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United (UAL) Surges 26.1%: Is This an Indication of Further Gains?
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United Airlines (UAL - Free Report) shares soared 26.1% in the last trading session to close at $70.83. The move was backed by solid volume with far more shares changing hands than in a normal session. This compares to the stock's 26.2% loss over the past four weeks.
The stock gained following President Donald Trump's announcement that he would pause the "reciprocal" import taxes for 90 days. The President said he felt the pause was needed because "more than 75 countries" had contacted his administration to make trade deals. Airline stocks were recently crushed by economic uncertainties and the resultant reduction in consumer and corporate confidence. The uncertainty hurt domestic air travel demand.
This airline is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.79 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +626.7%. Revenues are expected to be $13.49 billion, up 7.6% from the year-ago quarter.
While earnings and revenue growth expectations are important in evaluating the potential strength in a stock, empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.
For United, the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 6.5% lower over the last 30 days to the current level. And a negative trend in earnings estimate revisions doesn't usually translate into price appreciation. So, make sure to keep an eye on UAL going forward to see if this recent jump can turn into more strength down the road.
United belongs to the Zacks Transportation - Airline industry. Another stock from the same industry, Sun Country Airlines Holdings, Inc. (SNCY - Free Report) , closed the last trading session 21.6% higher at $11.65. Over the past month, SNCY has returned -27.6%.
For Sun Country Airlines, the consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming report has changed -16.1% over the past month to $0.71. This represents a change of +7.6% from what the company reported a year ago. Sun Country Airlines currently has a Zacks Rank of #4 (Sell).
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United (UAL) Surges 26.1%: Is This an Indication of Further Gains?
United Airlines (UAL - Free Report) shares soared 26.1% in the last trading session to close at $70.83. The move was backed by solid volume with far more shares changing hands than in a normal session. This compares to the stock's 26.2% loss over the past four weeks.
The stock gained following President Donald Trump's announcement that he would pause the "reciprocal" import taxes for 90 days. The President said he felt the pause was needed because "more than 75 countries" had contacted his administration to make trade deals. Airline stocks were recently crushed by economic uncertainties and the resultant reduction in consumer and corporate confidence. The uncertainty hurt domestic air travel demand.
This airline is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.79 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +626.7%. Revenues are expected to be $13.49 billion, up 7.6% from the year-ago quarter.
While earnings and revenue growth expectations are important in evaluating the potential strength in a stock, empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.
For United, the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 6.5% lower over the last 30 days to the current level. And a negative trend in earnings estimate revisions doesn't usually translate into price appreciation. So, make sure to keep an eye on UAL going forward to see if this recent jump can turn into more strength down the road.
The stock currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>>
United belongs to the Zacks Transportation - Airline industry. Another stock from the same industry, Sun Country Airlines Holdings, Inc. (SNCY - Free Report) , closed the last trading session 21.6% higher at $11.65. Over the past month, SNCY has returned -27.6%.
For Sun Country Airlines, the consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming report has changed -16.1% over the past month to $0.71. This represents a change of +7.6% from what the company reported a year ago. Sun Country Airlines currently has a Zacks Rank of #4 (Sell).