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UAL
United Airlines Holdings, Inc.
$100.74
1.78
(1.8%)
| Exchange: | NASDAQ |
| Market Cap: | 32.699B |
| Shares Outstanding: | 129M |
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About The Company
| Sector: | IndustrialsView sector performance | |||||
| Industry: | Airlines, Airports & Air ServicesView industry performance | |||||
| CEO: | J. Scott Kirby | |||||
| Full Time Employees: | 117500 | |||||
| Address: |
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| Website: | https://www.united.com |
United Airlines Holdings, Inc., through its various subsidiaries, delivers air travel solutions on a global scale. Its vast network extends across North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, the Pacific, the Middle East, and Latin America, facilitating the movement of both passengers and freight. The company operates these services using a combination of its primary and regional aircraft fleets. Beyond its core transportation offerings, United also provides specialized support to external clients, encompassing catering, ground handling, aviation training, and aircraft maintenance. Established in 1968, the enterprise has its principal offices in Chicago, Illinois. Notably, it adopted its current name, United Airlines Holdings, Inc., in June 2019, having previously operated as United Continental Holdings, Inc.
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UAL full analysis
Welcome to MARKETSNAP’s SWOT analysis for United Airlines Holdings, or UAL as you might know it on the ticker. Today, we’re diving deep into what makes this major player in the airline industry tick, what’s holding it back, and where it could be headed for long-term investors like you. So, grab a coffee, let’s break this down together, and see if United Airlines is a stock worth having on your radar. First off, for those who might not be as…
Industry Peers
| TICKER | COMPANY | MKT CAP | P/E | FWD P/E | ROIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UAL | United Airlines Holdings, Inc. | 32.7B | 10.0 | 12.5 | 6.4% |
 RYAAY | Ryanair Holdings plc | 27.0B | 12.7 | 11.0 | 17.8% |
 LUV | Southwest Airlines Co. | 19.8B | 25.1 | 14.1 | 4.2% |
 DAL | Delta Air Lines, Inc. | 51.0B | 16.3 | 14.2 | 7.0% |
 LTM | LATAM Airlines Group S.A. | 14.2B | 9.2 | 10.3 | 17.4% |
 PAC | Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico, S.A.… | 10.6B | 18.5 | 17.3 | 10.7% |
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| Year | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 53,717,000 | 57,063,000 | 59,070,000 |
| Gross Profit | 15,199,000 | 19,420,000 | 37,878,000 |
| EBITDA | 7,832,000 | 8,498,000 | 7,538,000 |
| Operating Income | 4,211,000 | 5,096,000 | 4,713,000 |
| Net Income | 2,618,000 | 3,149,000 | 3,353,000 |
(* All numbers are in thousands)
Balance Sheet
| Year | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | 71,104,000 | 74,083,000 | 76,448,000 |
| Total Liabilities | 61,780,000 | 61,408,000 | 61,167,000 |
| Total Stockholders Equity | 9,324,000 | 12,675,000 | 15,282,000 |
| Total Debt | 36,739,000 | 33,633,000 | 36,453,000 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalents | 6,058,000 | 8,769,000 | 5,942,000 |
(* All numbers are in thousands)
Cash Flow Statement
| Year | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | 6,911,000 | 9,445,000 | 8,431,000 |
| Capital Expenditure | -7,171,000 | -5,615,000 | -5,874,000 |
| Free Cash Flow | -260,000 | 3,830,000 | 2,557,000 |
| Net Income | 2,618,000 | 3,149,000 | 0 |
| Net Change in Cash | -1,087,000 | 2,612,000 | -2,865,000 |
(* All numbers are in thousands)
Analyst Estimates
| Fiscal Year | 2030 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
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| Estimated Revenue (Low) | 78,107,000.682 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Revenue (High) | 87,817,238.128 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Revenue (Avg) | 84,479,000 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (Low) | 16,919,622.469 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (High) | 18,406,074.985 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (Avg) | 17,895,052.759 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Net Income (Low) | 6,854,312.420 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Net Income (High) | 7,989,868.974 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated Net Income (Avg) | 7,599,480.023 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (Low) | 2,706,128.421 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (High) | 3,042,553.444 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (Avg) | 2,926,895.424 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated EPS (Avg) | 23.240 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated EPS (High) | 24.430 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Estimated EPS (Low) | 20.960 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Number of Analysts (Estimated Revenue) | 9 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
| Number of Analysts (Estimated EPS) | 2 | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access | Research Access |
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Strengths (preview)
- Strong Revenue Performance: UAL has demonstrated robust revenue figures in recent income statements, reflecting a solid operational base within the airline industry. This is supported by consistent growth in key product and geographic revenue segments, indicating effective market penetration and customer demand.
- Positive Free Cash Flow: The company’s cash flow statements highlight a healthy free cash flow yield (as per freeCashFlowYieldTTM), suggesting efficient capital management and the ability to fund operations and investments without excessive reliance on external financing.
- Operational Scale: With a significant number of full-time employees and a substantial market capitalization (as per Company Profile data), UAL benefits from economies of scale, enabling competitive pricing and extensive route networks compared to smaller industry peers.
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Based on current fundamentals and analyst forecasts, MarketSnap estimates UAL intrinsic value between $308.94 – $337.89 per share. This depends on revenue growth, margins, and discount rate.
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Common questions about UAL valuation
Is United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL) overvalued or undervalued right now?
MarketSnap estimates intrinsic value for United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL) using its proprietary valuation methodology, which incorporates discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis together with long-term earnings and fundamentals assumptions. By comparing intrinsic value to the current market price, long-term investors can see whether the stock screens as potentially overvalued, fairly valued, or undervalued today.
Is UAL a buy, hold, or sell for long-term investors?
MarketSnap does not give one-word “buy” or “sell” calls. Instead, it shows whether UAL trades at a premium or discount to its estimated intrinsic value, how sensitive that value is to growth and margin assumptions, and how the stock fits into a diversified, long-term portfolio so investors can make their own buy, hold, or sell decision.
What is UAL’s P/E ratio?
You can see UAL’s trailing P/E (TTM) and forward P/E estimates in the Current Key Metrics and Forward P/E Ratios sections above. The P/E ratio compares the current share price to earnings per share and helps investors gauge valuation relative to earnings.
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Trading Metrics:
| Open: | 98.96 | Previous Close: | 98.96 | |
| Day Low: | 98.13 | Day High: | 100.86 | |
| Year Low: | 84.64 | Year High: | 138.77 | |
| Price Avg 50: | 113.17 | Price Avg 200: | 108.85 | |
| Volume: | 2.06M | Average Volume: | 4.328M |
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