United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL) Stock Forecast
UAL analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Strong buy 4.68 / 5 from 25 analysts
- Price target
- $152.48 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +58.7% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 20, 2026 EPS estimate $2.60
- 52-week range
- $85.21 – $136.11
UAL analyst ratings
25 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
UAL price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
UAL earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $2.59 | $2.29 | $3.01 | $2.78 | −6.9% | 19 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $7.79 | $6.53 | $10.50 | $10.62 | −26.7% | 23 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $12.65 | $10.27 | $16.19 | $7.79 | +62.5% | 22 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
UAL revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $17.90B | $17.69B | $18.02B | +17.6% | 16 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $68.10B | $62.46B | $68.80B | +15.3% | 21 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $72.30B | $66.15B | $74.87B | +6.2% | 21 |
UAL EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
UAL revenue: reported and forecast
UAL EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $3.33 | $3.18 | $2.89 | $2.62 | $2.59 | −22.3% | 1 up · 16 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $10.39 | $10.32 | $9.65 | $7.92 | $7.79 | −25.1% | 0 up · 20 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $15.37 | $15.44 | $14.59 | $12.83 | $12.65 | −17.7% | 2 up · 18 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
UAL earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; UAL beat in 12 of 12.
What analysts expect from UAL
25 analysts cover United Airlines; their consensus rating is strong buy (4.68 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $152.48, 58.7% above the latest close of $96.10. Analysts expect earnings of $7.79 per share for 2026, −26.7% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $12.65 per share on revenue of $72.3 billion. United Airlines beat the EPS estimate in 12 of the last 12 quarters.
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UAL forecast FAQ
What is United Airlines's price target?
The average analyst price target for United Airlines is $152.48, 58.7% above the latest close of $96.10.
Is United Airlines a buy, hold or sell?
Of 25 analysts covering United Airlines, 19 rate it a strong buy, 4 a buy, 2 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of strong buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is United Airlines's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $7.79 per share for 2026 (range $6.53 to $10.50); for 2027 the estimate is $12.65.
What is United Airlines's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $68.1 billion, growth of 15.3%; for 2027 it is $72.3 billion.
When does United Airlines report earnings?
United Airlines is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 20, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $2.60.
Does United Airlines usually beat earnings estimates?
United Airlines reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 12 of the last 12 quarters.