B of A Securities Reiterates Buy Rating on United Airlines
B of A Securities reaffirmed its Buy rating for United Airlines with a $145 price target, a 11.08% upside from the current price.
Key Points
- B of A Securities reiterated its Buy rating on United Airlines Holdings, Inc. with a $145 price target.
- B of A Securities's $145 price target implies 11.08% upside from United Airlines Holdings, Inc.'s ($UAL) current $130.54 share price.
- Shares of United Airlines traded near $118.32 on Monday, with a market cap of approximately $38.4 billion and a P/E ratio of 10.58.
- Vanguard Capital Management opened a new position in United Airlines, while BlackRock trimmed its holdings by 529,414 shares.
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B of A Securities has reiterated its Buy rating on United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (NasdaqGS: UAL), maintaining a price target of $145. Analyst Andrew Didora confirmed the rating on June 22, 2026, as the airline's stock traded near $118.32 on Monday.
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Other Institutional Activity in United Airlines
Vanguard Capital Management LLC opened a new position in United Airlines with 20,985,946 shares valued at about $1.93 billion. BlackRock, Inc. trimmed its holdings by 529,414 shares, leaving it with 20,891,114 shares worth roughly $1.92 billion, marking a 2.5% decrease. FMR LLC increased its stake by 603,054 shares, bringing its total to 17,020,618 shares valued at approximately $1.57 billion, which is a 3.7% increase. Primecap Management Co/CA/ reduced its position by 227,880 shares, ending with 15,750,610 shares valued at $1.45 billion, a 1.4% decrease. Sanders Capital, LLC made a small addition of 21,732 shares, holding 15,204,551 shares worth about $1.4 billion.
United Airlines Holdings, Inc. Stock Up 18.0%
Shares of United Airlines Holdings traded near $118.32 on Monday. The company has a market cap of approximately $38.4 billion, a P/E ratio of 10.58, and a forward P/E of 8.32. United Airlines' stock has a 52-week low of $71.55 and a high of $124.79, with a 50-day moving average of $100.91 and a 200-day moving average of $102.26. The airline has a beta of 1.291, indicating its stock is more volatile than the market. Its current ratio is 0.698, with a quick ratio of 0.606 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 195.081.
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Recent Earnings
United Airlines reported revenue of approximately $60.47 billion, reflecting a growth rate of 10.6%. The company's net margin stands at 6.06%, with a return on equity of 25.73%. Earnings per share (EPS) were $11.18. The next earnings report is expected on July 22, 2026.
Insider Buying and Selling at United Airlines Holdings, Inc.
CEO Scott Kirby sold 1,078 shares on June 16, 2026, at an average price of $120.74, and 48,303 shares on June 15, 2026, at $121.30. Both transactions were planned sales. EVP of HR and Labor Relations, Kate Gebo, bought and sold 3,657 shares on May 27, 2026, and sold 40,000 shares on May 26, 2026, at a price of $105.42.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
On June 22, 2026, B of A Securities maintained its Buy rating on United Airlines with a $145 price target. Morgan Stanley also maintained a Buy rating with a $182 target on June 1, 2026. UBS kept its Buy rating on May 26, 2026, setting a target of $148. The consensus among 24 analysts is a strong buy, with a mean target price of $132.08.
About United Airlines
United Airlines Holdings, Inc., headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, provides air transportation services across the United States and internationally. It operates through its mainline and regional fleets, offering passenger and cargo transport. The company also provides various services, including ground handling and maintenance for third parties. United Airlines is led by CEO Mr. J. Scott Kirby and employs about 115,600 people.
Bottom Line
B of A Securities' reaffirmation of a Buy rating with a $145 target highlights confidence in United Airlines' prospects. Investors often track such analyst opinions for insights into stock performance. It's important to remember that these ratings are based on past data and projections, not current holdings.
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