Grantham Mayo Van Otterloo & Co. LLC Sells 27,305 Shares of United Airlines Holdings Inc $UAL

Grantham Mayo Van Otterloo & Co. LLC reduced its stake in United Airlines Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:UAL) by 11.6% during the third quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The firm owned 207,699 shares of the transportation company’s stock after selling 27,305 shares during the period. Grantham Mayo Van Otterloo & Co. LLC’s holdings in United Airlines were worth $20,043,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of UAL. Vanguard Group Inc. boosted its stake in shares of United Airlines by 1.0% during the second quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 37,330,017 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $2,972,589,000 after purchasing an additional 368,401 shares during the period. State Street Corp increased its stake in shares of United Airlines by 4.4% in the second quarter. State Street Corp now owns 11,571,093 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $921,406,000 after buying an additional 489,795 shares during the period. Geode Capital Management LLC raised its holdings in United Airlines by 1.0% during the 2nd quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 8,819,876 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $704,994,000 after buying an additional 90,350 shares during the last quarter. Invesco Ltd. raised its holdings in United Airlines by 2.9% during the 2nd quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 4,798,423 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $382,098,000 after buying an additional 137,237 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Norges Bank purchased a new stake in United Airlines during the 2nd quarter valued at $143,035,000. Institutional investors own 69.69% of the company’s stock.

United Airlines Stock Down 3.5%

UAL stock opened at $92.07 on Monday. The business has a 50 day moving average of $110.26 and a 200 day moving average of $104.76. The firm has a market cap of $29.78 billion, a PE ratio of 9.01, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.48 and a beta of 1.25. United Airlines Holdings Inc has a twelve month low of $52.00 and a twelve month high of $119.21. The company has a quick ratio of 0.59, a current ratio of 0.65 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.35.

United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL) last released its earnings results on Tuesday, January 20th. The transportation company reported $3.10 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.97 by $0.13. United Airlines had a return on equity of 25.13% and a net margin of 5.68%.The business had revenue of $15.40 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $15.35 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $3.26 earnings per share. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 4.8% compared to the same quarter last year. 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. On average, research analysts forecast that United Airlines Holdings Inc will post 12.96 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of equities research analysts have issued reports on UAL shares. Morgan Stanley set a $150.00 price target on shares of United Airlines and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, January 8th. Citigroup reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of United Airlines in a research note on Tuesday, February 3rd. Susquehanna raised their target price on United Airlines from $117.00 to $150.00 and gave the stock a “positive” rating in a research note on Friday, January 9th. TD Cowen boosted their price target on United Airlines from $138.00 to $140.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, January 22nd. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group restated a “buy” rating and set a $148.00 price target on shares of United Airlines in a report on Thursday, February 19th. Sixteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, United Airlines has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $135.81.

Insider Activity

In related news, President Brett J. Hart sold 19,000 shares of the company’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 owned 264,638 shares in the company, valued at $28,170,715.10. The trade was a 6.70% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. 0.71% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Trending Headlines about United Airlines

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

• Positive Sentiment: Analyst/long‑term bull case: a Seeking Alpha piece highlights UAL’s stronger fundamentals, geographic diversification, capacity growth under the United Next strategy and attractive forward P/E — a reminder investors who focus on longer‑term value see opportunity. United Airlines: Rare Quality At A Peer-Group Discount
• Neutral Sentiment: Investor access: United will present at the J.P. Morgan Industrials Conference (Mar 17), giving analysts and investors another forum for management to update guidance and strategy. United Airlines to Present at the J.P. Morgan 2026 Industrials Conference
• Negative Sentiment: Management warning: CEO Scott Kirby said the recent spike in jet‑fuel prices will have a “meaningful” impact on first‑quarter results — a direct earnings risk that investors are repricing. United Airlines CEO: Fuel spike will hit results, but travel demand hasn’t taken ‘even a tiny step back’
• Negative Sentiment: Fuel price shock: multiple reports note U.S. jet fuel prices jumped sharply after Iran‑related strikes and Strait of Hormuz disruptions (OPIS data cited), raising unit costs materially and pressuring margins. United Airlines sees hit to results on fuel cost spike from Iran conflict
• Negative Sentiment: Market reaction / volatility: coverage shows the stock plunged intraday amid the fuel concerns and headlines, and Forbes flags a five‑day slide that erased billions of market value — amplifying short‑term selling pressure. What’s Happening With United Airlines Stock?
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst adjustment: Rothschild & Co Redburn trimmed its price target (from $125 to $110) while keeping a buy rating — a modest downgrade that can reduce near‑term upside perception even if the long view remains constructive. Benzinga

United Airlines 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.