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UAL Stock Forecast: United Airlines Holdings, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 13 Aug 2026
$126
+0.99% on the day

The 25 Wall Street analysts covering United Airlines Holdings, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $162 — +28.2% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 69 of 100 as at 13 Aug 2026 — in the upper half.

Market cap
$41.0B
Ticker Nerd rank
69 / 100
Median analyst target
$162
Analysts covering
25
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−2.1%
1M
+4.3%
YTD
+13.0%
1Y
+26.6%
From 52W high
−7.2%
From 52W low
+48.3%
$85
$136
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

UAL stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores United Airlines Holdings, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 13 Aug 2026
69 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Value
91
Quality
80
Volatility
72
Revisions
71
Momentum
67
Accruals
57
Issuance
53
Growth
36
Size
6

Value (91): The shares cost little relative to the profits and assets behind them — which can mean the market is too gloomy, or that the business really is in trouble.

Growth (36): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.

Size (6): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

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Wall Street

UAL stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on UAL, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$100$150$200Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26UALHigh $205Median $162Low $102

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

What Wall Street says25 analysts
23 Buy2 Hold0 Sell
Low $102Median $162High $205

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +28.2% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 10 moved their price target up and 1 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
17 July 2026JP MorganMaintainsOverweight$156$203
17 July 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsOverweight$185$190
17 July 2026SusquehannaMaintainsPositive$172$165
7 July 2026SusquehannaMaintainsPositive$135$172
7 July 2026SusquehannaMaintainsPositive
6 July 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsOverweight$182$185
6 July 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsOverweight
2 July 2026BMO CapitalMaintainsOutperform
2 July 2026BMO CapitalMaintainsOutperform$130$158
2 July 2026Goldman SachsMaintainsBuy$131$162
2 July 2026Goldman SachsMaintainsBuy
2 July 2026TD CowenMaintainsBuy$150$176
2 July 2026TD CowenMaintainsBuy
1 July 2026B of A SecuritiesMaintainsBuy$145$150
1 July 2026B of A SecuritiesMaintainsBuy
1 July 2026BernsteinMaintainsOutperform
1 July 2026BernsteinMaintainsOutperform$136$153
30 June 2026Wells FargoMaintainsOverweight$130$165
30 June 2026Wells FargoMaintainsOverweight
26 June 2026CitigroupMaintainsBuy

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

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Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. UAL appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Estimates

UAL analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+13.0%
Analysts raising
16
Analysts cutting
5
Fundamentals

United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
11.7×

Cheaper than 55% of US stocks

Price / sales
0.6×

Cheaper than 79% of US stocks

Price / book
2.4×

Cheaper than 41% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
8.2×

Cheaper than 45% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
16.0%

Higher than 65% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
−17.3%

Higher than 21% of US stocks

Gross margin
24.3%

Higher than 27% of US stocks

Operating margin
5.5%

Higher than 56% of US stocks

Net margin
5.6%

Higher than 61% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
23.3%

Higher than 84% of US stocks

Return on assets
3.4%

Higher than 68% of US stocks

Dividend yield

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Peers

UAL vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelAirlines
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
UALUnited Airlines Holdings, Inc.$41.0B
69
DALDelta Air Lines, Inc.$60.0B
83
LUVSouthwest Airlines Co.$22.0B
85
AALAmerican Airlines Group, Inc.$9.9B
62
CPACopa Holdings SA$5.6B
77
ALKAlaska Air Group, Inc.$5.3B
27
SKYWSkyWest, Inc.$4.2B
82

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News

Latest UAL news & analysis

United (UAL) Up 6.4% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?

Zacks Investment Research · 14 Aug 2026positive

United Airlines (UAL) reported earnings 30 days ago, and its stock has risen 6.4% since that report. The item raises the question of whether the stock can continue its upward move.

Why it matters — UAL watchers would be interested in the stock's performance in the month following the earnings release and what may lie ahead.

