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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 U.S. peers.

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United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>) will release earnings results for its third quarter before the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/UAL/earnings">opening bell on Tuesday, Oct. 15.</a>
Analysts expect the Chicago, Illinois-based bank to report quarterly earnings at $3.17 per share, down from $3.65 per share in the year-ago period. United Airlines projects to report revenue of $14.78 billion for the recent quarter, compared to $14.44 billion a year earlier, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
The company, last week, unveiled its largest international expansion, adding service to eight new cities. Beginning in May 2025, the airline plans to launch five new nonstop flights from its Newark/New York hub to destinations not served by other U.S. airlines.
United Airlines shares gained 2.8% to close at $63.53 on Monday.
Benzinga readers can access the latest analyst ratings on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/09/28888638/exclusive-study-finds-benzinga-analyst-ratings-data-yields-market-beating-strategie">Analyst Stock Ratings</a> page. Readers can sort by stock ticker, company name, analyst firm, rating change or other variables.
Let's have a look at how Benzinga's most-accurate <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TCOM/analyst-ratings">analysts have rated the company</a> in the recent period.
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<li>Susquehanna analyst Christopher Stathoulopoulos maintained a Positive rating and raised the price target from $60 to $70 on Oct. 9. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 75%.</li>
<li>Jefferies analyst Sheila Kahyaoglu maintained a Buy rating and raised the price target from $69 to $75 on Oct. 2. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 68%.</li>
<li>Citigroup analyst Stephen Trent maintained a Buy rating and raised the price target from $80 to $96 on May 29. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 70%.</li>
<li>Raymond James analyst Savanthi Syth maintained an Outperform rating and raised the price target from $66 to $70 on April 18. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 65%.</li>
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Considering buying UAL stock? Here&#8217;s what analysts think: 
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United Airlines Earnings Are Imminent; These Most Accurate Analysts Revise Forecasts Ahead Of Earnings Call

Oil prices took a sharp dive on Tuesday, tumbling over 5% in morning trading in New York, as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East slightly eased after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly pledged that Iran's crude oil infrastructure would be spared from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41321699/oil-prices-drop-after-netanyahu-says-israel-will-attack-military-not-oil-or-nuclear-targets-in-iran">any potential retaliatory strikes. </a>
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude, the U.S. benchmark, tracked by the United States Oil Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USO#NYSE">USO</a>), nosedived to $70 per barrel, down more than 5% as of 10 a.m. ET. This marks the steepest one-day decline in over a year.
The selloff followed a Monday report from The Washington Post that said that Netanyahu assured the Biden administration that Israel would avoid targeting Iranian oil and nuclear facilities in any retaliatory military actions.
The assurance suggested a narrower scope of potential conflict, reducing fears of widespread supply shocks in the global oil market.
Market analysts had previously warned that an Israeli strike on Iran&#8217;s oil infrastructure could send crude prices skyrocketing by $20 per barrel, highlighting concerns that Tehran would retaliate by attacking oil installations throughout the Gulf region, potentially triggering a broader energy crisis.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Crude Suffers Worst Drop In Over 1 Year As Middle East Supply Fears Recede</h3>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Energy Sector Tanks: US Oil Giants Lead Declines</h3>
The immediate reaction in the markets was swift: U.S. energy stocks plunged, while airlines and cruise lines — typically sensitive to fuel prices — enjoyed a sharp relief rally.
The energy sector was one of the biggest losers on the day. The Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>), which tracks major U.S. energy companies, slid 2.8%, setting up for its worst day since late April. 
АРА Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APA#NASDAQ">APA</a>), Diamondback Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FANG#NASDAQ">FANG</a>) and Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLO#NYSE">VLO</a>) were the worst performers within the XLE ETF, with declines of about 4%.
Companies involved in upstream exploration and production were hit even harder, with the SPDR S&amp;P Oil &amp; Gas Exploration &amp; Production ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOP#NYSE">XOP</a>) falling 3.1%. Talos Energy Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TALO#NYSE">TALO</a>), Kosmos Energy Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KOS#NYSE">KOS</a>) and Crescent Energy Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRGY#NYSE">CRGY</a>) each tumbled by over 4%. 
