What You Need to Know Ahead of United Airlines' Earnings Release
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Chicago, Illinois-based United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL) owns and manages airlines that transports people and cargos serving customers worldwide. With a market cap of $25.9 billion, the company also offers catering, ground handling, flight academy, and maintenance services for third parties. The leading airline holding company is expected to announce its fiscal second-quarter earnings for 2025 on Wednesday, Jul. 16.
Ahead of the event, analysts expect UAL to report a profit of $3.82 per share on a diluted basis, down 7.7% from $4.14 per share in the year-ago quarter. The company has consistently surpassed Wall Street’s EPS estimates in its last four quarterly reports.
For the full year, analysts expect UAL to report EPS of $9.95, down 6.2% from $10.61 in fiscal 2024. However, its EPS is expected to rise 21.5% year over year to $12.09 in fiscal 2026.
UAL stock has outperformed the S&P 500 Index’s ($SPX) 12.6% gains over the past 52 weeks, with shares up 64.3% during this period. Similarly, it outperformed the Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund’s (XLI) 20.5% gains over the same time frame.
UAL has seen strong performance as a result of the U.S. government's proposed air traffic control upgrades and its collaboration with Archer Aviation Inc. (ACHR). Furthermore, the partnership with JetBlue Airways Corporation (JBLU) at New York's JFK airport is expected to lead to increased services and provide additional benefits to travelers, such as reciprocal loyalty perks.
On Apr. 15, UAL shares closed up by 2% after reporting its Q1 results. Its adjusted EPS of $0.91 exceeded Wall Street expectations of $0.75. The company’s revenue was $13.21 billion, missing Wall Street forecasts of $13.22 billion.
Analysts’ consensus opinion on UAL stock is bullish, with a “Strong Buy” rating overall. Out of 22 analysts covering the stock, 19 advise a “Strong Buy” rating, two suggest a “Moderate Buy,” and one gives a “Hold.” UAL’s average analyst price target is $101.36, indicating a potential upside of 28% from the current levels.
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