Seaport Res Ptn Estimates United Airlines Q1 Earnings

United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:UAL) – Investment analysts at Seaport Res Ptn issued their Q1 2025 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for United Airlines in a report issued on Tuesday, November 12th. Seaport Res Ptn analyst D. Mckenzie forecasts that the transportation company will post earnings per share of $0.50 for the quarter. The consensus estimate for United Airlines’ current full-year earnings is $10.23 per share. Seaport Res Ptn also issued estimates for United Airlines’ Q2 2025 earnings at $4.60 EPS, Q3 2025 earnings at $3.85 EPS, Q4 2025 earnings at $3.10 EPS, FY2025 earnings at $12.00 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $14.25 EPS.

United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, October 15th. The transportation company reported $3.33 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $3.10 by $0.23. The business had revenue of $14.84 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $14.76 billion. United Airlines had a net margin of 4.94% and a return on equity of 30.72%. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $3.65 EPS.

A number of other equities analysts have also recently issued reports on UAL. Susquehanna raised their price objective on shares of United Airlines from $70.00 to $85.00 and gave the company a “positive” rating in a research note on Thursday, October 17th. The Goldman Sachs Group reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $119.00 target price on shares of United Airlines in a report on Friday. Morgan Stanley lifted their price target on shares of United Airlines from $80.00 to $88.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, October 17th. Bank of America raised their price objective on shares of United Airlines from $70.00 to $84.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, October 17th. Finally, Barclays lifted their price target on United Airlines from $75.00 to $150.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and fourteen have given a buy rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, United Airlines currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $86.61.

United Airlines Stock Performance

UAL stock opened at $91.17 on Friday. The stock has a market capitalization of $29.98 billion, a PE ratio of 11.00, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.06 and a beta of 1.39. United Airlines has a fifty-two week low of $37.02 and a fifty-two week high of $93.33. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.95, a current ratio of 0.79 and a quick ratio of 0.72. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $66.95 and a 200 day moving average price of $54.45.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of UAL. Global Trust Asset Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of United Airlines during the 3rd quarter valued at $29,000. Strategic Investment Solutions Inc. IL bought a new stake in United Airlines during the 2nd quarter valued at $30,000. Armstrong Advisory Group Inc. bought a new position in shares of United Airlines in the third quarter worth $36,000. Crewe Advisors LLC purchased a new position in United Airlines during the 1st quarter valued at about $32,000. Finally, UMB Bank n.a. increased its stake in United Airlines by 59.7% in the 2nd quarter. UMB Bank n.a. now owns 682 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $33,000 after acquiring an additional 255 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 69.69% of the company’s stock.

Insider Activity

In other United Airlines news, EVP Torbjorn J. Enqvist sold 14,500 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, October 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $72.00, for a total transaction of $1,044,000.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president now directly owns 30,427 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,190,744. This represents a 32.27 % decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Also, EVP Kate Gebo sold 17,500 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Friday, November 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $80.44, for a total transaction of $1,407,700.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president now owns 40,012 shares in the company, valued at $3,218,565.28. The trade was a 30.43 % decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. 0.63% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

United Airlines declared that its Board of Directors has authorized a share buyback plan on Tuesday, October 15th that permits the company to buyback $1.50 billion in outstanding shares. This buyback authorization permits the transportation company to repurchase up to 7.1% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback plans are often an indication that the company’s management believes its stock is undervalued.

About United Airlines

United Airlines Holdings, Inc, through its subsidiaries, provides air transportation services in North America, Asia, Europe, Africa, the Pacific, the Middle East, and Latin America. The company transports people and cargo through its mainline and regional fleets. It also offers catering, ground handling, flight academy, and maintenance services for third parties.