Downstream oil service providers also struggled, with the VanEck Oil Services ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OIH#NYSE">OIH</a>) dropping 3.6%. Major oilfield services companies like Schlumberger N.V. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLB#NYSE">SLB</a>) and Halliburton Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HAL#NYSE">HAL</a>) both fell about 3%, while Transocean Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIG#NYSE">RIG</a>) underperformed, down 5%. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Airlines And Cruise Lines Rally: Lower Fuel Costs, Strong Earnings Expectations Lift Sentiment</h3>
While energy stocks suffered, sectors reliant on cheaper fuel prices thrived. Airlines and cruise lines, in particular, were among the best performers within the S&amp;P 500 as the prospect of lower oil prices offered some relief.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCLH#NYSE">NCLH</a>) surged 4.3%, while Carnival Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCL#NYSE">CCL</a>) jumped 5.3%. 
Goldman Sachs recently raised its price target on Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>) from $195 to $220, anticipating strong earnings momentum. Similarly, NCLH saw its price target lifted from $22 to $24.
In the airline space, American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>) rallied 3.5%, United Airlines Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>) gained 1.2%, reaching its highest level since February 2020, and Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUV#NYSE">LUV</a>) rose 1.3%.
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Oil Prices Take Largest Plunge In Over A Year As Israel Vows To Spare Iranian Facilities: Energy Stocks Sink, Airlines, Cruise Lines Rally

United Airlines Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>) will report its third-quarter earnings on Tuesday following the market close, and investors will watch closely. Wall Street expects the company to deliver earnings per share (EPS) of $3.13 and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/UAL/earnings">revenues of $14.78 billion</a>.
With the stock up a significant 60.71% over the past year and 56.02% year-to-date, there's plenty of anticipation surrounding UAL's performance.
Let&#8217;s look at what the charts indicate for United Airlines stock and how it currently maps against Wall Street estimates.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">UAL Stock Chart Ahead Q3 Earnings&nbsp;&#8211; Bullish But Overbought?</h2>
United Airlines&#8217; stock is showing strong bullish momentum, with its current price of $63.53 trading above key exponential moving averages (five, 20 and 50-day), indicating ongoing buying pressure. 
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The stock is well above its eight-day ($59.88), 20-day ($56.76) and 50-day ($48.79) simple moving averages, reinforcing a bullish outlook. The 200-day SMA at $47.11 also supports the bullish case as the price remains significantly higher.
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The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) of 3.55 signals continued upward momentum, although the Relative Strength Index (RSI) at 79.65 suggests the stock is overbought, warranting caution. 
Investors should keep an eye on this overbought condition, as it could signal potential consolidation or profit-taking in the short term.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">United Airlines Analysts Consensus Ratings</h2>
United Airlines Ratings &amp; Consensus Estimates:<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/UAL/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> The consensus analyst rating</a> on United Airlines stock stands at a Buy with a price target of $71.37. The latest analyst ratings from Susquehanna, Jefferies, and TD Cowen suggest an average price target of $75 for United Airlines&#8217; stock, implying a 16.55% upside.
As United Airlines prepares to report earnings, investors will be watching both the company's financial performance and whether the bullish technical setup continues to propel the stock higher.
UAL Stock Price Action: United Airlines&#8217; stock closed Monday&#8217;s trading day at $63.53, up 2.80%.
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Can United Airlines Stock Climb Higher After 56% Gain This Year? Bullish Momentum Builds Ahead Of Q3 Earnings

Wall Street mood has become circumspect as traders gear up to receive a slew of earnings reports this week <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/10/41319060/s-p-500-extends-record-highs-dow-breaks-43-000-ahead-of-pivotal-earnings-week-bitco">amid the market&#8217;s record run.</a> The Nasdaq Composite has been a laggard among the major averages and it remains to be seen if the early sentiment reverses and tech stocks could finish the session with a flourish. 
