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United Airlines stock (NASDAQ: UAL) recently reported its Q4 results, with revenues and earnings exceeding the street estimates. The company reported revenue of $14.7 billion and adjusted earnings of $3.26 per share, compared to the consensus estimates of $14.4 billion and $3.01, respectively.
United Airlines Holdings, Inc.'s post-pandemic strategy is driving growth, setting a company record for most customers in 2024, and outpacing peers like Delta and American Airlines. Profit margins and operating cash flow have recovered to pre-pandemic levels, indicating strong financial health and operational efficiency. United Airline's flexible approach during the pandemic, focusing on leisure travel and fleet adjustments, has led to superior UAL stock performance and high customer satisfaction.
United Airlines posted strong Q4 earnings, driven by effective revenue management and lower fuel costs, leading to a significant profit increase. Despite fuel cost susceptibility, United's 2025 guidance shows promising earnings growth, with plans to reduce unit costs through fleet modernization. I have raised my price target for United Airlines to $154, reflecting stronger free cash flow and improved EBITDA projections.
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby discusses the impact of the new Trump administration.
Like rival Delta Air Lines (DAL), United Airlines (UAL) is seeing premium ticket sales grow. But for the Chicago-based carrier, passengers at the back of the plane are also contributing to its bottom line.
United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:UAL ) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call January 22, 2025 10:30 AM ET Company Participants Kristina Edwards - Managing Director of IR Scott Kirby - CEO Brett Hart - President Andrew Nocella - EVP and Chief Commercial Officer Mike Leskinen - EVP and CFO Conference Call Participants David Vernon - Bernstein Sheila Kahyaoglu - Jefferies Conor Cunningham - Melius Research Brandon Oglenski - Barclays Ravi Shanker - Morgan Stanley Jamie Baker - JPMorgan Andrew Didora - Bank of America Duane Pfennigwerth - Evercore ISI Scott Group - Wolfe Research Tom Fitzgerald - TD Cowen Catherine O'Brien - Goldman Sachs Mary Schlangenstein - Bloomberg News Rajesh Singh - Reuters Operator Good morning, and welcome to United Airlines Holdings Earnings Conference Call for the Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024. My name is Regina, and I will be your conference facilitator today.
UAL's fourth-quarter 2024 revenues benefit from an uptick in air-travel demand.
United Airlines (UAL) posted fourth quarter earning that topped Wall Street estimates on both the top and bottom lines. It also issued first quarter earnings guidance that was much stronger than expected.
United Airlines Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:UAL, ETR:UAL1) shares climbed in Wednesday's pre-market trading following news of record passenger figures last year and profit in the fourth quarter. Almost 174 million passengers travelled with the airline last year, it said on Tuesday evening, as demand for premium, corporate and economy seats all picked up.
United Airlines (UAL) posted better-than-estimated fourth-quarter results and gave a bullish current-quarter outlook on the back of increased consumer demand for premium travel.
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