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United Airlines is a major us network carrier with hubs in San Francisco, Chicago, Houston, Denver, Los Angeles, New York/Newark, and Washington, D.C. United operates a hub-and-spoke system that is more focused on international and long-haul travel than its large us peers.

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United Airlines Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 2.2% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 13.84%. Currently, United Airlines Holdings has a market capitalization of $30.08 billion. 
Buying $100 In UAL: If an investor had bought $100 of UAL stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $698.78 today based on a price of $91.47 for UAL at the time of writing.
<h3>United Airlines Holdings's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Shares of airline companies are trading lower amid overall market weakness following the Fed's rate decision to cut rates by 25 basis points.

High-rolling investors have positioned themselves bullish on United Airlines Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>), and it's important for retail traders to take note. 
\This activity came to our attention today through Benzinga's tracking of publicly available options data. The identities of these investors are uncertain, but such a significant move in UAL often signals that someone has privileged information.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 8 options trades for United Airlines Holdings. This is not a typical pattern.
The sentiment among these major traders is split, with 50% bullish and 37% bearish. Among all the options we identified, there was one put, amounting to $47,520, and 7 calls, totaling $326,610.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $70.0 to $120.0 for United Airlines Holdings over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for United Airlines Holdings's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of United Airlines Holdings's whale activity within a strike price range from $70.0 to $120.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>United Airlines Holdings 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
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<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

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<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
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<td>UAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$5.55</td>
<td>$5.5</td>
<td>$5.55</td>
<td>$97.50</td>
<td>$110.0K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
<td align="right">223</td>
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<td>UAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$2.65</td>
<td>$2.62</td>
<td>$2.65</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$57.7K</td>
<td>8.7K</td>
<td align="right">241</td>
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<td>UAL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$22.0</td>
<td>$21.6</td>
<td>$21.6</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$47.5K</td>
<td>102</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>UAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$21.0</td>
<td>$20.65</td>
<td>$20.85</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$41.7K</td>
<td>646</td>
<td align="right">20</td>
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<td>UAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$3.3</td>
<td>$3.25</td>
<td>$3.25</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$30.5K</td>
<td>596</td>
<td align="right">94</td>
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<h3>About United Airlines Holdings</h3>
United Airlines is a major us network carrier with hubs in San Francisco, Chicago, Houston, Denver, Los Angeles, New York/Newark, and Washington, D.C. United operates a hub-and-spoke system that is more focused on international and long-haul travel than its large us peers.
<h3>Current Position of United Airlines Holdings</h3>
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<li>With a trading volume of 2,215,623, the price of UAL is down by -0.15%, reaching $94.84.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 34 days from now.</li>
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<h3>What The Experts Say On United Airlines Holdings</h3>
4 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $129.0.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from TD Cowen keeps a Buy rating on United Airlines Holdings with a target price of $125. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Morgan Stanley persists with their Overweight rating on United Airlines Holdings, maintaining a target price of $130. 
&#x2A; An analyst from UBS has revised its rating downward to Buy, adjusting the price target to $139. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Citigroup has decided to maintain their Buy rating on United Airlines Holdings, which currently sits at a price target of $122. 
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The stock market&#8217;s performance on Friday the 13th is generally positive, contrary to superstitious beliefs. Historical data shows that the supposedly unlucky day has actually been <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42486515/us-stocks-mixed-broadcom-shares-surge-on-upbeat-earnings">favorable for investors.&nbsp;</a>
What To Know: There are many origin stories related to Friday the 13th. Some sources trace its origins back to the arrest of the Knights Templar on Friday, Oct. 13, 1307. 
Other sources trace the superstition to Christian traditions where the number 13 is associated with the Last Supper. Judas Iscariot was supposedly the 13th guest who betrayed Jesus. Friday could also be considered unlucky because it was the day of Jesus Christ&#8217;s crucifixion. 
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A popular novel written in 1907 titled "Friday, the Thirteenth&#8221; doesn&#8217;t feature Jason Voorhees, but rather a stockbroker on Wall Street. Author Thomas William Lawson&#8216;s story of manipulating the market may have contributed to the modern resurgence of superstitions on that particular date.
Market Performance: According to Adam Turnquist, chief technical strategist for LPL Financial, the S&amp;P 500 has held up relatively well on Friday the 13th.&nbsp;
He noted that since 1928, the broader market has posted an average gain of 0.09% across all 164 Friday the 13th trading days. This compares to an average gain of 0.05% for all Friday closes that exclude Friday the 13th and the average gain for all trading days of 0.03%.&nbsp;
Turnquist pointed to Friday the 13th in October 1989 as the worst for the stock market after an employee-led buyout of United Airlines' parent company broke down and the S&amp;P 500 plunged 6.1%.&nbsp;
Interestingly, United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>) does not have a row 13 on any of its planes, nor does it schedule any flights with the number 13.&nbsp;
Friday, Dec. 13, 2024: U.S. markets traded relatively flat on the final Friday the 13th of 2024. The SPDR S&amp;P 500 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) which tracks the S&amp;P 500 index is trading 0.03% higher at $604.52 and the Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) which tracks the Nasdaq 100 index is trading 0.81% higher at $530.74 heading into Friday's closing bell.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Customers can now securely share the location of an AirTag or Find My network accessory with United customer service agents through the United app for faster bag recovery and an even better overall travel experience
United continues to invest in new infrastructure, training and technology to improve bag handling, resulting in significant improvement in baggage recovery in recent years
CHICAGO, Dec. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- United today announces the integration of Apple's new Share Item Location feature for AirTag into its mobile app, a move that's expected to drive a much-improved customer service experience for the fewer than 1% of customers whose bags arrive on a later flight.