A spate of earnings due ahead of the market may set the tone for the day&#8217;s trading. Traders may also focus on any potential preannouncements, the results of a regional manufacturing survey and a couple of speeches by Federal Reserve officials. Energy stocks could lose their verve amid the sharp retreat in energy prices amid waning demand and supply concerns. Bond yields continue to hold firm. 
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>-0.05%</td>
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<td>Dow</td>
<td>-0.06%</td>
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<td>-0.07%</td>
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In premarket trading on Tuesday,&nbsp;the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) edged down 0.06% to $583.99 and the&nbsp;Invesco QQQ ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) moved down 0.15% to $496.77, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/lxquj26b2sag" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
Cues From Last Session:
Optimism concerning tech earnings season abounded on Wall Street on Monday as the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq Composite Indices opened solidly higher and moved roughly sideways before closing higher. The 30-stock Dow opened lower as Boeing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) served as a drag, but the blue-chip average recouped its losses and moved higher in late-morning trading and stayed in the green for the remainder of the session.
As a result, the Dow and S&amp;P 500 set fresh closing and intraday highs, with the former topping 43,000 for the first time ever. The Nasdaq Composite is just under seven points from its all-time high of 18,509.34.
All but one of the S&amp;P 500 sector indices closed higher for the day, with energy stocks notching a marginal loss. IT and utility stocks were the biggest gainers of the session, led by Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>). The artificial intelligence stalwart ended the session at a record high.
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<td>+0.77%</td>
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<td>+0.47%</td>
<td>43,065.22</td>
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Insights From Analysts:
Cyclical stocks are poised for relative outperformance, thanks to the recent data that reinforces the resilience of the economy, according to Morgan Stanley analysts. But positioning in cyclicals remains light, said the firm&#8217;s Chief U.S. Equity Strategist Mike Wilson. 
&#8220;This creates opportunity in a sector that we upgraded to overweight last week given rebounding capital markets activity, a better loan growth environment in 2025, an acceleration in buybacks post Basel Endgame re-proposal, and attractive relative valuation,&#8221; he said.
The focus now shifts to the general election, Wilson said. The three high-level dynamics which are still important, according to the strategist, are:
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<li> business cycle remains more important than the election outcome.</li>
<li>on average, volatility picks up in September of election years and stays elevated through October before decelerating in November.</li>
<li>history is supportive of a quality bias in election years.</li>
</ul>
WisdomTree Senior Economist and Wharton Professor Emeritus Jeremy Siegel also expressed a preference for quality names. &#8220;Looking ahead, I see opportunity if the current resilience continues,&#8221; the economist said.
&#8220;Stocks are not cheap by historical standards, but with the fear gauge elevated and investors still largely hedging their bets, we could see a sharp move higher if sentiment turns more positive,&#8221; he added.
Siegel said quality remains the key for investors. Small caps are catching up a bit but the fundamentals of large-cap tech companies continue to drive performance, he said. &#8220;With inflation moderating and the Fed's easing cycle beginning, sectors like financials and industrials could benefit from a more favorable economic backdrop,&#8221; he added.
Early reports from banks have been solid and could set the tone for broader market gains, the economist said.
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Upcoming Economic Data
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<li>The New York Federal Reserve is scheduled to release the results of its regional manufacturing survey at 8:30 a.m. EDT. Economists, on average, expect the index to decline sharply from 11.5 in September to 3 in October.</li>
<li>San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly will speak at 11:30 a.m. EDT.</li>
<li>The Treasury will auction three- and six-month bills at 11:30 a.m. EDT.</li>
<li>Fed Governor Adriana Kugler is scheduled to make a public appearance at 1 p.m. EDT.</li>
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Stocks In Focus:
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<li>Wolfspeed, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WOLF#NYSE">WOLF</a>) climbed nearly 10% <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premarket">in premarket trading </a>after the company announced up to $750 million in proposed direct funding under the CHIPS and Science Act and an additional $$750 million of new financing from a consortium led by Apollo Global. </li>
<li>Trump Media &amp; Technology Group Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DJT#NASDAQ">DJT</a>) climbed over 10% as the stock reacted to Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump&#8217;s improving fortunes. </li>
<li>Chipmakers Nvidia, Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>) and Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) and AI server maker Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) were all trading lower, following their recent gains.</li>
<li>Energy stocks tumbled in reaction to the 4%+ pullback in oil prices.</li>
<li>Bank of America Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>), Charles Schwab Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHW#NYSE">SCHW</a>), Citigroup Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>), Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>), PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNC#NYSE">PNC</a>), Johnson &amp; Johnson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>), UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>) and Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBA#NASDAQ">WBA</a>) are among the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings">companies reporting their quarterly results ahead of the market opens.</a></li>
<li>Those reporting after the close include J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBHT#NASDAQ">JBHT</a>) and United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>).</li>
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Crude oil plunged over 4.50% in the early New York session after reports said Israel won&#8217;t launch an attack on Iran&#8217;s crude oil infrastructure, and gold futures were modestly higher. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) firmed up over the past 24 hours and traded above the $65.5K level. The benchmark 10-year old Treasury note yield weakened slightly to 4.065%.
