UBS Group Cuts United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL) Price Target to $134.00

United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL) had its target price lowered by UBS Group from $147.00 to $134.00 in a research note released on Monday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has a buy rating on the transportation company’s stock.

A number of other equities analysts have also recently weighed in on the company. TD Cowen cut United Airlines from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, March 10th. Jefferies Financial Group decreased their price objective on United Airlines from $148.00 to $125.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, March 12th. Rothschild & Co Redburn dropped their price objective on United Airlines from $125.00 to $110.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, March 5th. Citigroup reissued a “buy” rating on shares of United Airlines in a research note on Tuesday, February 3rd. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein restated an “outperform” rating and issued a $136.00 target price on shares of United Airlines in a report on Tuesday, January 27th. Fifteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $132.31.

United Airlines Trading Down 0.7%

Shares of UAL stock opened at $92.51 on Monday. The business’s fifty day moving average price is $106.59 and its 200 day moving average price is $104.06. The firm has a market capitalization of $29.92 billion, a PE ratio of 9.05, a P/E/G ratio of 0.49 and a beta of 1.25. 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 has a 1-year low of $52.00 and a 1-year high of $119.21.

United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL) last issued its 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. United Airlines had a net margin of 5.68% and a return on equity of 25.13%. The company had revenue of $15.40 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $15.35 billion. During the same period last year, the company posted $3.26 earnings per share. The firm’s quarterly revenue 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. As a group, sell-side analysts forecast that United Airlines will post 12.96 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, President Brett J. Hart sold 19,000 shares of United Airlines stock in a transaction on Monday, February 2nd. The stock was 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 approximately $28,170,715.10. This trade represents a 6.70% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Insiders own 0.71% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On United Airlines

Large investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Bison Wealth LLC purchased a new stake in shares of United Airlines during the 4th quarter worth about $246,000. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. raised its holdings 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 buying an additional 7,713 shares during the period. Focus Partners Wealth raised its holdings in United Airlines by 92.7% in the first quarter. Focus Partners Wealth now owns 12,349 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $853,000 after buying an additional 5,939 shares during the period. AE Wealth Management LLC lifted its position in United Airlines by 16.3% during the second quarter. AE Wealth Management LLC now owns 3,675 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $293,000 after buying an additional 515 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Forsta AP Fonden acquired a new position in United Airlines during the second quarter valued at approximately $1,282,000. 69.69% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

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.