United Airlines offers upbeat outlook on strong premium travel demand
United Airlines on Tuesday issued an upbeat outlook for the current quarter and the full year, buoyed by strong demand from higher-income and corporate travelers.
The Chicago-based carrier also exceeded profit expectations for the December quarter.
United forecast first-quarter adjusted profit of US$1 to US$1.50 per share. The midpoint of the range, US$1.25, is above analysts’ average estimate of US$1.13, according to LSEG data.
For 2026, United projected adjusted earnings of US$12 to US$14 per share, compared with analysts’ average estimate of US$13.16 a share.
Its adjusted earnings for the fourth quarter came in at US$3.10 per share, topping analysts’ estimate of US$2.94. Total revenue rose 4.8 per cent to US$15.4 billion. REUTERS
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