Analysts Set Expectations for United Airlines Q3 Earnings

United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:UAL) – Equities researchers at Seaport Res Ptn dropped their Q3 2025 earnings per share estimates for shares of United Airlines in a research report issued to clients and investors on Thursday, March 6th. Seaport Res Ptn analyst D. Mckenzie now anticipates that the transportation company will post earnings of $3.55 per share for the quarter, down from their prior estimate of $3.75. The consensus estimate for United Airlines’ current full-year earnings is $12.96 per share. Seaport Res Ptn also issued estimates for United Airlines’ Q4 2025 earnings at $2.95 EPS.

A number of other equities analysts also recently weighed in on the company. Susquehanna restated a “hold” rating on shares of United Airlines in a research note on Tuesday, February 25th. Morgan Stanley boosted their target price on United Airlines from $130.00 to $140.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 23rd. Dbs Bank upgraded United Airlines from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, November 26th. Melius Research upgraded United Airlines to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Monday, December 2nd. Finally, Citigroup upped their price objective on United Airlines from $98.00 to $122.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, November 26th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, fourteen have given a buy rating and two have issued a strong buy rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of $113.88.

United Airlines Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ UAL opened at $76.06 on Monday. United Airlines has a twelve month low of $37.02 and a twelve month high of $116.00. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $100.88 and its 200-day moving average price is $84.01. The company has a market capitalization of $24.90 billion, a PE ratio of 8.07, a PEG ratio of 0.67 and a beta of 1.41. The company has a quick ratio of 0.74, a current ratio of 0.81 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.99.

United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, January 21st. The transportation company reported $3.26 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.96 by $0.30. The firm had revenue of $14.70 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $14.40 billion. United Airlines had a return on equity of 32.26% and a net margin of 5.52%. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 7.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $2.00 EPS.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On United Airlines

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Universal Beteiligungs und Servicegesellschaft mbH purchased a new stake in shares of United Airlines in the fourth quarter worth $5,817,000. Capital A Wealth Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of United Airlines in the fourth quarter worth $31,000. Leigh Baldwin & CO. LLC purchased a new stake in shares of United Airlines in the fourth quarter worth $291,000. Ameriflex Group Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of United Airlines in the fourth quarter worth $58,000. Finally, United Advisor Group LLC purchased a new stake in shares of United Airlines in the fourth quarter worth $335,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 69.69% of the company’s stock.

About United Airlines

United Airlines Holdings, Inc, through its subsidiaries, provides air transportation services in North America, Asia, Europe, Africa, the Pacific, the Middle East, and Latin America. The company transports people and cargo through its mainline and regional fleets. It also offers catering, ground handling, flight academy, and maintenance services for third parties.