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The U.S. airline industry is gearing up for a blockbuster year in 2025, Morgan Stanley analysts say, predicting airline companies on the brink of what could be a &#8220;perfect storm of tailwinds that essentially propels the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/airlines">industry to make money.&#8221;</a>
Equity analyst Ravi Shanker reiterated a bullish stance on the airlines industry in a Wednesday note. 
The U.S. Global Jets ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JETS#NYSE">JETS</a>) has rallied 36% year-to-date, outperforming by about 9 percentage points the broader stock market as tracked by the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>). 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Premium Carriers Poised For Another Stellar Year </h3>
&#8220;We expect demand to remain resilient with volume growth,&#8221; Shanker said. Legacy carriers like United Airlines Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>) and Delta Air Lines Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>) are reaping the rewards of what analysts call "the premiumization trend,&#8221; he added.
According to Morgan Stanley, these carriers benefit not just from ticket sales but from steady ancillary revenue streams, including loyalty programs, credit cards, and brand partnerships.
In 2024, UAL's stock soared over 150%, leading Morgan Stanley to raise its price target from $88 to $130. However, the extraordinary run places a high bar for further gains. 
Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALK#NYSE">ALK</a>) climbed to Morgan Stanley's top pick for 2025, with an upgraded price target of $90 on the back of "upsized synergy targets at their recent Investor Day."
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Domestic Airlines Eye A Comeback</h3>
While premium carriers dominated in 2024, several domestic-focused airlines are staging a resurgence. Low-cost and ultra-low-cost carriers, including JetBlue Airways Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBLU#NASDAQ">JBLU</a>) and Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUV#NYSE">LUV</a>), faced a tough year marked by operational challenges and restructuring efforts.
"The other big shift in 2024 was several domestic carriers fundamentally changing their business models to fly less, fly differently, bundle fares, and move upmarket," Morgan Stanley highlighted. 
As these carriers stabilize operations, easier year-over-year comparisons position them for a strong recovery. 
Morgan Stanley resumed coverage of JBLU at &#8216;Equalweight&#8217; with a 12-month price target of $8. 
&#8220;We like the elements of the JetForward plan but note that the turnaround is likely to be slower with more elements outside of management&#8217;s control than other Domestic peers,&#8221; Shanker wrote.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Industry Metrics Flash Green For 2025</h3>
Morgan Stanley expects 2025 to mark the first sustained period where revenue per available seat mile (RASM) exceeds cost per available seat mile (CASM). 
This dynamic is expected to boost margins across the board, a stark reversal from earlier pandemic years. 
Analysts project mid-single-digit (MSD) volume growth for the industry, supported by constrained capacity growth at low-single-digit (LSD) levels​.
Fueling optimism is a favorable jet fuel environment. Prices are forecast to hover in the low $2 per gallon range through 2026, providing airlines with critical cost stability. "
This is the sweet spot of the industry where pricing can drop through to the bottom line while offering an added incentive for capacity to remain rational," Morgan Stanley wrote in the note​.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Investor Sentiment: Opportunities And Risks</h3>
Despite 2024's strong performance, airline valuations remain compelling. Analysts note that stocks like ALK, AAL, and DAL trade below historical earnings multiples, offering attractive upside potential. 
Yet, risks loom, including macroeconomic headwinds and the possibility of a slowdown in consumer spending in the second half of 2025.
Morgan Stanley also flagged the return of institutional investors as a positive catalyst. "The potential return of large, sticky capital bases for the first time in 10 years could set another leg or three in the stocks' run in 2025," Shanker said​.
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<li>Truist Securities boosted the price target for Phreesia, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PHR#NYSE">PHR</a>) from $31 to $34. Truist Securities analyst Jailendra Singh maintained a Buy rating. Phreesia shares closed at $24.14 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PHR/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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<li>Morgan Stanley boosted United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>) price target from $88 to $130. Morgan Stanley analyst Ravi Shanker maintained an Overweight rating. United Airlines shares closed at $96.53 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/UAL/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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Ratings for United Airlines Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>) were provided by 15 analysts in the past three months, showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The following table provides a quick overview of their recent ratings, highlighting the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">8</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
