Principal Financial Group Inc. Lowers Stake in United Airlines Holdings Inc $UAL

Principal Financial Group Inc. lessened its holdings in United Airlines Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:UAL) by 5.5% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 351,178 shares of the transportation company’s stock after selling 20,516 shares during the period. Principal Financial Group Inc.’s holdings in United Airlines were worth $33,889,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

A number of other large investors also recently bought and sold shares of the business. Financial Consulate Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of United Airlines in the third quarter valued at approximately $29,000. Quent Capital LLC purchased a new position in shares of United Airlines during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $40,000. Hantz Financial Services Inc. grew its stake in United Airlines by 15,100.0% in the 2nd quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. now owns 608 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $48,000 after acquiring an additional 604 shares during the period. Cypress Capital Management LLC WY purchased a new stake in United Airlines in the 3rd quarter worth $48,000. Finally, Evermay Wealth Management LLC lifted its holdings in United Airlines by 454.5% during the second quarter. Evermay Wealth Management LLC now owns 610 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $49,000 after purchasing an additional 500 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 69.69% of the company’s stock.

United Airlines Price Performance

Shares of UAL stock opened at $106.09 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.35, a current ratio of 0.65 and a quick ratio of 0.59. The company has a market capitalization of $34.35 billion, a PE ratio of 10.38, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.58 and a beta of 1.30. The firm’s 50-day moving average is $110.17 and its two-hundred day moving average is $102.19. United Airlines Holdings Inc has a 12 month low of $52.00 and a 12 month high of $119.21.

United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, January 20th. The transportation company reported $3.10 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.97 by $0.13. The business had revenue of $15.40 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $15.35 billion. United Airlines had a net margin of 5.68% and a return on equity of 25.13%. The business’s revenue was up 4.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $3.26 EPS. United Airlines has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 1.000-1.500 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 12.000-14.000 EPS. Analysts predict that United Airlines Holdings Inc will post 12.96 earnings per share for the current year.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of research analysts recently weighed in on the stock. BMO Capital Markets reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and issued a $132.50 price target on shares of United Airlines in a research note on Thursday, January 22nd. Wall Street Zen lowered shares of United Airlines from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, November 8th. Morgan Stanley set a $150.00 price target on shares of United Airlines and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 8th. Bank of America boosted their price target on shares of United Airlines from $120.00 to $130.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, January 6th. Finally, TD Cowen increased their price objective on shares of United Airlines from $138.00 to $140.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, January 22nd. Fifteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $135.97.

Insider Buying and Selling at United Airlines

In related news, President Brett J. Hart sold 19,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, February 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $106.45, for a total value of $2,022,550.00. Following the sale, the president directly owned 264,638 shares in the company, valued at approximately $28,170,715.10. The trade was a 6.70% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Also, CEO J Scott Kirby sold 120,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, December 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $107.86, for a total transaction of $12,943,200.00. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 666,535 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $71,892,465.10. This trade represents a 15.26% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. 0.71% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

United Airlines Profile

United Airlines Holdings, Inc operates United Airlines, a major U.S. full-service passenger carrier providing scheduled air transportation for passengers and cargo. The company offers a comprehensive route network that covers domestic markets across the United States as well as extensive international service to Europe, Asia, Latin America, and the Pacific. United operates a mixed fleet of narrow- and wide-body aircraft on point-to-point and hub-and-spoke routes, and supports corporate and leisure travel through offerings such as premium cabins, basic economy, and ancillary services including baggage, seat selection and in-flight amenities.

In addition to passenger operations, United provides cargo services through United Cargo, handling freight, mail and specialized shipments.