Center For Asset Management LLC purchased a new position in United Airlines Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:UAL – Free Report) during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor purchased 8,860 shares of the transportation company’s stock, valued at approximately $855,000.
A number of other hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Bison Wealth LLC purchased a new position in United Airlines in the fourth quarter worth $246,000. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. increased its stake in United Airlines by 24.0% in the first quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 39,872 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $2,753,000 after acquiring an additional 7,713 shares during the last quarter. Focus Partners Wealth raised 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 purchasing an additional 5,939 shares in the last quarter. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. lifted its stake in United Airlines by 13.6% during the second quarter. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. now owns 48,020 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $3,824,000 after purchasing an additional 5,759 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. boosted its holdings in shares of United Airlines by 15.3% in the 2nd quarter. Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. now owns 11,625 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $925,000 after purchasing an additional 1,540 shares in the last quarter. 69.69% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.
United Airlines Price Performance
UAL opened at $93.19 on Wednesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.35, a current ratio of 0.65 and a quick ratio of 0.59. The stock’s 50 day simple moving average is $107.07 and its 200 day simple moving average is $104.14. The firm has a market cap of $30.14 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 9.12, a PEG ratio of 0.46 and a beta of 1.25. United Airlines Holdings Inc has a 1 year low of $52.00 and a 1 year high of $119.21.
Insider Buying and Selling
In other United Airlines news, President Brett J. Hart sold 19,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, February 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $106.45, for a total transaction of $2,022,550.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the president owned 264,638 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $28,170,715.10. This represents a 6.70% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. 0.63% of the stock is owned by insiders.
United Airlines News Summary
Here are the key news stories impacting United Airlines this week:
- Positive Sentiment: United solidifies its pilot pipeline as Thrust Flight’s Phoenix campus was named an official United Aviate participating flight school, giving UAL a clearer internal path to crew supply and reducing long‑term hiring risk. Thrust Flight Named United Aviate-Participating Flight School
- Positive Sentiment: Industry demand remains sturdy: airlines report strong corporate and leisure bookings despite geopolitical tensions, supporting revenue prospects for carriers including United and helping offset some fuel pressure. Airlines Seeing Sturdy Demand for Flights
- Positive Sentiment: Long‑term hub economics may improve: renovation plans at Washington Dulles could benefit United’s network and yields at a major hub, a constructive structural tailwind for future margins. United Airlines Holdings (UAL) Long-Term Hub Economics Improves
- Neutral Sentiment: Management outreach: United presented at the JPMorgan Industrials Conference (transcript available) — useful for detail on strategy and execution, but no market‑moving surprise reported in the transcript. United Airlines Presents at JPMorgan Industrials Conference 2026 Transcript
- Neutral Sentiment: Quarterly context: industry write‑ups unpack UAL’s Q4 results and guidance—useful for framing performance versus peers but not a fresh catalyst. Unpacking Q4 Earnings: United Airlines
- Negative Sentiment: Rising jet fuel and analyst cuts: higher jet fuel tied to Middle East tensions prompted UBS and other analysts to lower estimates and price targets for U.S. carriers—near‑term margin pressure that has weighed on UAL’s valuation. US airline stocks near potential bottom as UBS cuts estimates on rising fuel costs
- Negative Sentiment: Negative analyst/market commentary: several media pieces outline reasons to avoid UAL after recent pullbacks, highlighting short‑term volatility, higher fuel, and valuation risk even as longer‑term returns remain positive. 3 Reasons to Avoid UAL and 1 Stock to Buy Instead
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
UAL has been the topic of several recent research reports. Rothschild & Co Redburn reduced their price objective on United Airlines from $125.00 to $110.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, March 5th. Jefferies Financial Group cut their target price on United Airlines from $148.00 to $125.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, March 12th. Sanford C. Bernstein reiterated an “outperform” rating and set a $136.00 price target on shares of United Airlines in a research report on Tuesday, January 27th. TD Cowen downgraded shares of United Airlines from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, March 10th. Finally, BMO Capital Markets restated an “outperform” rating and issued a $132.50 price objective on shares of United Airlines in a report on Thursday, January 22nd. Fifteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, United Airlines presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $132.31.
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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.
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