Citigroup Rates United Airlines (UAL) buy, $171 Price Target
Citigroup maintains a buy rating for United Airlines with a $171 price target, a 25.74% upside from the current price.
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Citigroup rated United Airlines Holdings, Inc. ($UAL) "buy" with a $171 price target on June 26, 2026.
Since the rating, $UAL is down 2.6% after 1 week, down 11.4% after 1 month and down 29.4% to date (from the $136.11 close on Jun 26, 2026).
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United Airlines Holdings, Inc.
Key Points
- Citigroup reiterated its buy rating on United Airlines, setting a price target of $171 on June 26, 2026.
- Citigroup's $171 price target implies 25.74% upside from United Airlines Holdings, Inc.'s ($UAL) current $135.99 share price.
- United Airlines shares were trading near $134.61 on Friday, with a market cap of approximately $43.69 billion and a P/E ratio of 12.03.
- Major institutional holders include Vanguard and BlackRock, with varied changes in their UAL stock positions.
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Citigroup analyst John Godyn reiterated a buy rating for United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (NasdaqGS: UAL) on June 26, 2026, maintaining a price target of $171. This suggests confidence in the airline's potential for growth.
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United Airlines Holdings, Inc. Stock Up 37.4%
Shares of NasdaqGS:UAL traded near $134.61 on Friday. United Airlines boasts a market cap of about $43.69 billion, with a P/E ratio of 12.03 and a forward P/E of 9.47. The stock has seen a 52-week low of $77.36 and a high of $138.44. Its 50-day moving average is around $103.29, while the 200-day moving average stands at $102.66. The airline shows a current ratio of 0.70 and a quick ratio of 0.61, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 195.08.
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Recent Earnings
United Airlines reported revenue of approximately $60.47 billion, with a growth rate of 10.6%. The company achieved an EPS of $11.19, maintaining a net margin of 6.06% and a return on equity of 25.73%. The next earnings report is scheduled for July 15, 2026.
Insider Buying and Selling at United Airlines Holdings, Inc.
Recent insider activity includes CEO Scott Kirby, who sold 1,078 shares on June 16, 2026, at an average price of $120.74 under a planned sale. On June 15, 2026, Kirby also sold 48,303 shares at $121.30. EVP of HR and Labor Relations, Kate Gebo, bought and sold 3,657 shares on May 27, 2026, and sold 40,000 shares at $105.42 on May 26, 2026.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
On June 26, 2026, Citigroup maintained its buy rating with a $171 price target. Barclays and Evercore ISI Group also reiterated buy ratings on June 25, with targets of $175 and $160, respectively. UBS maintained a buy rating on June 23, with a target of $153, while B of A Securities set a target of $145 on June 22. Morgan Stanley has the highest target at $182, set on June 1, 2026. The consensus among 24 analysts is a strong buy, with an average target price of $135.
About United Airlines
United Airlines Holdings, Inc., headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, operates as an airline providing air transportation services across the United States and internationally. The company, led by CEO J. Scott Kirby, employs about 115,600 people and offers passenger and cargo services through its mainline and regional fleets. United Airlines also provides ground handling, maintenance, and other airline-related services.
Bottom Line
Citigroup's reiteration of its buy rating with a $171 target underscores confidence in United Airlines' future growth. Investors often track such analyst ratings for insights into a company's potential. However, it's important to remember that these ratings are based on past data and projections.
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