UAL.O Surges Past 5-Day SMA Amid Positive Outlook
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 21 Nov 25
Shares of UAL.O experienced a notable uptick today, crossing above the 5-day simple moving average (SMA), indicating a potential shift in bullish momentum. This technical breakout suggests that investors are increasingly optimistic about the airline's future performance. The recent discussions on The Motley Fool podcast highlighted the broader airline industry's recovery, particularly with JetBlue's expansion into Europe and the growing demand for premium services. As airlines restructure their offerings to focus on profitability, UAL's upward movement may reflect confidence in its strategic positioning amidst a competitive landscape.
Analyst Views on UAL
Wall Street analysts forecast UAL stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for UAL is 139.07 USD with a low forecast of 115.00 USD and a high forecast of 156.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
16 Analyst Rating
15 Buy
1 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 104.910
Low
115.00
Averages
139.07
High
156.00
Current: 104.910
Low
115.00
Averages
139.07
High
156.00
About UAL
United Airlines Holdings, Inc. is a holding company. The Company transports people and cargo throughout North America and to destinations in Asia, Europe, Africa, the Pacific, the Middle East and Latin America. The Company, through United Airlines, Inc., and its regional carriers, operates across six continents, with hubs at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Denver International Airport (DEN), George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), San Francisco International Airport (SFO), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and A.B. Won Pat International Airport (GUM). Its hub and spoke system allow it to transport passengers between a large number of destinations with frequent services. The Company has contractual relationships with various regional carriers to provide regional aircraft service branded as United Express. It provides freight and mail transportation services (Air Cargo).
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
