The headline numbers for United (UAL) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended September 2025, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.
United Airlines (UAL) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.78 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.64 per share. This compares to earnings of $3.33 per share a year ago.
United Airlines expects strong travel demand leading to record revenue in the holiday quarter, but the stock fell after third-quarter revenue missed expectations, again.
The Chicago-based carrier said that revenue per available seat mile was down 4.3% in the third quarter, but should meaningfully improve in the fourth quarter that includes the busy holiday travel season.
United Airlines posted higher-than-expected earnings for the third quarter but revenue that missed Wall Street's estimates. The carrier boosted capacity more than 7% in the third quarter while unit sales fell for both domestic and international travel.
Management last quarter guided to Q3 EPS between $2.25 and $2.75, with improving booking trends, double-digit business demand acceleration, and stabilizing domestic yield
The carrier's shares have been under pressure recently but its third-quarter report could get them back on the right flight path.
UAL expands its global reach with new Summer 2026 routes to Croatia, Italy, Scotland and Spain, solidifying its Atlantic dominance.
United is launching new nonstop flights to smaller European cities in a bet adventure-seeking customers will opt to avoid connecting flights. New destinations include Bari, Italy; Split, Croatia; and Santiago de Compostela, Spain.
Options traders are targeting United Airlines Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:UAL) stock ahead of its third-quarter earnings report, due out after the close on Wednesday, October 15.
United Airlines (UAL) has surged 125% since April 2024, outperforming the S&P 500, but now faces heightened risks and volatility. UAL trades at a low PE ratio, with earnings growth expected, but economic headwinds and a potential recession may make estimates too optimistic. Labor disputes, consumer weakness, and possible government shutdowns pose significant risks to UAL's profitability and operational stability.
UAL gears up to report Q3 results, which are expected to show steady earnings, higher revenues and solid cost control amid global headwinds.