United Airlines is experiencing robust demand-driven revenue growth, with 2026Q2 revenue up 16.0% year-over-year and gross margins expanding to 67.7% on fuel tailwinds. The balance sheet is strengthening, as equity surged 81% to $16.7B and D/E improved to 2.02...
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Revenue growth accelerated to 16.0% in 2026Q2 with gross margin expanding to 67.7%, though EPS declined 17.2% due to higher taxes and SG&A surge of 32%.
United Airlines has launched new nonstop services to St. Croix and is pursuing measured Caribbean growth, signaling opportunistic route expansion.
CEO Scott Kirby has expressed interest in acquiring airport slots and assets from financially pressured rivals, potentially strengthening United's competitive position.
The airline reported solid first-quarter 2026 results, building on its recent financial momentum.
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q3 2026Latest Jul 15, 2026 | $1.99+5.9% vs $1.88 | $17.7B+0.3% vs $17.6B |
Q2 2026 Apr 21, 2026 | $1.19+10.2% vs $1.08 | $14.6B+1.5% vs $14.4B |
Q1 2026 Jan 20, 2026 | $3.10+5.8% vs $2.93 | $15.4B+0.2% vs $15.4B |
Q4 2025 Oct 15, 2025 | $2.78+4.9% vs $2.65 | $15.2B-0.7% vs $15.3B |
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In the closing of the recent trading day, United Airlines (UAL) stood at $106.87, denoting a -1.92% move from the preceding trading day.
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United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby doesn't have time for endless meetings. Instead, he sleeps eight and a half hours a day and reads roughly 2 books a week.
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Key metrics vs top competitors for United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $115.21 | $37.39B | 11.27 | 3.52% | 5.68% | 23.99% | — | |
| $83.92 | $55.19B | 10.96 | 2.79% | 5.79% | 19.33% | — | |
| $13.61 | $9.01B | 80.06 | 0.78% | -0.56% | — | — | |
| $42.08 | $20.59B | 53.27 | 2.11% | 2.78% | 11.27% | — | |
| $41.91 | $4.67B | 48.17 | 21.34% | -1.19% | -4.5% | — | |
| $4.55 | $1.72B | -2.74 | -2.34% | -9.32% | -45.51% | — |
United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
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United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
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United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL) reported $62.90B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 284% increase from $16.36B in 1996.
United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL) grew revenue by 3.5% over the past year. Growth has been modest.
Yes, United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL) is profitable, generating $3.50B in net income for fiscal year 2025 (5.7% net margin).
United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL) has a return on equity (ROE) of 24.0%. This is excellent, indicating efficient use of shareholder capital.
United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL) generated $2.54B in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.
