TD Cowen Increases United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL) Price Target to $138.00

United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL) had its price target upped by equities research analysts at TD Cowen from $125.00 to $138.00 in a note issued to investors on Wednesday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has a “buy” rating on the transportation company’s stock. TD Cowen’s price objective suggests a potential upside of 17.60% from the company’s current price.

A number of other equities analysts also recently issued reports on UAL. Wells Fargo & Company initiated coverage on shares of United Airlines in a report on Thursday, December 18th. They set an “overweight” rating and a $145.00 price objective on the stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their price target 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. Bank of America increased their price objective on shares of United Airlines from $120.00 to $130.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday. Weiss Ratings cut shares of United Airlines from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research report on Wednesday, October 8th. Finally, Wall Street Zen downgraded United Airlines from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, November 8th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have given a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, United Airlines currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $129.93.

United Airlines Stock Down 0.2%

UAL traded down $0.18 during midday trading on Wednesday, reaching $117.35. 2,021,874 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 3,442,154. The company has a market cap of $37.99 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 11.75, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.82 and a beta of 1.31. United Airlines has a one year low of $52.00 and a one year high of $119.21. The company’s fifty day moving average price is $103.55 and its 200 day moving average price is $98.25. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.45, a quick ratio of 0.61 and a current ratio of 0.67.

United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, October 15th. The transportation company reported $2.78 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.65 by $0.13. United Airlines had a return on equity of 26.94% and a net margin of 5.64%.The company had revenue of $15.23 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $15.31 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $3.33 earnings per share. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 2.6% on a year-over-year basis. United Airlines has set its Q4 2025 guidance at 3.000-3.500 EPS. As a group, analysts expect that United Airlines will post 12.96 EPS for the current year.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other United Airlines news, CEO J Scott Kirby sold 120,000 shares of the firm’s 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 completion of the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 666,535 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $71,892,465.10. This trade represents a 15.26% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. Company insiders own 0.63% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On United Airlines

Institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Financial Consulate Inc. purchased a new position in shares of United Airlines in the third quarter worth about $29,000. JPL Wealth Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of United Airlines during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $29,000. Abich Financial Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in United Airlines in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $34,000. Quent Capital LLC purchased a new position in United Airlines in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $40,000. Finally, Wiser Advisor Group LLC bought a new stake in United Airlines during the 3rd quarter valued at $41,000. 69.69% of the stock is 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.