Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. Sells Off Shares of United Airlines Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:UAL)

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. (Democratic-California) recently sold shares of United Airlines Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:UAL). In a filing disclosed on March 09th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in United Airlines stock on February 10th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “150 MAIN STREET TRUST > BANK OF AMERICA” account.

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Thermon Group (NYSE:THR) on 3/2/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Federal Signal (NYSE:FSS) on 3/2/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE:TSM) on 2/26/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Uber Technologies (NYSE:UBER) on 2/24/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ:HOOD) on 2/24/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) on 2/24/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Oracle (NYSE:ORCL) on 2/24/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Champion Homes (NYSE:SKY) on 2/23/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Tri Pointe Homes (NYSE:TPH) on 2/23/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Xiaomi (OTCMKTS:XIACF) on 2/20/2026.

United Airlines Trading Up 3.2%

NASDAQ UAL traded up $2.91 on Tuesday, reaching $93.19. 10,423,198 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 6,658,479. The company has a current ratio of 0.65, a quick ratio of 0.59 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.35. The business’s fifty day moving average price is $107.56 and its 200 day moving average price is $104.22. United Airlines Holdings Inc has a fifty-two week low of $52.00 and a fifty-two week high of $119.21. The stock has a market capitalization of $30.14 billion, a P/E ratio of 9.12, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.44 and a beta of 1.25.

United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, January 20th. The transportation company reported $3.10 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.97 by $0.13. United Airlines had a net margin of 5.68% and a return on equity of 25.13%. The company had revenue of $15.40 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $15.35 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $3.26 earnings per share. United Airlines’s revenue for the quarter was up 4.8% compared to the same quarter last year. 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 forecast that United Airlines Holdings Inc will post 12.96 earnings per share for the current year.

Insider Activity

In other United Airlines news, President Brett J. Hart sold 19,000 shares of United Airlines stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, February 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $106.45, for a total transaction of $2,022,550.00. Following the sale, the president directly owned 264,638 shares in the company, valued at $28,170,715.10. The trade was a 6.70% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Insiders own 0.63% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of United Airlines

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of UAL. Bison Wealth LLC purchased a new position in shares of United Airlines during the 4th quarter worth about $246,000. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. raised its holdings in United Airlines by 24.0% in the first quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 39,872 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $2,753,000 after buying an additional 7,713 shares during the period. Focus Partners Wealth lifted its holdings in shares of United Airlines by 92.7% during the 1st quarter. Focus Partners Wealth now owns 12,349 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $853,000 after acquiring an additional 5,939 shares in the last quarter. Moors & Cabot Inc. boosted its position in shares of United Airlines by 11.9% in the second quarter. Moors & Cabot Inc. now owns 3,750 shares of the transportation company’s stock worth $299,000 after buying an additional 400 shares during the period. Finally, First Horizon Advisors Inc. grew its position in United Airlines by 40.1% in the second quarter. First Horizon Advisors Inc. now owns 1,042 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $83,000 after acquiring an additional 298 shares in the last quarter. 69.69% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Key United Airlines News

Here are the key news stories impacting United Airlines this week:

• Positive Sentiment: United added a flight‑school partner to its Aviate pilot pipeline — Thrust Flight’s Phoenix campus became an official United Aviate participating school, which improves long‑term pilot supply and reduces pilot hiring risk for United. Thrust Flight Named United Aviate‑Participating Flight School
• Positive Sentiment: Q4/earnings context remains supportive — recent earnings coverage highlights United’s solid Q4 results and the company’s FY‑2026 guidance, which underpins expectations for continued profitability improvement. Unpacking Q4 Earnings: United Airlines
• Positive Sentiment: Long‑term hub improvement — coverage points to better hub economics after proposed renovations at Washington Dulles, a potentially durable profit tailwind for United. United Airlines Long‑Term Hub Economics Improves
• Positive Sentiment: Market move helped shares — a drop in U.S. crude and easing geopolitical supply fears sparked a broader market rally that lifted airline stocks, providing an immediate upward catalyst for UAL. Choice Hotels, Wyndham, Newmark, Sphere Entertainment, and United Airlines Stocks Trade Up
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts say sector may be nearing a bottom despite fuel pressure — UBS and other coverage note that recent declines could be approaching a cycle low even as they trim estimates to reflect higher jet‑fuel costs. That view supports a cautious, wait‑and‑see tone among investors. US airline stocks near potential bottom as UBS cuts estimates on rising fuel costs
• Neutral Sentiment: Industry focus on fuel‑cost mitigation — reporting highlights airline efforts to cut fuel expense and the mixed near‑term impact of fuel volatility on margins. Airlines target cut on fuel costs but stock declines may be nearing a bottom
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts trimmed price targets — UBS lowered its UAL target (from $147 to $134) and Wells Fargo also cut its target (from $145 to $130), actions that can pressure sentiment even though both firms retained positive ratings. Benzinga coverage of price target changes
• Negative Sentiment: Bearish/opinion pieces highlight risks — some media argue UAL’s recent pullback and fuel exposure make it avoidable for certain investors, reinforcing short‑term selling pressure for risk‑sensitive traders. 3 Reasons to Avoid UAL

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research firms have commented on UAL. UBS Group cut their price target on United Airlines from $147.00 to $134.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday. Jefferies Financial Group dropped their target price on shares of United Airlines from $148.00 to $125.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, March 12th. TD Cowen downgraded shares of United Airlines from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday, March 10th. Sanford C. Bernstein reissued an “outperform” rating and set a $136.00 price target on shares of United Airlines in a research note on Tuesday, January 27th. Finally, Bank of America raised their price objective on United Airlines from $120.00 to $130.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, January 6th. Fifteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $132.31.

About Representative Cisneros

Gil Cisneros (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing California’s 31st Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2025. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Cisneros (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent California’s 31st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Gil Cisneros served in the U.S. Navy as a supply officer from 1994 to 2004. Cisneros earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from George Washington University in 1994, a master’s in business administration from Regis University in 2002, and a master’s degree in urban education policy from Brown University in 2015. His career experience includes working as a logistics manager for Frito-Lay. In 2010, Cisneros won the lottery and became involved in activism and philanthropy, founding a scholarship program for local high school students. In 2021, President Joe Biden (D) appointed Cisneros as under secretary of defense for personnel and readiness.

About United Airlines

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.