BI Asset Management Fondsmaeglerselskab A S Sells 31,134 Shares of United Airlines Holdings Inc $UAL

BI Asset Management Fondsmaeglerselskab A S trimmed its position in United Airlines Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:UAL) by 23.4% during the third quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 102,155 shares of the transportation company’s stock after selling 31,134 shares during the period. BI Asset Management Fondsmaeglerselskab A S’s holdings in United Airlines were worth $9,858,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Several other large investors also recently modified their holdings of the stock. Norges Bank bought a new position in shares of United Airlines in the second quarter worth about $143,035,000. Assetmark Inc. grew its holdings in United Airlines by 352.6% in the second quarter. Assetmark Inc. now owns 1,468,818 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $116,962,000 after purchasing an additional 1,144,296 shares during the period. Holocene Advisors LP acquired a new stake in United Airlines in the 2nd quarter valued at $84,753,000. Lansdowne Partners UK LLP bought a new position in shares of United Airlines in the second quarter valued at approximately $68,177,000. Finally, Assenagon Asset Management S.A. increased its stake in United Airlines by 242.5% in the 3rd quarter. Assenagon Asset Management S.A. now owns 963,018 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $92,931,000 after buying an additional 681,847 shares during the last quarter. 69.69% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several research firms have recently issued reports on UAL. BMO Capital Markets reissued an “outperform” rating and issued a $132.50 price target on shares of United Airlines in a research report on Thursday, January 22nd. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of United Airlines in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. Susquehanna raised their target price on shares of United Airlines from $117.00 to $150.00 and gave the stock a “positive” rating in a research report on Friday, January 9th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their price objective on shares of United Airlines from $149.00 to $156.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Monday, October 20th. Finally, UBS Group raised their price target on shares of United Airlines from $145.00 to $147.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 22nd. Fifteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $135.97.

United Airlines Price Performance

NASDAQ:UAL opened at $106.09 on Friday. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $110.17 and a 200-day simple moving average of $102.19. The firm has a market capitalization of $34.35 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 10.38, a PEG ratio of 0.58 and a beta of 1.30. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.35, a current ratio of 0.65 and a quick ratio of 0.59. United Airlines Holdings Inc has a 1 year low of $52.00 and a 1 year high of $119.21.

United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, January 20th. The transportation company reported $3.10 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.97 by $0.13. The firm had revenue of $15.40 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $15.35 billion. United Airlines had a return on equity of 25.13% and a net margin of 5.68%.United Airlines’s quarterly revenue was up 4.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $3.26 earnings per share. United Airlines has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 1.000-1.500 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 12.000-14.000 EPS. Equities analysts forecast that United Airlines Holdings Inc will post 12.96 EPS for the current year.

Trending Headlines about United Airlines

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

• Positive Sentiment: Recent results and guidance reinforce a positive earnings outlook — United beat Q4 estimates, reiterated strong FY‑2026 guidance (12.0–14.0 EPS) and analysts have raised targets and reiterated buy/overweight views, supporting medium‑term upside. UAL Stock Taking Flight After Earnings Confirm Strong Demand
• Positive Sentiment: Technical and momentum signals look favorable — the stock recently cleared an 80+ RS benchmark and has rallied strongly over the past week/month, which can attract momentum buyers. United Airlines clears key benchmark, hitting 80-plus RS rating
• Positive Sentiment: Network expansion: Spirit Airlines is reportedly transferring two Chicago gates to United for ~$30M — a small, accretive capacity win at a key hub that can help revenue/margins in Chicago. Spirit Airlines looks to transfer two Chicago airport gates to United Airlines for $30 million
• Neutral Sentiment: Investor outreach: United will present at the Barclays conference — useful for transparency and investor Q&A but not an immediate fundamentals change. United Airlines to present at Barclays conference
• Neutral Sentiment: Short pieces and comparative analyses (e.g., Air China & United) are circulating — useful context but unlikely to move price materially without new data. Critical Analysis: Air China & United Airlines
• Negative Sentiment: Competitive pressure at Chicago: Reuters highlights a potential “showdown” between American and United in Chicago — increased capacity or a pricing fight at a major hub could weigh on near‑term yields and margins. That report likely triggered investor caution. Focus: American’s Chicago showdown with United Airlines becomes key test of turnaround promise
• Negative Sentiment: Insider sale: President Brett Hart sold ~19,000 shares (~$2.0M) in early February — insider sales can be interpreted as tactical profit‑taking or a red flag for some investors, contributing to downward pressure. United Airlines President Sells $2,022,550.00 in Stock

Insider Activity at United Airlines

In other United Airlines news, President Brett J. Hart sold 19,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, February 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $106.45, for a total value of $2,022,550.00. Following the transaction, the president directly owned 264,638 shares in the company, valued at $28,170,715.10. The trade was a 6.70% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. Also, CEO J Scott Kirby sold 120,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on Wednesday, December 3rd. The stock was 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 of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $71,892,465.10. This represents a 15.26% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Corporate insiders own 0.71% of the company’s stock.

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.