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<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have set 12-month price targets for United Airlines Holdings, revealing an average target of $102.8, a high estimate of $150.00, and a low estimate of $70.00. Surpassing the previous average price target of $76.85, the current average has increased by 33.77%.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1733929290_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Decoding Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Look</h2>
The analysis of recent analyst actions sheds light on the perception of United Airlines Holdings by financial experts. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
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<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
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<td>Ravi Shanker</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$88.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Stephen Trent</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$122.00</td>
<td>$98.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Thomas Wadewitz</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$139.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Helane Becker</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
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<td>Catherine O'Brien</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$119.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brandon Oglenski</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sheila Kahyaoglu</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Helane Becker</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Vernon</td>
<td>Bernstein</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$68.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Christopher Stathoulopoulos</td>
<td>Susquehanna</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Positive</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Didora</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$84.00</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
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<tr>
<td>Ravi Shanker</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$88.00</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brandon Oglenski</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$66.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Christopher Stathoulopoulos</td>
<td>Susquehanna</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Positive</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sheila Kahyaoglu</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$69.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to United Airlines Holdings. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts unravel qualitative evaluations for stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings offer insights into expectations for the relative performance of United Airlines Holdings compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Delving into movements, analysts provide estimates for the future value of United Airlines Holdings's stock. This analysis reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Assessing these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators can provide a comprehensive overview of United Airlines Holdings's market position. Stay informed and make well-judged decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/UAL/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on United Airlines Holdings analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind United Airlines Holdings</h2>
United Airlines is a major us network carrier with hubs in San Francisco, Chicago, Houston, Denver, Los Angeles, New York/Newark, and Washington, D.C. United operates a hub-and-spoke system that is more focused on international and long-haul travel than its large us peers.
<h3>United Airlines Holdings's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization: Surpassing industry standards, the company's market capitalization asserts its dominance in terms of size, suggesting a robust market position.
Revenue Growth: United Airlines Holdings's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has been noteworthy. As of 30 September, 2024, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 2.48%. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Industrials sector.
Net Margin: United Airlines Holdings's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 6.5%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): United Airlines Holdings's ROE stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 8.79%, the company demonstrates effective use of equity capital and strong financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): United Airlines Holdings's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 1.32%. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 2.67, United Airlines Holdings adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
<h2>The Significance of Analyst Ratings Explained</h2>
Benzinga tracks 150 analyst firms and reports on their stock expectations. Analysts typically arrive at their conclusions by predicting how much money a company will make in the future, usually the upcoming five years, and how risky or predictable that company's revenue streams are.
Analysts attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish their ratings on stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter or whenever the company has a major update.
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Analyst Scoreboard: 15 Ratings For United Airlines Holdings