In Asia, Hong Kong and Chinese markets retreated sharply as a string of recent weak data weighed down on sentiment, even as traders looked ahead to further stimulatory measures from the government and the central bank. Most other major markets advanced, taking cues from the positive performance of Wall Street stocks overnight.
European stocks traded mostly lower in early hours amid falling oil prices. 
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Wall Street On Edge As Nasdaq Nears Record High, Oil Prices Plummet: Strategist Says There's Opportunity If Resilience Continues

The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/10/41319060/s-p-500-extends-record-highs-dow-breaks-43-000-ahead-of-pivotal-earnings-week-bitco">S&amp;P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average are perched at record highs</a>, while the Nasdaq Composite is on the cusp of joining its major counterparts in record territory. Unfazed by the stretched valuations, CNBC Mad Money host Jim Cramer on Monday raised the specter of further upside. 
Earnings Boost: The market isn&#8217;t overbought and therefore there is room to run, Cramer said in a post. The stock picker apparently sees earnings as one of the biggest catalysts that can propel stocks higher.
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&mdash; Jim Cramer (@jimcramer) <a href="https://twitter.com/jimcramer/status/1845938169478361260?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 14, 2024</a></blockquote>
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 The earnings flow resumes after a pause on Monday owing to the Columbus Day holiday. 
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JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>) kickstarted the big bank earnings on Friday with a splash. The shares ended the session up over 4% after the third-quarter results came in ahead of expectations. JPMorgan&#8217;s peer Wells Fargo &amp; Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>) also reported encouraging earnings.
More earnings will follow on Tuesday and notable among those reporting are:
<ul>
<li>Bank of America Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>)</li>
<li>Charles Schwab Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHW#NYSE">SCHW</a>)</li>
<li>Citigroup Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>)</li>
<li>Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>)</li>
<li>PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNC#NYSE">PNC</a>)</li>
<li>Johnson &amp; Johnson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>)</li>
<li>UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>)</li>
<li>Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBA#NASDAQ">WBA</a>)</li>
<li>J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBHT#NASDAQ">JBHT</a>)</li>
<li>United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>)</li>
</ul>
Data compiled by FactSet shows cumulative earnings of S&amp;P 500 companies rising by 4.1% in the third quarter. Although a slowdown from the 11.2% growth in the second quarter, the profit growth streak will likely extend to five quarters.
Downside Risk: Cramer termed the bond market performance &#8220;horrendous,&#8221; potentially upsetting the equity market&#8217;s rhythm. &#8220;But the pesky bonds are back open tomorrow and they have been horrendous,&#8221; he said.
The bond market was closed on Monday and will reopen on Tuesday.
Bond yields have begun to tick higher, especially after the September non-farm payrolls report surprised to the upside. The upward move solidified after the consumer price inflation for September came in more than expected. 
The 10-year bond yield dipped under 3.6% in mid-September but has rallied above 4% since then, as investors unwind some of their aggressive rate-cut bets.
In an interview with CNBC, Fund Strat Head of Research Tom Lee said the unseasonable market trend showed macro data has become less important. A lot of cash that has remained on the sidelines is flowing back to the market, he said, adding that the economy has remained resilient as opposed to expectations for a recession.
