United Airlines Holdings Inc (UAL) stock expected to decline by -17.28%: What’s driving the pessimism?

United Airlines Holdings Inc [UAL] stock prices are up 3.66% to $108.67 at the moment. In order to assess the stock’s recent performance, you can check whether its short-term value is rising or falling. The UAL shares have gain 2.19% over the last week, with a monthly amount glided 13.87%, and seem to be holding up well over a long-time horizon.

From an analyst’s perspective:

United Airlines Holdings Inc [NASDAQ: UAL] stock has seen the most recent analyst activity on January 24, 2025, when TD Cowen reiterated its Buy rating and also boosted its price target to $165 from $142. On November 19, 2024, TD Cowen reiterated its Buy rating and revised its price target to $125 on the stock. TD Cowen reiterated its recommendation of a Buy and raised its price target to $100 on October 17, 2024. TD Cowen reiterated a Buy rating for this stock on July 17, 2024, and upped its price target to $80. In a note dated June 06, 2024, Redburn Atlantic upgraded an Buy rating on this stock but restated the target price of $70.

The stock price of United Airlines Holdings Inc [UAL] has been fluctuating between $37.02 and $116.00 over the past year. Currently, Wall Street analysts expect the stock to reach $89.89 within the next 12 months. United Airlines Holdings Inc [NASDAQ: UAL] shares were valued at $108.67 at the most recent close of the market. An investor can expect a potential drop of -17.28% based on the average UAL price forecast.

Analyzing the UAL fundamentals

The United Airlines Holdings Inc [NASDAQ:UAL] reported sales of 57.06B for trailing twelve months, representing a surge of 7.85%. Gross Profit Margin for this corporation currently stands at 0.3% with Operating Profit Margin at 0.09%, Pretax Profit Margin comes in at 0.07%, and Net Profit Margin reading is 0.06%. To continue investigating profitability, this company’s Return on Assets is posted at 0.04, Equity is 0.29 and Total Capital is 0.1. Upon thorough examination of the company’s fundamental financial framework, it becomes apparent that the debt-to-equity ratio stands at 2.34.

Before buying any particular stock, readers tend to pay close attention to the indicators that support and create resistance. The company’s stock is currently sitting at 105.77 points at the first support level, and at 102.86 for the second support level. However, for the 1st resistance point, the stock is sitting at 110.24, and for the 2nd resistance point, it is at 111.80.

Ratios To Look Out For

It’s worth pointing out that United Airlines Holdings Inc [NASDAQ:UAL]’s Current Ratio is 0.81. In addition, the Quick Ratio stands at 0.74 and the Cash Ratio stands at 0.38. Considering the valuation of this stock, the price to sales ratio is 0.63, the price to book ratio is 3.12 and price to earnings (TTM) ratio is 11.52.

Transactions by insiders

Recent insider trading involved Jojo Linda P, EVP & Chief Customer Officer, that happened on Nov 22 ’24 when 60000.0 shares were sold. Officer, Jojo Linda P completed a deal on Nov 22 ’24 to buy 60000.0 shares. Meanwhile, EVP HR and Labor Relations Gebo Kate sold 17500.0 shares on Nov 01 ’24.

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