United Airlines (UAL) reported strong Q4 earnings, exceeding estimates and providing a positive outlook for 2025. The airline saw adjusted earnings of $3.26 per share, a 63% increase from the same period last year. Revenue rose 7.8% to $14.7 billion.
Demand for United’s services increased across various offerings, with premium revenue up 10%, corporate revenue rising 7%, and basic economy revenue jumping 20%. Loyalty revenue also saw an increase of 12%, while cargo revenue spiked 30%.
The company reported a record number of flights operated in 2024, carrying the most customers in its history. CEO Scott Kirby attributed this success to the airline’s unique strategy post-COVID-19 and credited it with a permanently changed industry.
United guided Q1 earnings to a range of $0.75-$1.25 per share adjusted, with analysts forecasting lower estimates. However, the company expects 2025 adjusted earnings of $11.50-$13.50 per share, indicating a strong outlook for the upcoming year.
Shares surged over 11% in 2025 and reached a record high of 116 shortly after opening on Wednesday.
Source: https://www.investors.com/news/united-airlines-stock-q4-earnings-2025-guidance