Why Delta and United's Loyalty Programs Could Be Worth $30 Billion

Barrons · 12 Aug 2026neutral

A sale has shed additional light on the potential value of Delta and United's loyalty programs, which a report says could be worth around $30 billion. The item presents an analytical view of what these loyalty programs might be valued at in the market.

Why it matters — The report gives United Airlines watchers insight into the possible standalone value of United's loyalty program, an important asset for the company.

Archer Aviation: Ready for Takeoff?

Zacks Investment Research · 11 Aug 2026neutral

Zacks Investment Research highlighted Archer Aviation's regulatory lead, strategic partnerships, and technology, positioning it as a potential leader in the air taxi industry.

Why it matters — United Airlines has a strategic partnership with Archer Aviation, so Archer's progress in the air taxi space could be relevant to UAL's future mobility ventures.

We Just Had the Busiest Day for Commercial Air Travel Ever. Here's What It Means for Airline Stocks.

The Motley Fool · 7 Aug 2026neutral

The article reports that commercial air travel saw its busiest day ever, and three major carriers posted strong second-quarter results. However, it notes that a surge in fuel costs remains a risk factor for airlines.

Why it matters — A UAL watcher would care because record travel demand and strong carrier results signal a favorable operating environment, while higher fuel costs pose a cost pressure that could affect profitability.

Companies scoff at airlines' cheapest business class tickets. 'The real value is flexibility'

CNBC · 7 Aug 2026negative

Companies are reconsidering airlines' new restrictive business-class and premium-economy tickets, similar to how they previously blocked basic economy tickets for corporate travelers due to lack of flexibility.

Why it matters — United Airlines could face reduced demand from corporate travelers if companies block these new restrictive fare classes, potentially impacting a key revenue segment.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about UAL stock

What is the UAL stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 25 Wall Street analysts covering United Airlines Holdings, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $162, with estimates ranging from $102 to $205. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is UAL stock a buy right now?

Of the 25 analysts covering United Airlines Holdings, Inc., 23 rate it a Buy, 2 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks United Airlines Holdings, Inc. 69 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 13 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank UAL?

As at 13 Aug 2026, United Airlines Holdings, Inc. ranks 69 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Value (91 of 100).

Will UAL stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 25 analysts implies +28.2% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks United Airlines Holdings, Inc. 69 out of 100 as at 13 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the UAL stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering United Airlines Holdings, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for UAL are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $102 to $205 over the next 12 months.

How has UAL stock performed over the past year?

United Airlines Holdings, Inc. returned +26.6% over the 12 months to 13 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does United Airlines Holdings, Inc. do?

United Airlines Holdings, Inc. is an airline holding company that oversees United Airlines, a major U.S.

What is the latest news on UAL?

The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 14 Aug 2026): "United (UAL) Up 6.4% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?". United Airlines (UAL) reported earnings 30 days ago, and its stock has risen 6.4% since that report. The item raises the question of whether the stock can continue its upward move.

Company

About United Airlines Holdings, Inc.

United Airlines Holdings, Inc. is an airline holding company that oversees United Airlines, a major U.S. network carrier in the scheduled passenger air transportation industry. The company’s primary function is to transport passengers and cargo across an extensive domestic and international route network, connecting North America with destinations in Asia, Europe, Africa, the Pacific, the Middle East, and Latin America. United Airlines Holdings, Inc. operates through a hub-based system centered in key U.S. cities including Chicago, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, New York/Newark, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C., enabling efficient connectivity for both business and leisure travelers. Beyond core passenger services, the company supports a broad range of ancillary and aviation-related activities, such as cargo operations, ground handling, maintenance services, catering, and frequent flyer mileage redemptions through its MileagePlus program. As a member of the Star Alliance network, United Airlines Holdings, Inc. plays a significant role in global air transport, offering coordinated services and connectivity with partner airlines worldwide. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, it is a prominent player in the transportation and warehousing sector, serving individual travelers, corporate clients, and logistics customers across multiple industries.

CEO Mr. J. Scott Kirby · 117,500 employees · United States · https://www.united.com