DBS analyst Tabitha Foo maintains $United Airlines (UAL.US)$ with a buy rating, and adjusts the target price from $105 to $110.
According to TipRanks data, the analyst has a success rate of 62.7% and a total average return of 14.9% over the past year.
Furthermore, according to the comprehensive report, the opinions of $United Airlines (UAL.US)$'s main analysts recently are as follows:
The optimistic stance on United Airlines continues, with revised projections ahead of their January 21 financial disclosures which now incorporate lower anticipated fuel costs for 2025/2026. This adjustment follows a previous conservative estimate on fuel expenses. United Airlines remains a preferred legacy airline in this analysis due to its strategic approach and market positioning.
The expectation that airlines, including United Airlines, will deliver a robust Q4 is high, potentially landing earnings towards or surpassing the upper-end or even higher than their mid-quarter updated ranges. The likelihood of airlines that surpass consensus Revenue per Available Seat Mile (RASM) being particularly rewarded this season would provide more certainty on reaching 2025 forecasts. However, the margin for any disappointments is seen as minimal.
Across the airline and lodging sectors, it has been observed that the post-election demand surge was both swift and more robust than initially anticipated. This, coupled with the compressed holiday season and an increase in year-end corporate travel, likely fueled stronger performance outcomes.
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