may be softer than hoped. United Airlines weak outlook article
• Negative Sentiment: Higher jet-fuel prices remain the biggest overhang, with multiple reports citing the company’s warning that fuel costs could materially pressure margins and future earnings. United Airlines warns higher fuel costs

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.