Barclays Reiterates Buy Rating for United Airlines, Sets $175 Target
Barclays analyst Brandon Oglenski maintains a Buy rating on United Airlines with a $175 price target, a 29.45% upside from the current price.
Key Points
- Barclays has reiterated its Buy rating on United Airlines (NasdaqGS: UAL), setting a price target of $175.
- Barclays's $175 price target implies 29.45% upside from United Airlines Holdings, Inc.'s ($UAL) current $135.19 share price.
- United Airlines shares traded near $130.54 on Friday, with a market cap of about $38.5 billion and a P/E ratio of 10.6.
- Several insiders, including CEO Scott Kirby, have recently sold shares, while analysts maintain a strong buy consensus.
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Barclays has reiterated its Buy rating on United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (NasdaqGS: UAL), setting a price target of $175. This update came from analyst Brandon Oglenski on June 25, 2026, as the stock traded near $130.54 on Friday.
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United Airlines Holdings, Inc. Stock Up 22.2%
Shares of United Airlines traded around $130.54 on Friday. The company boasts a market capitalization of approximately $38.5 billion. It has a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 10.6 and a forward P/E of 8.3, indicating potential earnings growth. United Airlines' beta is 1.291, reflecting its market volatility. The stock's 52-week range is between $71.55 and $124.79, with a 50-day moving average of $100.91 and a 200-day moving average of $102.26.
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Recent Earnings
United Airlines reported revenue of $60.47 billion, with a growth rate of 10.6%. The company's net margin stands at 6.1%, and its return on equity (ROE) is 25.7%. Earnings per share (EPS) are at $11.18. The next earnings report is expected on July 22, 2026.
Insider Buying and Selling at United Airlines Holdings, Inc.
Insider transactions at United Airlines have seen CEO Scott Kirby selling 1,078 shares on June 16, 2026, at an average price of $120.74, and 48,303 shares on June 15, 2026, at $121.3, both under planned sales. EVP HR and Labor Relations, Kate Gebo, sold 40,000 shares on May 26, 2026, at $105.42, and executed a buy and sell of 3,657 shares on May 27, 2026.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
On June 25, 2026, Barclays maintained its Buy rating for United Airlines with a $175 price target. Evercore ISI Group also kept a Buy rating with a target of $160. UBS reiterated its Buy stance with a $153 target on June 23, 2026. Morgan Stanley has the highest target at $182, issued on June 1, 2026. The consensus among analysts is a strong buy, with a mean target price of $132.08 based on 24 analyst opinions.
About United Airlines Holdings, Inc.
United Airlines Holdings, Inc. operates as a major American airline, offering passenger and cargo air transportation across the United States and internationally. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, and led by CEO J. Scott Kirby, United Airlines employs approximately 115,600 people. The company provides various services, including ground handling and maintenance, and operates loyalty programs.
Bottom Line
Barclays' reiteration of a Buy rating with a $175 target on United Airlines reflects confidence in the company's growth prospects. Investors closely follow such analyst ratings for insights, though it's important to remember that these are based on past and current data, which may not predict future performance.
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