Citi Initiates United Airlines Holdings (UAL) With a Buy

​United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:UAL) is one of the Cheap NASDAQ Stocks to Buy Now. On December 5, John Godyn from Citi initiated United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:UAL) with a Buy rating and a $132 price target. Earlier on December 3, Catherine O’Brien from Goldman Sachs reiterated a Buy rating on the stock with a price target of $115.

​Godyn of Citi sees a positive setup for airline stocks heading into 2026. He anticipates that 2026 will see the beginning of an elongated mid-cycle for the airline stocks. Moreover, he added that the setup will benefit large airline companies as they offer better risk/reward, while the lower-cost carriers are expected to underperform during this time.

​In addition, on December 2, United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:UAL) announced its long-term strategic partnership with Travelport to accelerate modern airline retailing. Travelport is a multi-source content provider. Through this partnership, Travelport will gain access to UAL’s New Distribution Capability technology and enable the accelerated development and deployment of next-level New Distribution Capability functionality for travel agencies and corporate buyers.

​According to the report, the partnership is expected to enhance Travelport+’s retail platform and will also see the integration of UAL’s Online Booking Tool into Travelport’s Deem OBT and Travelport+ platforms. Management expects the initial rollout in 2026, followed by phased feature launches.

​United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:UAL) is an Illinois-based provider of air transportation services through its subsidiaries. Founded in 1968, the company also engages in ground handling, flight academy, and maintenance services for external parties.

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