United Airlines (UAL) Lowers 2026 Adjusted Earnings to $7-$11
Published on Β· Source: cnbc.com

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Summarized by AI from the source belowUnited Airlines (UAL) revised its 2026 earnings guidance, estimating adjusted earnings per share between $7 and $11, down from $12 to $14 due to increased jet fuel costs. For Q2, UAL forecasted adjusted earnings of $1 to $2 per share, lower than analyst expectations of $2.08. Fuel prices are projected to average $4.30 per gallon, with revenue covering 40% to 50% of the increase in Q2. Despite this, UAL reported a net income of $699 million for Q1, representing an 80% increase year-over-year.
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About United Airlines Holdings (UAL)
United Airlines is one of the largest U.S. airlines.
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