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United Airlines (UAL) Sees a More Significant Dip Than Broader Market: Some Facts to Know
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In the latest trading session, United Airlines (UAL - Free Report) closed at $88.44, marking a -4.59% move from the previous day. This change lagged the S&P 500's 1.67% loss on the day. Elsewhere, the Dow saw a downswing of 1.73%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq depreciated by 2.15%.
The airline's stock has dropped by 20.39% in the past month, falling short of the Transportation sector's loss of 10.14% and the S&P 500's loss of 6.15%.
Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of United Airlines in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company is forecasted to report an EPS of $1.22, showcasing a 34.07% upward movement from the corresponding quarter of the prior year. Meanwhile, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenue is projecting net sales of $14.15 billion, up 7.06% from the year-ago period.
Regarding the entire year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates forecast earnings of $12.82 per share and revenue of $63.92 billion, indicating changes of +20.72% and +8.22%, respectively, compared to the previous year.
Investors might also notice recent changes to analyst estimates for United Airlines. These revisions typically reflect the latest short-term business trends, which can change frequently. As a result, upbeat changes in estimates indicate analysts' favorable outlook on the business health and profitability.
Our research demonstrates that these adjustments in estimates directly associate with imminent stock price performance. To take advantage of this, we've established the Zacks Rank, an exclusive model that considers these estimated changes and delivers an operational rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, stretching from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), has a noteworthy track record of outperforming, validated by third-party audits, with stocks rated #1 producing an average annual return of +25% since the year 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 3.94% lower. At present, United Airlines boasts a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
Looking at its valuation, United Airlines is holding a Forward P/E ratio of 7.23. This valuation marks a discount compared to its industry average Forward P/E of 8.59.
Meanwhile, UAL's PEG ratio is currently 0.47. The PEG ratio is akin to the commonly utilized P/E ratio, but this measure also incorporates the company's anticipated earnings growth rate. Transportation - Airline stocks are, on average, holding a PEG ratio of 0.44 based on yesterday's closing prices.
The Transportation - Airline industry is part of the Transportation sector. At present, this industry carries a Zacks Industry Rank of 59, placing it within the top 25% of over 250 industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank assesses the vigor of our specific industry groups by computing the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks incorporated in the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
To follow UAL in the coming trading sessions, be sure to utilize Zacks.com.
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United Airlines (UAL) Sees a More Significant Dip Than Broader Market: Some Facts to Know
In the latest trading session, United Airlines (UAL - Free Report) closed at $88.44, marking a -4.59% move from the previous day. This change lagged the S&P 500's 1.67% loss on the day. Elsewhere, the Dow saw a downswing of 1.73%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq depreciated by 2.15%.
The airline's stock has dropped by 20.39% in the past month, falling short of the Transportation sector's loss of 10.14% and the S&P 500's loss of 6.15%.
Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of United Airlines in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company is forecasted to report an EPS of $1.22, showcasing a 34.07% upward movement from the corresponding quarter of the prior year. Meanwhile, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenue is projecting net sales of $14.15 billion, up 7.06% from the year-ago period.
Regarding the entire year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates forecast earnings of $12.82 per share and revenue of $63.92 billion, indicating changes of +20.72% and +8.22%, respectively, compared to the previous year.
Investors might also notice recent changes to analyst estimates for United Airlines. These revisions typically reflect the latest short-term business trends, which can change frequently. As a result, upbeat changes in estimates indicate analysts' favorable outlook on the business health and profitability.
Our research demonstrates that these adjustments in estimates directly associate with imminent stock price performance. To take advantage of this, we've established the Zacks Rank, an exclusive model that considers these estimated changes and delivers an operational rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, stretching from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), has a noteworthy track record of outperforming, validated by third-party audits, with stocks rated #1 producing an average annual return of +25% since the year 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 3.94% lower. At present, United Airlines boasts a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
Looking at its valuation, United Airlines is holding a Forward P/E ratio of 7.23. This valuation marks a discount compared to its industry average Forward P/E of 8.59.
Meanwhile, UAL's PEG ratio is currently 0.47. The PEG ratio is akin to the commonly utilized P/E ratio, but this measure also incorporates the company's anticipated earnings growth rate. Transportation - Airline stocks are, on average, holding a PEG ratio of 0.44 based on yesterday's closing prices.
The Transportation - Airline industry is part of the Transportation sector. At present, this industry carries a Zacks Industry Rank of 59, placing it within the top 25% of over 250 industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank assesses the vigor of our specific industry groups by computing the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks incorporated in the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
To follow UAL in the coming trading sessions, be sure to utilize Zacks.com.