Meeder Asset Management Inc. Purchases 4,589 Shares of United Airlines Holdings Inc $UAL

Meeder Asset Management Inc. increased its position in United Airlines Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:UAL) by 4.0% in the first quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The fund owned 117,912 shares of the transportation company’s stock after purchasing an additional 4,589 shares during the period. Meeder Asset Management Inc.’s holdings in United Airlines were worth $10,856,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Root Financial Partners LLC raised its position in United Airlines by 5.3% in the 4th quarter. Root Financial Partners LLC now owns 1,840 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $206,000 after buying an additional 93 shares during the last quarter. JFS Wealth Advisors LLC raised its stake in shares of United Airlines by 51.4% in the fourth quarter. JFS Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 318 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $36,000 after buying an additional 108 shares during the period. True Wealth Design LLC lifted its position in shares of United Airlines by 9.1% during the 4th quarter. True Wealth Design LLC now owns 1,352 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $151,000 after buying an additional 113 shares in the last quarter. Fulton Bank N.A. increased its holdings in United Airlines by 3.2% in the 4th quarter. Fulton Bank N.A. now owns 3,639 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $407,000 after acquiring an additional 114 shares in the last quarter. Finally, AXA S.A. lifted its holdings in United Airlines by 0.8% during the second quarter. AXA S.A. now owns 15,465 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $1,231,000 after purchasing an additional 121 shares in the last quarter. 69.69% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

United Airlines Stock Performance

Shares of NASDAQ:UAL opened at $115.41 on Monday. The firm has a fifty day simple moving average of $114.62 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $106.62. United Airlines Holdings Inc has a 52 week low of $82.42 and a 52 week high of $138.77. The company has a quick ratio of 0.72, a current ratio of 0.78 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.45. The stock has a market capitalization of $37.46 billion, a P/E ratio of 10.80, a PEG ratio of 0.88 and a beta of 1.25.

United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, July 15th. The transportation company reported $1.99 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.88 by $0.11. The firm had revenue of $17.67 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $17.62 billion. United Airlines had a net margin of 5.56% and a return on equity of 19.05%. The business’s revenue was up 16.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $3.87 EPS. United Airlines has set its FY 2026 guidance at 9.000-11.000 EPS. On average, analysts expect that United Airlines Holdings Inc will post 10.13 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Activity

In other news, CEO J Scott Kirby sold 1,078 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, June 16th. The stock was sold at an average price of $120.74, for a total value of $130,157.72. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 797,851 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $96,332,529.74. This trade represents a 0.13% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, EVP Andrew P. Nocella sold 7,000 shares of United Airlines stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, May 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $90.19, for a total value of $631,330.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 215,345 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $19,421,965.55. This trade represents a 3.15% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold 96,381 shares of company stock valued at $10,837,575 in the last ninety days. Insiders own 0.86% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research analysts recently weighed in on UAL shares. UBS Group upped their target price on shares of United Airlines from $148.00 to $153.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, June 23rd. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of United Airlines in a report on Friday. Zacks Research upgraded United Airlines from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Thursday, June 11th. Bank of America raised their price target on United Airlines from $145.00 to $150.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 1st. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group lifted their price objective on United Airlines from $131.00 to $162.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 2nd. Sixteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $156.79.

United Airlines News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: United Airlines delivered better-than-expected Q2 results, with earnings of $1.99 per share topping estimates and revenue rising 16.4% year over year, reinforcing that travel demand remains resilient. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan raised its price target on UAL to $203 and kept an overweight rating, signaling confidence that the stock has meaningful upside after the earnings report. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Several reports highlighted that premium and international demand, plus strong yields, helped offset cost pressure and supported a higher full-year earnings outlook. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: United and Delta both posted strong quarters, but analysts are still debating which airline is the better buy as investors weigh valuation, demand trends and margin durability. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: The stock is under pressure because United warned that higher fuel costs could add nearly $6 billion in expenses in 2026, which could squeeze margins despite strong demand. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: Investors also reacted to United’s third-quarter EPS guidance of $2.50 to $3.50, which came in below Wall Street expectations and raised concerns that near-term profitability may soften. Article Title

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.