Leading airline United Airlines Holdings Inc UAL will release first-quarter financial results after the market close on Tuesday, April 16.
Here’s a look at earnings estimates and key items to watch.
Earnings estimates: Analysts expect United Airlines to report first-quarter revenue of $12.45 billion, according to data from Benzinga Pro.
The company reported revenue of $11.429 billion in the first quarter of last year. United Airlines has beaten Street estimates for revenue in six consecutive quarters.
Analysts expect the airline to report a loss of 56 cents per share for the first quarter, compared with a loss of 63 cents per share in the same period a year ago. The company has beaten analysts’ earnings per share estimates in six consecutive quarters.
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Key things to look out for: The earnings report comes shortly after that of its rival Delta Airlines FROM THE reported earnings per share and revenue, which both beat Street estimates. Delta saw several increases in analyst price targets following its recent quarterly earnings report.
Here are the latest analyst ratings and price targets for United Airlines:
Susquehanna: Positive rating, price target lowered from $60 to $55
UBS: Neutral rating initiated, $47 price target
United Airlines’ earnings report also comes as the airline industry has faced setbacks and concerns over planes produced by Boeing Co BA.
United recently announced it would postpone its Investor Day scheduled for May 1 due to security concerns, with a rescheduled date expected in the fall. Investors could watch the earnings report to see if a new date is announced.
The US JETS Global ETF JETS, which tracks the airline industry, grew 6.7% over the past year. United Airlines makes up the ETF’s second largest position at 10.5%. Shares of United Airlines are up 3.2% over the past year.
Rival Delta Air Lines, which is the largest holding in the ETF, has outperformed the sector with the stock up 38% over the past year.
A strong earnings report from United could lead to a potential gain in value to match the industry or approach peer Delta’s performance.
UAL Price Action: United Airlines shares closed 1.82% lower at $41.04 on Monday from their 52-week trading range of $33.68 to $58.23.
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