Morgan Stanley analyst Ravi Shanker maintains United Airlines Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $88 to $130.

Morgan Stanley Maintains Overweight on United Airlines Holdings, Raises Price Target to $130

Jim Cramer sees potential for continued strength in airline stocks, provided carriers maintain discipline in flight capacity management. His analysis comes on Monday as major carriers have seen <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/12/42365072/why-archer-aviation-stock-is-gaining-today">significant stock appreciation in recent months</a>.
What Happened: Delta Air Lines Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>), United Airlines Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>), and American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>) have all rebounded strongly from their recent lows, benefiting from multiple tailwinds. 
Cramer <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/12/09/airline-stocks-could-keep-running-if-capacity-control-jim-cramer-says.html">highlighted</a> that the sector&#8217;s recovery is supported by both macroeconomic factors and industry-specific developments on CNBC.
&#8220;The strength can continue for however long the capacity discipline does,&#8221; Cramer stated on his Monday show. &#8220;For now, these companies are all saying the right things.&#8221;
The airline sector is experiencing structural shifts that could mark a departure from traditional boom-bust cycles. Cramer pointed to reduced competition from budget carriers like Spirit Airlines Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAVE#NYSE">SAVE</a>) and Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUV#NYSE">LUV</a>), which have scaled back expansion plans. 
Additionally, manufacturing delays at The Boeing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) have created a natural cap on industry capacity.
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Why It Matters: A resurgence in business travel post-pandemic and potential Federal Reserve rate cuts have further bolstered the sector&#8217;s outlook. However, Cramer maintained his characteristic caution, noting that airlines historically perform better as trading vehicles rather than long-term investments.
Major aviation exchange-traded funds, including U.S. Global Jets ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JETS#NYSE">JETS</a>), Gabelli Commercial Aerospace and Defense ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GCAD#NYSE">GCAD</a>), and iShares U.S. Aerospace &amp; Defense ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITA#BATS">ITA</a>), have risen by over 30% in the past year, according to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.
&#8220;My gut tells me maybe to ring the register before the music stops,&#8221; Cramer advised while acknowledging the possibility of a structural shift in the industry&#8217;s dynamics.
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Jim Cramer Says Airline Stocks 'Strength Can Continue' Amid Structural Shifts: 'Ring The Register Before The Music Stops'

