United Airlines stock closed higher but underperformed market, with upcoming earnings and positive analyst outlook.

From Nasdaq: 2025-03-17 18:15:17

In the latest trading session, United Airlines (UAL) closed at $73.92, up 0.34% from the previous day. The stock underperformed the S&P 500, which saw a daily gain of 0.64%. Over the past month, UAL shares dropped by 29.34%, trailing the Transportation sector’s loss of 8.84% and the S&P 500’s 7.69% decline.

United Airlines is set to release earnings with expected EPS of $0.90, a 700% increase from last year. Revenue is forecasted at $13.61 billion, up 8.54%. Analysts expect full-year earnings of $12.69 per share and revenue of $61.23 billion. Recent analyst estimates show a positive outlook for the company.

UAL currently holds a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold) with a Forward P/E ratio of 5.81, lower than the industry average of 8.36. The PEG ratio stands at 0.46, compared to the industry’s 0.65. The Transportation – Airline industry is ranked 53 out of 250 by Zacks, indicating strong performance potential.

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