Bank of America (BofA) has revised its price target for United Airlines (UAL, Financial), reducing it to $90 from the previous $100 while maintaining a Buy rating for the stock. This adjustment comes in the context of United's recent guidance for 2025 earnings per share (EPS), where the company laid out two potential outcomes. One scenario assumes stable demand trends, whereas the other considers the possibility of a recession in the U.S.
In light of the ongoing macroeconomic uncertainties, BofA's new EPS forecast for United Airlines stands at $10.14, positioned between the company's optimistic and pessimistic scenarios. This revision reflects the analyst's cautious approach as they navigate the unpredictable economic landscape impacting the airline industry and broader market conditions.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast
Based on the one-year price targets offered by 18 analysts, the average target price for United Airlines Holdings Inc (UAL, Financial) is $96.66 with a high estimate of $135.00 and a low estimate of $67.00. The average target implies an upside of 48.02% from the current price of $65.30. More detailed estimate data can be found on the United Airlines Holdings Inc (UAL) Forecast page.
Based on the consensus recommendation from 23 brokerage firms, United Airlines Holdings Inc's (UAL, Financial) average brokerage recommendation is currently 1.8, indicating "Outperform" status. The rating scale ranges from 1 to 5, where 1 signifies Strong Buy, and 5 denotes Sell.
Based on GuruFocus estimates, the estimated GF Value for United Airlines Holdings Inc (UAL, Financial) in one year is $60.65, suggesting a downside of 7.12% from the current price of $65.3. GF Value is GuruFocus' estimate of the fair value that the stock should be traded at. It is calculated based on the historical multiples the stock has traded at previously, as well as past business growth and the future estimates of the business' performance. More detailed data can be found on the United Airlines Holdings Inc (UAL) Summary page.