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Industrials sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>ALK</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$128.5K</td>
<td>11.6K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EOSE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$3.00</td>
<td>$27.4K</td>
<td>23.3K</td>
<td>583</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MMM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$30.4K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
<td>549</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/13/24</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$38.5K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>442</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HON</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$58.8K</td>
<td>5.7K</td>
<td>384</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$470.00</td>
<td>$80.6K</td>
<td>281</td>
<td>122</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$28.8K</td>
<td>100</td>
<td>47</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$31.5K</td>
<td>878</td>
<td>42</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>INOD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$34.0K</td>
<td>88</td>
<td>20</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding ALK (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALK#NYSE">ALK</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 42 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 378 contract(s) at a $55.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 33 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $128.5K, with a price of $340.0 per contract. There were 11613 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1024 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding EOSE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EOSE#NASDAQ">EOSE</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 42 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 499 contract(s) at a $3.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.4K, with a price of $55.0 per contract. There were 23371 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 583 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MMM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMM#NYSE">MMM</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 42 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 13 contract(s) at a $110.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.4K, with a price of $2340.0 per contract. There were 2035 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 549 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on December 13, 2024. Parties traded 140 contract(s) at a $155.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $38.5K, with a price of $275.0 per contract. There were 1442 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 442 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For HON (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HON#NASDAQ">HON</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 770 day(s) on January 15, 2027. This event was a transfer of 49 contract(s) at a $300.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $58.8K, with a price of $1200.0 per contract. There were 5728 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 384 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding DE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DE#NYSE">DE</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 42 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 30 contract(s) at a $470.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $80.6K, with a price of $2721.0 per contract. There were 281 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 122 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For WM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WM#NYSE">WM</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 132 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 22 contract(s) at a $220.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.8K, with a price of $1310.0 per contract. There were 100 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 47 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For UAL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 105 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 39 contract(s) at a $110.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.5K, with a price of $810.0 per contract. There were 878 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 42 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding INOD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INOD#NASDAQ">INOD</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 161 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 20 contract(s) at a $35.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.0K, with a price of $1700.0 per contract. There were 88 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 20 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
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EOSE

INOD

9 Industrials Stocks Whale Activity In Today's Session

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on United Airlines Holdings.
Looking at options history for United Airlines Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>) we detected 10 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 60% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 40% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 6 are puts, for a total amount of $495,679 and 4, calls, for a total amount of $755,875.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $80.0 to $150.0 for United Airlines Holdings over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of United Airlines Holdings stands at 3659.75, with a total volume reaching 1,281.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in United Airlines Holdings, situated within the strike price corridor from $80.0 to $150.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>United Airlines Holdings Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1733499112_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>UAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$10.85</td>
<td>$10.75</td>
<td>$10.75</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$537.5K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td align="right">502</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UAL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$16.15</td>
<td>$13.75</td>
<td>$14.57</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$145.6K</td>
<td>2.9K</td>
<td align="right">100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$29.0</td>
<td>$28.75</td>
<td>$28.75</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$140.8K</td>
<td>3.3K</td>
<td align="right">95</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UAL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$14.8</td>
<td>$14.65</td>
<td>$14.65</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$137.7K</td>
<td>512</td>
<td align="right">188</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UAL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$11.0</td>
<td>$10.9</td>
<td>$11.0</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$80.3K</td>
<td>304</td>
<td align="right">116</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About United Airlines Holdings</h3>
United Airlines is a major us network carrier with hubs in San Francisco, Chicago, Houston, Denver, Los Angeles, New York/Newark, and Washington, D.C. United operates a hub-and-spoke system that is more focused on international and long-haul travel than its large us peers.
<h3>Where Is United Airlines Holdings Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 817,987, with UAL's price up by 0.17%, positioned at $102.61.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 46 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for United Airlines Holdings</h3>
5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $131.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Citigroup has decided to maintain their Buy rating on United Airlines Holdings, which currently sits at a price target of $122. 
&#x2A; An analyst from UBS downgraded its action to Buy with a price target of $139. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Barclays continues to hold a Overweight rating for United Airlines Holdings, targeting a price of $150. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Goldman Sachs has revised its rating downward to Buy, adjusting the price target to $119. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from TD Cowen keeps a Buy rating on United Airlines Holdings with a target price of $125. 
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United Airlines Holdings Unusual Options Activity For December 06

