United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:UAL) shares are trading higher Wednesday after the company reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results on Tuesday after the market closed.
United Airlines Earnings Breakdown
United reported adjusted earnings per share of $3.10, beating the consensus estimate of $2.94. In addition, the company reported revenue of $15.397 billion, beating the consensus estimate of $15.396.
United said capacity increased 6.5% year-over-year in the fourth-quarter and the company carried a record 181 million passengers in 2025 while operating the largest mainline schedule in its history.
The airline said premium revenue, loyalty revenue and Basic Economy revenue all increased year over year during the quarter. United also reported that it generated $8.4 billion in operating cash flow and $2.7 billion in free cash flow for the year.
United noted the government shutdown had an approximately $250 million impact on fourth-quarter pre-tax earnings. The company said it expects to generate a similar level of free cash flow in 2026.
For the first-quarter, the company sees adjusted earnings per share of $1.00 to $1.50, versus the consensus estimate of $1.13. Furthermore, for the 2026 fiscal-year, the company sees adjusted earnings per share of $12.00 to $14.00, versus the consensus estimate of $13.13.
Technical Analysis Of United
Currently, UAL is trading 1.5% below its 20-day simple moving average (SMA) but is 8.6% above its 100-day SMA, demonstrating longer-term strength. Over the past 12 months, shares have decreased by 1.76%, and they are currently positioned closer to their 52-week highs than lows, indicating a relatively strong performance within that range.
The RSI is at 44.92, which is considered neutral territory, suggesting that the stock is neither overbought nor oversold at this time. Meanwhile, MACD is below its signal line, indicating bearish pressure on the stock.
The combination of neutral RSI and bearish MACD suggests mixed momentum.
Benzinga Edge Rankings
Below is the Benzinga Edge scorecard for United Airlines Holdings, highlighting its strengths and weaknesses compared to the broader market:
- Momentum: Bullish (Score: 58.1/100) — Stock is showing moderate strength in its price movement.
- Value: Strong (Score: 81.74/100) — Trading at a favorable valuation compared to peers.
- Growth: Strong (Score: 87.26/100) — Indicates strong growth potential.
The Verdict: United Airlines Holdings’s Benzinga Edge signal reveals a solid growth outlook with a favorable value score. While the momentum score indicates moderate strength, the overall picture suggests that the stock may be well-positioned for future gains.
UAL Price Action: At the time of writing, United shares are trading 2.84% higher at $111.65, according to data from Benzinga Pro.
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