Should I buy United Airlines Holdings (UAL) stock or is it too late?
⭐ The most reliable of them, either direction: BMO Capital — 74% of its targets hit on this sector (179 calls tested). It aims for $140 (+36 %), call made on September 29, 2026, maturing on September 29, 2027 (15 d ago).
Firm-by-firm track record on United Airlines Holdings
| Firm | % right | Gain vs sector | Calls | Aims for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferies | 100 % | +40.0 % | 5 | $112 +8% |
| Susquehanna | 87 % | +37.5 % | 15 | $150 +45% |
| Evercore ISI Group | 67 % | +29.6 % | 6 | $160 +55% |
| JP Morgan | 71 % | +19.6 % | 24 | $203 +97% |
| UBS | 65 % | +15.5 % | 17 | $146 +41% |
| Citigroup | 50 % | +13.1 % | 20 | $171 +66% |
| TD Cowen | 44 % | +13.1 % | 9 | $167 +62% |
| B of A Securities | 69 % | +7.5 % | 29 | $150 +45% |
✅ Reasons to believe
- 100% of analysts rate it a buy (Buy consensus, 15 ratings) — a sign of market conviction.
- Median price target $160, i.e. +55% from the current price ($103).
- The most reliable firm on UAL, Jefferies (100% hit rate, 5 scored calls), targets $112 (call made on April 27, 2026, maturing on April 27, 2027) (+8%) in its most recent call, and $125 (call made on March 12, 2026, maturing on March 12, 2027) (+21%) in the one coming due soonest.
- 8 analysts rated reliable (≥55% hit rate, beat their sector) are bullish on the stock.
- Reasonable valuation (P/E ~10) relative to its sector.
⚠️ Reasons to hesitate
- A 12-month target is not a guaranteed path: the price can fall in the meantime.
- No dividend: your return depends only on price appreciation.
- A near-unanimous consensus leaves little room for positive surprise — a lot of optimism is already baked in.
The analyst consensus on UAL
Median target $160 (+55%) · 15 ratings · Buy consensus
⚠️ Information, not investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Analyst targets on a ~12-month horizon.
Frequently asked questions
Should you invest in United Airlines Holdings now?
We won't decide for you. The facts: 100% of analysts rate it a buy, median target $160 (+55%), and Jefferies (most reliable on UAL, 100%) targets $112. Weigh that against valuation (P/E ~10). This is not personalized advice.
Is it too late to invest in United Airlines Holdings?
Not according to analysts: the median target ($160) is still +55% above the current price ($103) (most reliable on UAL: Jefferies, 100%). The real question isn't "too late" but the price-to-value gap and risk. Not advice.
Is United Airlines Holdings still worth investing in?
It depends on the gap between the price ($103) and its estimated value: analysts target $160 on median (+55%), with 100% buys (most reliable on UAL: Jefferies, 100%). Cross-check with their real reliability on UAL and the cautions above. Information, not advice.
What's the main risk in buying UAL?
A 12-month target is not a guaranteed path: the price can fall in the meantime.
→ Go deeper: the full United Airlines Holdings profile (consensus, analyst reliability, price target, performance).