Wall Street experienced subdued trading on Thursday morning, with major indices remaining near the flatline as investors awaited further confirmation of potential interest rate cuts from the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/12/42346164/november-jobs-report-preview-will-it-seal-the-deal-for-a-fed-interest-rate-cut">upcoming November jobs report.</a>
The S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq 100 edged up by 0.1%, extending their record-high levels, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.3%. Small-cap stocks underperformed, with the Russell 2000 declining 0.8%.
Airline stocks emerged as a standout industry, buoyed by American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>), which surged by a staggering 16% after the company raised its quarterly growth forecast on robust travel demand. 
Shares of United Airlines Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>) gained 5%, while Delta Air Lines Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>) climbed 4.3%. The broader sector, tracked by the U.S. Global Jets ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JETS#NYSE">JETS</a>), advanced 4%, reaching levels unseen since June 2021.
Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) added more than 3%, touching highs last seen in March 2022 after Bank of America raised its 12-month price target on the stock from $350 to $400, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/12/42344440/teslas-path-to-400-bank-of-america-highlights-ev-ai-growth">citing improving growth prospects.</a>
The U.S. dollar softened by 0.4%, while Treasury yields held steady, with little movement across the curve.
Gold dropped 0.9%, while copper and silver retreated 0.4% and 0.7%, respectively, reflecting broader weakness in metals.
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) was up 2.4% to trade around $101,000. The leading cryptocurrency briefly touched $103,650 by 10:00 a.m. ET before retreating slightly amid high volatility.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h3>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"> 
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>1-day %chg</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>6,090.78</td>
<td>0.1%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>21,497.32</td>
<td>0.1%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>44,829.20</td>
<td>-0.4%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,407.36</td>
<td>-0.8%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 12:45 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
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<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) inched 0.1% up to $608.06.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>)&nbsp;eased 0.3% to $449.43.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) inched 0.1% up to $523.76.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) fell 0.8% to $239.12.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>) outperformed, rising 1%; the&nbsp;Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLB#NYSE">XLB</a>) lagged, down 1.5%.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
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<li>Synopsys Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNPS#NASDAQ">SNPS</a>) fell over 11% in reaction to the company&#8217;s latest earnings report. </li>
<li>Other stocks reacting to earnings included SentinelOne Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/S#NYSE">S</a>), down 10.3%, PVH Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PVH#NYSE">PVH</a>), down 0.7%, Five Below Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIVE#NASDAQ">FIVE</a>), up 12%, Kroeger Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KR#NYSE">KR</a>), up 1.3%, and Dollar General Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DG#NYSE">DG</a>), down 3%. </li>
<li>Companies slated to report their earnings after the close are DocuSign Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOCU#NASDAQ">DOCU</a>), Ulta Beauty Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ULTA#NASDAQ">ULTA</a>), Lululemon Athletica Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>), Veeva Systems Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VEEV#NYSE">VEEV</a>), Samsara Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IOT#NYSE">IOT</a>), and Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HPE#NYSE">HPE</a>). </li>
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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Industrials sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>DAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$1.0 million</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>10.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
<td>$28.5K</td>
<td>369</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$30.5K</td>
<td>128</td>
<td>694</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UBER</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$172.3K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>400</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SYM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$22.50</td>
<td>$50.9K</td>
<td>401</td>
<td>268</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$167.50</td>
<td>$127.5K</td>
<td>67</td>
<td>153</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RKLB</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$44.8K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td>108</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$43.2K</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>20</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AXON</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$28.8K</td>
<td>127</td>
<td>2</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding DAL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 43 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 8585 contract(s) at a $75.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $1.0 million, with a price of $120.0 per contract. There were 1169 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 10031 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BE#NYSE">BE</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 43 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $26.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.5K, with a price of $285.0 per contract. There were 369 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1676 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For UAL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 197 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $135.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.5K, with a price of $610.0 per contract. There were 128 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 694 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding UBER (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 253 day(s) on August 15, 2025. Parties traded 265 contract(s) at a $65.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 24 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $172.3K, with a price of $650.0 per contract. There were 1471 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 400 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SYM (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYM#NASDAQ">SYM</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 162 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $22.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $50.9K, with a price of $1020.0 per contract. There were 401 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 268 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 15 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 112 contract(s) at a $167.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 16 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $127.5K, with a price of $1140.0 per contract. There were 67 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 153 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding RKLB (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RKLB#NASDAQ">RKLB</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 771 day(s) on January 15, 2027. Parties traded 35 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $44.8K, with a price of $1280.0 per contract. There were 1747 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 108 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For TT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TT#NYSE">TT</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 197 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 10 contract(s) at a $400.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $43.2K, with a price of $4320.0 per contract. There were 3 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 20 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AXON (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXON#NASDAQ">AXON</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 15 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 1 contract(s) at a $400.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.8K, with a price of $28852.0 per contract. There were 127 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
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United Airlines Holdings's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NYSE">UAL</a>) short percent of float has risen 16.95% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 18.01 million shares sold short, which is 6.21% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.88 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>United Airlines Holdings Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1733165122_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for United Airlines Holdings has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing United Airlines Holdings's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, United Airlines Holdings's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 9.02%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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Short Sellers

