United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL) Reports Q2 Results; UBS Maintains ‘Buy’ Rating with $103 Price Target

Trading at a low P/E multiple with potential upside for investors, United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:UAL) is among the 14 Cheap Transportation Stocks to Buy According to Analysts.

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On July 17, 2025, United Airlines Holdings, Inc. disclosed its Form 10-Q for Q2 2025 ended June 30, 2025. The company’s operating revenue increased by 1.7% on a YoY basis, reaching $15.2 billion. Higher passenger volumes and expanded capacity led to this revenue surge. However, operating income and net income fell by 31.3% and 26.4%, respectively, due to rising operational expenses. The company reported a decline in its earnings per share (EPS), which reached $3 per share.

Meanwhile, passenger revenue experienced a modest gain of 1.1%, while cargo and other segments experienced stronger gains. International markets outperformed the domestic passenger segment. Furthermore, a drop in load factors and an increase in service-related costs hampered efficiency, despite a 15.2% drop in fuel prices.

Following this announcement, there was a boost in investor and analyst sentiment. As such, UBS posted an update on the same day, reiterating its ‘Buy’ rating and $103 price target on United Airlines Holdings, Inc.. The analyst also revised its EPS guidance to a range of $9 to $11, meeting buy-side expectations.

United Airlines Holdings, Inc. is an air carrier, offering transportation services for people and cargo globally. It is on the list of cheap transportation stocks.

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