B of A Securities Rates United Airlines (UAL) buy

On June 22, 2026, B of A Securities analyst Andrew Didora reiterated a Buy rating on United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL) with a price target of $145.00. This call suggests the firm sees room for the stock to grow from its current levels. The endorsement follows a previous update from Didora in July 2021 when he held a similar $150.00 target, showing a steady belief in the carrier's performance even as he slightly adjusted his price expectations.

Wall Street Sentiment and Price Targets

While B of A Securities is sticking with its $145.00 target, other firms have also weighed in recently with their own views. On October 7, 2026, Susquehanna maintained its Positive rating but lowered its target to $150.00. Wells Fargo kept an Overweight rating on October 6, 2026, with a $160.00 target, down slightly from its prior $165.00 estimate. TD Cowen also stayed in the bull camp on October 2, 2026, maintaining a Buy rating with a $167.00 price target. Earlier in September, UBS raised its price target to $146.00 while keeping its Buy rating. Across 23 analysts covering the stock, the average price target is $152.78, with some targets reaching as high as $203.00.

United Airlines Stock Performance

United Airlines shares were trading at $130.54 on Monday. The stock has been on a strong run, staying well above its 50-day moving average of $112.54 and its 200-day moving average of $108.80. Investors have seen the price climb steadily from a 52-week low of $84.64 toward its recent 52-week high of $138.77. The company currently has a P/E ratio of 9.49, which is a common way to measure stock value by comparing the share price to earnings. Its forward P/E ratio, which looks at expected future profits, is even lower at 7.90.

Recent Financial Results

In its latest reporting period, United Airlines brought in $62.90 billion in revenue, representing 16% growth compared to the previous year. The company earned $10.68 per share (EPS) and reported a net margin of 5.56%. Its return on equity, which measures how effectively the company uses shareholder money to generate profit, stands at 23.25%. The carrier continues to manage a significant amount of debt, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 201.64. The company has its next earnings announcement scheduled for October 20, 2026.

Global Air Transportation Services

United Airlines is one of the world's largest air carriers, flying passengers and cargo across a massive network that includes the United States, Canada, Latin America, and the Pacific. Based in Chicago, the company operates both its main fleet and regional connections while also running a flight academy and loyalty programs. The airline's ability to grow revenue by double digits shows it is capturing more travel demand as it competes with other major legacy carriers.

What to Watch at United Airlines Holdings, Inc.

Investors will likely focus on the upcoming October 20 earnings report to see if the company can maintain its 16% revenue growth trend. While analyst targets are helpful for understanding market sentiment, they are professional opinions that can change as fuel prices or travel demand fluctuate. The current consensus remains a Strong Buy, but the slight lowering of targets by firms like Susquehanna and Wells Fargo suggests some analysts are becoming a bit more cautious about the total upside from here.