United Continental Holdings’ earnings for the first quarter beat analysts’ estimates. The company reaffirmed its outlook for the full-year.
The airline company’s unadjusted earnings for the first quarter came in at $1.15 a share, compared to 95 cents a share expected by analysts polled by FactSet.
The quarterly profit on an adjusted basis was $292 million (or $1.09 a share), doubling from the year-ago quarter’s $145 million (or 51 cents a share). Revenue of $9.59 billion, however, fell slightly short of analysts’ expectations of $9.61 billion. But it was still higher than the prior year period’s $9.03 billion.
Shaken by recent crashes of Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircrafts flown by Lion Air and Ethiopian Airlines respectively, United said earlier this week that it was canceling MAX flights through early July. United has 14 737 MAX 9 jets in its fleet, not the MAX 8 variant.
United reiterated its full-year earnings guidance of the range $10 to $12 per share for 2019, which is higher than current FactSet consensus estimates of $11.09 a share. The carrier projects earnings of $11 to $13 a share on an adjusted basis for 2020, compared to FactSet consensus estimates of $12.09 a share.
UAL moved above its 50-day moving average on October 14, 2025 date and that indicates a change from a downward trend to an upward trend. In of 40 similar past instances, the stock price increased further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The RSI Oscillator points to a transition from a downward trend to an upward trend -- in cases where UAL's RSI Indicator exited the oversold zone, of 27 resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Stochastic Oscillator suggests the stock price trend may be in a reversal from a downward trend to an upward trend. of 54 cases where UAL's Stochastic Oscillator exited the oversold zone resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on October 13, 2025. You may want to consider a long position or call options on UAL as a result. In of 81 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for UAL just turned positive on October 14, 2025. Looking at past instances where UAL's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in of 43 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where UAL advanced for three days, in of 312 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The 10-day moving average for UAL crossed bearishly below the 50-day moving average on October 03, 2025. This indicates that the trend has shifted lower and could be considered a sell signal. In of 17 past instances when the 10-day crossed below the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where UAL declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
UAL broke above its upper Bollinger Band on October 14, 2025. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options.
The Aroon Indicator for UAL entered a downward trend on October 13, 2025. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating well-balanced risk and returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 75, placing this stock slightly better than average.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to consistent earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. UAL’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Seasonality Score of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is significantly overvalued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is significantly overvalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (2.497) is normal, around the industry mean (3.009). P/E Ratio (10.346) is within average values for comparable stocks, (14.807). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (5.284) is also within normal values, averaging (9.922). UAL's Dividend Yield (0.000) is considerably lower than the industry average of (0.034). P/S Ratio (0.590) is also within normal values, averaging (0.602).
The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows
a holding company with interest in transporting people and cargo through mainline operations, which utilize full-sized jet aircraft
Industry Airlines