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United Airlines(NASDAQ) UAL

Market Cap$38.76BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (2006)+196%
5 Year+156%
1 Year+32%
1 Month-12%
$123.58
+3.48%
+4.16Today
United Airlines last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 119.422026-07-29
United Airlines stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week+1.84%USD 117.262026-07-22
1 month-11.67%USD 135.192026-06-29
3 month+32.69%USD 90.002026-04-30
Year to date+6.8%USD 111.822025-12-31
1 year+31.74%USD 90.652025-07-29
3 year+120.45%USD 54.172023-07-28
5 year+155.61%USD 46.722021-07-30
Since inception+195.95%USD 40.352006-01-26

United Airlines Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$38.76BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$62.90B

Net Income (TTM)

$3.50B

EPS (TTM)

$10.70

P/E Ratio

11.16

Dividend

$0.00

Beta (Volatility)

1.61 (High)

Price

$123.58

Volume

3,113,733.425

Open

$121.85

Previous Close

$123.56

Daily Range

$120.26 - $124.27

52-Week Range

$82.42 - $138.77

Estimated Earnings Date

Oct 21, 2026

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About United Airlines

United Airlines Holdings, Inc. flies people and cargo around the world. It uses a mix of large and small aircraft for travel. The company also helps other airlines with maintenance and training.

What United Does

  • Passenger Services: Air travel for passengers across domestic and international routes; revenue grew 16.4% year over year in the second quarter of 2026.
  • Cargo Operations: Shipping services for freight and mail; revenue increased 22.6% year over year in the second quarter of 2026.
  • Other Services: Loyalty programs and airport lounge access; revenue rose 7.7% year over year in the second quarter of 2026.

Expanding the Fleet and Network

  • Lowered the interest rate on a term loan credit facility in Feb. 2026.
  • Signed a new collective bargaining agreement with the Association of Flight Attendants.
  • Repurchased 0.3 million shares for $27 million during the first half of 2026.
  • Added new aircraft to the fleet during the six months ended June 30, 2026.

Why United Is Different

The airline operates a global network across North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. It also earns revenue from non-airline partners like JPMorgan Chase Bank through its credit card program.

A Look at the Numbers

  • Operating revenue was $17.7 billion in the second quarter of 2026, up 16.0% year over year.
  • Net income was $805 million in the second quarter of 2026, down 17.3% year over year.
  • Aircraft fuel costs rose 84.1% year over year to $5.1 billion in the second quarter of 2026.
  • Unrestricted cash and short-term investments totaled $16.6 billion as of June 30, 2026.

The Big Picture

United has transformed into a global carrier with diverse revenue from passengers, cargo, and loyalty partnerships. It continues to update its fleet while managing significant fixed obligations and debt.

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Industry

Airlines

Sector

Industrials

Employees

115,600

CEO

J. Scott Kirby

Website

www.united.com

Headquarters

Chicago, IL 60606, US

UAL Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

65.06%

Operating Margin

7.75%

Net Income Margin

5.56%

Return on Equity

22.50%

Return on Capital

10.18%

Return on Assets

4.14%

Earnings Yield

8.96%

Dividend Yield

0.00%

Payout Ratio

0.00%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$38.76BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

324.58M

Volume

3.11M

Avg. Volume

5.49M

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$40.92B

Operating Income

$4.87B

EBITDA

$8.47B

Operating Cash Flow

$8.91B

Capital Expenditure

-$6.37B

Free Cash Flow

$2.54B

Cash & ST Invst.

$16.64B

Total Debt

$33.67B

United Airlines Performance Analysis

United Airlines annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 44,955,000,00082.5%
20232023-12-31USD 53,717,000,00019.5%
20242024-12-31USD 57,063,000,0006.2%
20252025-12-31USD 59,070,000,0003.5%
United Airlines sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q32025-09-30-0.1%
Q42025-12-311.1%
Q12026-03-31-5.1%
Q22026-06-3021.0%
United Airlines annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 2.23N/A
20232023-12-31USD 7.89253.3%
20242024-12-31USD 9.4519.8%
20252025-12-31USD 10.218.0%
United Airlines sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q32025-09-30-2.4%
Q42025-12-3110.0%
Q12026-03-31-32.9%
Q22026-06-3015.0%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$17.67B

+16.0%

Gross Profit

$11.97B

+21.0%

Gross Margin

67.72%

N/A

Market Cap

$38.76BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$342.42K

N/A

Employees

113,200

N/A

Net Income

$805.00M

-17.3%

EBITDA

$1.86B

-18.9%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$16.64B

+6.5%

Total Debt

$33.67B

+2.7%

Accounts Receivable

$2.47B

+8.2%

Inventory

$1.80B

+16.0%

Long Term Debt

$30.68B

+17.8%

Short Term Debt

$2.99B

-55.6%

Return on Assets

4.14%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

8.58%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

$266.00M

-71.4%

Operating Cash Flow

$1.61B

-27.4%

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Questions About UAL

What is the current price of United Airlines?

United Airlines is trading at $123.56 per share.

What is the 52-week range for United Airlines?

Over the past 52 weeks, United Airlines has traded between $82.42 and $138.77.

How much debt does United Airlines have?

As of the most recent reporting period, United Airlines reported total debt of $33.67B.

How much cash does United Airlines have on hand?

United Airlines reported $10.17B in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is United Airlines’s dividend yield?

United Airlines does not currently have a dividend yield.

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