Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. Purchases Shares of United Airlines Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:UAL)

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. (D-California) recently bought shares of United Airlines Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:UAL). In a filing disclosed on January 12th, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $1,001 and $15,000 in United Airlines stock on December 19th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “150 MAIN STREET TRUST > BANK OF AMERICA” account.

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Xiaomi (OTCMKTS:XIACF) on 12/30/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Schneider Electric S.E. (OTCMKTS:SBGSF) on 12/30/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Hermès International Société en commandite par actions (OTCMKTS:HESAF) on 12/30/2025.
• Purchased $50,001 – $100,000 in shares of Campbell’s (NASDAQ:CPB) on 12/30/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Tencent (OTC:TCTZF) on 12/30/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (OTCMKTS:MHVYF) on 12/26/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Bloom Energy (NYSE:BE) on 12/24/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Arista Networks (NYSE:ANET) on 12/24/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:COIN) on 12/24/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Chevron (NYSE:CVX) on 12/24/2025.

United Airlines Trading Up 4.0%

UAL stock traded up $4.46 during midday trading on Thursday, reaching $115.21. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 2,206,875 shares, compared to its average volume of 3,792,168. The stock has a market cap of $37.30 billion, a PE ratio of 11.56, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.80 and a beta of 1.31. The business’s 50-day simple moving average is $106.01 and its 200-day simple moving average is $99.67. The company has a quick ratio of 0.61, a current ratio of 0.67 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.45. United Airlines Holdings Inc has a 52 week low of $52.00 and a 52 week high of $119.21.

United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, October 15th. The transportation company reported $2.78 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.65 by $0.13. United Airlines had a return on equity of 26.94% and a net margin of 5.64%.The firm had revenue of $15.23 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $15.31 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $3.33 earnings per share. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 2.6% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, sell-side analysts expect that United Airlines Holdings Inc will post 12.96 EPS for the current year.

Insider Transactions at United Airlines

In other news, CEO J Scott Kirby sold 120,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on 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 owned 666,535 shares in the company, valued at approximately $71,892,465.10. This trade represents a 15.26% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. 0.71% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several equities research analysts have issued reports on the company. Wall Street Zen downgraded United Airlines from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, November 8th. Barclays upped their target price on United Airlines from $135.00 to $150.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Monday. Jefferies Financial Group lifted their price objective on United Airlines from $115.00 to $125.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, October 1st. BMO Capital Markets raised United Airlines to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, December 9th. Finally, Evercore ISI raised their price objective on United Airlines from $105.00 to $135.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Monday, September 29th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have issued a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, United Airlines has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $134.94.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Bison Wealth LLC purchased a new stake in United Airlines in the 4th quarter worth approximately $246,000. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. raised its holdings in shares of 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 valued at $2,753,000 after buying an additional 7,713 shares in the last quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC lifted its holdings in shares of United Airlines by 70.8% in the 1st quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC now owns 593,729 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $40,997,000 after acquiring an additional 246,051 shares during the last quarter. Focus Partners Wealth boosted its position in United Airlines by 92.7% during the first quarter. Focus Partners Wealth now owns 12,349 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $853,000 after buying an additional 5,939 shares during the period. Finally, Voya Investment Management LLC increased its holdings in shares of United Airlines by 112.5% in the first quarter. Voya Investment Management LLC now owns 211,553 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $14,608,000 after buying an additional 111,994 shares during the period. 69.69% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

About Representative Cisneros

Gil Cisneros (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing California’s 31st Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2025. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Cisneros (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent California’s 31st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Gil Cisneros served in the U.S. Navy as a supply officer from 1994 to 2004. Cisneros earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from George Washington University in 1994, a master’s in business administration from Regis University in 2002, and a master’s degree in urban education policy from Brown University in 2015. His career experience includes working as a logistics manager for Frito-Lay. In 2010, Cisneros won the lottery and became involved in activism and philanthropy, founding a scholarship program for local high school students. In 2021, President Joe Biden (D) appointed Cisneros as under secretary of defense for personnel and readiness.

United Airlines Company 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.