Short Ideas

Peering Into United Airlines Holdings's Recent Short Interest

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards United Airlines Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in UAL usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 18 extraordinary options activities for United Airlines Holdings. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 55% leaning bullish and 33% bearish. Among these notable options, 8 are puts, totaling $340,398, and 10 are calls, amounting to $392,473.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $57.5 to $135.0 for United Airlines Holdings over the recent three months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for United Airlines Holdings's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across United Airlines Holdings's significant trades, within a strike price range of $57.5 to $135.0, over the past month.
<h3>United Airlines Holdings Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732726909_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>UAL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$15.3</td>
<td>$13.9</td>
<td>$15.0</td>
<td>$97.50</td>
<td>$75.0K</td>
<td align="right">13</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UAL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$15.05</td>
<td>$14.8</td>
<td>$14.95</td>
<td>$97.50</td>
<td>$74.7K</td>
<td align="right">13</td>
<td align="right">50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$8.0</td>
<td>$7.8</td>
<td>$7.95</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$71.5K</td>
<td align="right">69</td>
<td align="right">90</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$6.15</td>
<td>$6.1</td>
<td>$6.1</td>
<td>$93.00</td>
<td>$54.2K</td>
<td align="right">71</td>
<td align="right">107</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$16.1</td>
<td>$16.0</td>
<td>$16.1</td>
<td>$92.50</td>
<td>$48.3K</td>
<td align="right">119</td>
<td align="right">30</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About United Airlines Holdings</h3>
United Airlines is a major us network carrier with hubs in San Francisco, Chicago, Houston, Denver, Los Angeles, New York/Newark, and Washington, D.C. United operates a hub-and-spoke system that is more focused on international and long-haul travel than its large us peers.
<h3>Where Is United Airlines Holdings Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 1,461,688, the price of UAL is down by -0.01%, reaching $96.5.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 55 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for United Airlines Holdings</h3>
A total of 5 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $131.0.
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&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from UBS lowers its rating to Buy with a new price target of $139. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Goldman Sachs downgraded its action to Buy with a price target of $119. 
&#x2A; An analyst from TD Cowen persists with their Buy rating on United Airlines Holdings, maintaining a target price of $125. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Citigroup continues to hold a Buy rating for United Airlines Holdings, targeting a price of $122. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Barclays continues to hold a Overweight rating for United Airlines Holdings, targeting a price of $150. 
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United Airlines Holdings's Options: A Look at What the Big Money is Thinking

