Are Wall Street Analysts Predicting United Airlines Stock Will Climb or Sink?

With a market cap of $28.8 billion, United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL) is one of the world's largest airline companies, providing passenger and cargo air transportation services through its primary operating subsidiary, United Airlines. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the company operates an extensive domestic and international route network, serving hundreds of destinations across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East.

UAL has enjoyed a first-class run over the past year, handily beating both the broader market and the airline industry. UAL stock has rallied 36.9% over the past 52 weeks and 10.5% on a YTD basis. In comparison, the S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has returned 16.9% over the past year and risen 8.7% in 2026.