Eurizon Capital SGR S.p.A. purchased a new position in shares of United Airlines Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:UAL – Free Report) in the 4th quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The firm purchased 7,446 shares of the transportation company’s stock, valued at approximately $832,000.
Several other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of UAL. Legacy Wealth Managment LLC ID purchased a new stake in United Airlines during the fourth quarter worth approximately $25,000. JPL Wealth Management LLC purchased a new stake in United Airlines during the third quarter worth approximately $29,000. Abich Financial Wealth Management LLC purchased a new stake in United Airlines during the third quarter worth approximately $34,000. BOCHK Asset Management Ltd purchased a new stake in United Airlines during the fourth quarter worth approximately $34,000. Finally, JFS Wealth Advisors LLC grew its stake in United Airlines by 51.4% during the fourth quarter. JFS Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 318 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $36,000 after buying an additional 108 shares during the period. 69.69% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Insider Buying and Selling at United Airlines
In other news, EVP Kate Gebo sold 34,669 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, May 26th. The shares were sold at an average price of $105.41, for a total value of $3,654,459.29. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 67,707 shares in the company, valued at approximately $7,136,994.87. This represents a 33.86% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, EVP Andrew P. Nocella sold 7,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Friday, May 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $90.19, for a total transaction of $631,330.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 215,345 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $19,421,965.55. This trade represents a 3.15% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders sold 47,000 shares of company stock valued at $4,848,263 over the last 90 days. Insiders own 0.86% of the company’s stock.
United Airlines Price Performance
United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL – Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, April 21st. The transportation company reported $1.19 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.08 by $0.11. The business had revenue of $14.61 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $14.19 billion. United Airlines had a net margin of 6.06% and a return on equity of 24.33%. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 10.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $0.91 earnings per share. 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. Equities research analysts anticipate that United Airlines Holdings Inc will post 9.63 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
Several research firms have issued reports on UAL. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of United Airlines in a research note on Monday, April 20th. Susquehanna set a $135.00 price objective on shares of United Airlines in a research note on Thursday, April 23rd. Jefferies Financial Group decreased their price objective on shares of United Airlines from $118.00 to $112.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Monday, April 27th. TD Cowen upgraded shares of United Airlines from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, March 18th. Finally, Zacks Research downgraded shares of United Airlines from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research note on Wednesday, May 13th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have given a Buy rating, one has issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, United Airlines presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $134.59.
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.
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