Linda P Jojo, EVP &amp; Chief Customer Officer at United Airlines Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>), disclosed an insider sell on November 26, according to a recent SEC filing.
What Happened: After conducting a thorough analysis, Jojo sold 60,000 shares of United Airlines Holdings. This information was disclosed in a Form 4 filing with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000100517/000010051724000143//Archives/edgar/data/100517/000010051724000143/0000100517-24-000143-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Tuesday. The total transaction value is $5,707,500.
As of Wednesday morning, United Airlines Holdings shares are down by 0.27%, currently priced at $96.25.
<h3>Get to Know United Airlines Holdings Better</h3>
United Airlines is a major us network carrier with hubs in San Francisco, Chicago, Houston, Denver, Los Angeles, New York/Newark, and Washington, D.C. United operates a hub-and-spoke system that is more focused on international and long-haul travel than its large us peers.
<h3>A Deep Dive into United Airlines Holdings's Financials</h3>
Revenue Growth: United Airlines Holdings's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has been noteworthy. As of 30 September, 2024, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 2.48%. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Industrials sector.
Key Profitability Indicators:
<ul>
<li>
Gross Margin: The company excels with a remarkable gross margin of 29.9%, indicating superior cost efficiency and profitability compared to its industry peers.
</li>
<li>
Earnings per Share (EPS): United Airlines Holdings's EPS outshines the industry average, indicating a strong bottom-line trend with a current EPS of 2.93.
</li>
</ul>
Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 2.67.
Valuation Overview:
<ul>
<li>
Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: United Airlines Holdings's P/E ratio of 11.5 is below the industry average, suggesting the stock may be undervalued.
</li>
<li>
Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: With a P/S ratio of 0.57 below industry standards, the stock shows potential undervaluation, making it an appealing investment option for those focusing on sales performance.
</li>
<li>
EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): United Airlines Holdings's EV/EBITDA ratio, surpassing industry averages at 9.36, positions it with an above-average valuation in the market.
</li>
</ul>
Market Capitalization Highlights: Above the industry average, the company's market capitalization signifies a significant scale, indicating strong confidence and market prominence.
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<h3>Illuminating the Importance of Insider Transactions</h3>
It's important to note that insider transactions alone should not dictate investment decisions, but they can provide valuable insights.
From a legal standpoint, the term "insider" pertains to any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities as outlined in Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This encompasses executives in the c-suite and significant hedge funds. These insiders are mandated to inform the public of their transactions through a Form 4 filing, to be submitted within two business days of the transaction.
A company insider's new purchase is a indicator of their positive anticipation for a rise in the stock.
While insider sells may not necessarily reflect a bearish view and can be motivated by various factors.
<h3>Deciphering Transaction Codes in Insider Filings</h3>
Digging into the details of stock transactions, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a> frequently turn their attention to those taking place in the open market, as outlined in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 indicates a purchase, while S signifies a sale. Transaction code C signals the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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A scathing Senate report released on Tuesday has criticized major U.S. airlines for profiting billions from seat selection fees, raising questions about transparency <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/airlines">and consumer fairness. </a>
The Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations revealed that from 2018 to 2023, carriers like American Airlines (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>), Delta Air Lines (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>), and United Airlines (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>) generated $12.4 billion in fees for seat upgrades and preferred placements, <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/11/26/senate-report-slams-airlines-for-raking-in-billions-in-seat-fees.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">CNBC</a> reports.
As travelers face rising costs for options like extra legroom or aisle seats, the report highlighted how these fees, initially marketed as optional, have become a significant revenue stream. CNBC reports that United alone earned $1.3 billion from seating fees last year—outpacing its checked bag-fee revenue for the first time.
Budget carriers like Spirit Airlines (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAVEQ#OTC">SAVEQ</a>) and Frontier Airlines also came under fire. They incentivize gate agents to enforce bag size policies, sometimes at the expense of passenger experience.
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Airlines for America, the industry's trade group, defended the fees, stating the competitive landscape allows passengers to pay for what they value. However, consumer advocates argue these practices burden travelers while masking true ticket costs, according to CNBC.
Budget airlines have faced additional scrutiny. Spirit Airlines awarded its CEO a $3.8 million retention bonus just days before filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. This financial maneuver came as the company sought to restructure debt while continuing operations <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/travel/24/11/42127269/spirit-airlines-ceo-gets-3-8-million-bonus-1-week-before-company-files-bankruptcy">under bankruptcy protection.</a>
Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), chair of the subcommittee, announced that airline executives will testify at a Dec. 4 hearing titled "The Sky's the Limit—New Revelations About Airline Fees."
The Biden administration passed various <a href="https://www.transportation.gov/briefing-room/biden-harris-administration-announces-final-rule-requiring-automatic-refunds-airline">protections</a> for airline consumers (i.e., automatic refunds after canceled flights).
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