Intech Investment Management LLC Reduces Holdings in United Airlines Holdings Inc $UAL

Intech Investment Management LLC lessened its position in shares of United Airlines Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:UAL) by 51.5% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 46,013 shares of the transportation company’s stock after selling 48,950 shares during the quarter. Intech Investment Management LLC’s holdings in United Airlines were worth $4,440,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Financial Consulate Inc. purchased a new stake in United Airlines in the third quarter valued at $29,000. Abich Financial Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of United Airlines during the 3rd quarter worth about $34,000. Quent Capital LLC purchased a new stake in United Airlines in the 3rd quarter valued at about $40,000. Hantz Financial Services Inc. lifted its position in United Airlines by 15,100.0% in the second quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. now owns 608 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $48,000 after buying an additional 604 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Cypress Capital Management LLC WY purchased a new position in United Airlines during the third quarter worth about $48,000. 69.69% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Key United Airlines News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Recent operational and earnings strength underpin longer‑term momentum — analysts and screens highlight UAL as a momentum/GARP candidate and the stock has shown strong multi‑year returns, supporting investor confidence. Here’s Why United Airlines (UAL) is a Strong Momentum Stock
• Positive Sentiment: Multi‑period share gains and a debate about valuation mean some investors view pullbacks as buying opportunities given past performance and industry position. Is It Too Late To Consider United Airlines Holdings (UAL) After Its Strong 1‑Year Run?
• Neutral Sentiment: Jefferies trimmed its price target to $148 from $154 but reiterated a Buy rating — a mild signal that upside estimates were tightened after review of filings, yet the analyst view remains constructive. Jefferies Cuts United Airlines (UAL) Target to $148, Sees Strong Travel Demand
• Negative Sentiment: Crude oil rallied to a multi‑month high, lifting jet‑fuel expectations and prompting a selloff in airlines; this is the primary reason UAL shares are trading lower today. Why United Airlines (UAL) Shares Are Trading Lower Today
• Negative Sentiment: MarketWatch notes United led S&P decliners and was headed for its biggest one‑day drop in about 10 months as broader market jitters amplified the impact of rising oil. United’s stock and other airline shares get a reality check from rising oil prices, market jitters
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks and other market reports show UAL fell more steeply than the broader market in the latest session, illustrating that sector‑specific cost pressures (fuel) are driving outsized moves versus indices. United Airlines (UAL) Falls More Steeply Than Broader Market: What Investors Need To Know

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of equities research analysts have recently issued reports on UAL shares. BMO Capital Markets reissued an “outperform” rating and issued a $132.50 price target on shares of United Airlines in a research note on Thursday, January 22nd. Jefferies Financial Group reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $148.00 target price on shares of United Airlines in a report on Thursday, February 19th. Bank of America upped their price target on United Airlines from $120.00 to $130.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, January 6th. Wall Street Zen raised United Airlines from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Saturday, February 14th. Finally, Morgan Stanley set a $150.00 price objective on United Airlines and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, January 8th. Fifteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $137.32.

Insider Activity at United Airlines

In other United Airlines news, President Brett J. Hart sold 19,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, February 2nd. The shares were 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 in the company, valued at $28,170,715.10. The trade was a 6.70% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this link. Also, CEO J Scott Kirby sold 120,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, December 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $107.86, for a total transaction of $12,943,200.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer owned 666,535 shares in the company, valued at $71,892,465.10. The trade was a 15.26% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders own 0.71% of the company’s stock.

United Airlines Trading Down 8.7%

UAL opened at $106.30 on Friday. 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 has a market capitalization of $34.38 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 10.40, a PEG ratio of 0.56 and a beta of 1.30. The business has a fifty day moving average price of $111.84 and a 200 day moving average price of $104.80. United Airlines Holdings Inc has a 12 month low of $52.00 and a 12 month high of $119.21.

United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, January 20th. The transportation company reported $3.10 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating 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 during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $15.35 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $3.26 EPS. The business’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. Sell-side analysts expect that United Airlines Holdings Inc will post 12.96 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

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.