When asked about the days when the market came back up from steep losses in the futures market and finished solidly higher, the strategist said skeptical investors, wary of a potential recession that never materialized, have remained under-invested in stocks. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/10/41300013/jp-morgan-and-wells-fargo-report-better-than-expected-q3-results-that-reflect-resilient-u-s-consumer">Earnings have also been resilient, </a>he added.
The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>), an exchange-traded fund that tracks the S&amp;P 500 Index, rose 0.82% to $584.32 on Monday, according to <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro data, </a>marking a record closing high. 
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Jim Cramer Says Earnings Season Will Fuel Market's Record Run, But Warns Of This 'Horrendous' Headwind That Could Apply Brakes To Rally

United Airlines Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>) could provide an industry outlook for the airline sector and an early look at the impact of flight delays and cancellations from Hurricane Milton when the company reports third-quarter financial results Tuesday <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings">after market close.</a>
Earnings Estimates: Analysts expect the company to report third-quarter revenue of $14.78 billion, up from $14.48 billion in last year's third quarter, according to data<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent101424&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1"> from Benzinga Pro.</a>
The company has beaten analysts&#8217; revenue estimates in seven of the last eight quarters, missing estimates in the second quarter.
Analysts expect the company to report third-quarter earnings per share of $3.13, down from last year's $3.65 in the third quarter. The company has beaten earnings per share estimates from analysts in eight straight quarters.
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Key Items to Watch: The impact<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/10/41276280/hurricane-milton-closes-multiple-florida-airports-over-3-000-flights-canceled-and-delayed-10-air"> of Hurricane Milton</a> and Hurricane Helene in Florida could affect United Airlines&#8217; future financial results. The company was one of many airlines that faced numerous cancellations and delays from the weather events.
While the results would be in the next reported quarter, United could share an early look at the financial impact and how the company is forecasting future results.
Margins and financials versus peers was a key theme in the company's second quarter results and could be an area to watch Tuesday.
"The revenue diversity advantages that we've built with our premium customers, Basic Economy customers, and domestic road warriors, on top of the world's best loyalty program and leading customer service, have propelled our margins to near the top of the industry," United CEO Scott Kirby said after second-quarter results.
The United CEO said he expected the company to have "leading unit revenue performance" versus peers in the second half of the third quarter.
Another item that won't be in the company's third-quarter results but could be highlighted during the earnings report and conference call is United's recent <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/10/41276369/united-airlines-takes-flight-with-global-expansion-new-routes-to-spain-italy-and-more">unveiling of new flights</a> to new international territories in the company's largest international expansion.
Beginning in May 2025, United will offer several nonstop flights from its Newark/New York hub to international cities not served by other U.S. airlines.
The company's focus on international expansion and a boost in transatlantic flights could be something to watch in the sector.
United's earnings report comes ahead of several other major airlines, which could have investors monitoring the U.S. Global Jets ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JETS#NYSE">JETS</a>), which tracks the airline sector. United has the largest weighting in the ETF, at 11.4% of assets.
UAL Price Action: United stock was up 2.8% to $63.53 on Monday, versus a 52-week trading range of $33.68 to $63.81, with the new high set during Monday's trading session. United stock is up 56% year-to-date in 2024.
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United Airlines Q3 Earnings Preview: Hurricane Impacts, International Expansion, And Margin Focus

United Airlines Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>) is gearing up to announce its quarterly earnings on Tuesday, 2024-10-15. Here's a quick overview of what investors should know before the release.
Analysts are estimating that United Airlines Holdings will report an earnings per share (EPS) of $3.07.
Anticipation surrounds United Airlines Holdings's announcement, with investors hoping to hear about both surpassing estimates and receiving positive guidance for the next quarter.
New investors should understand that while earnings performance is important, market reactions are often driven by guidance.
<h3>Performance in Previous Earnings</h3>
The company's EPS beat by $0.19 in the last quarter, leading to a 1.17% drop in the share price on the following day.
Here's a look at United Airlines Holdings's past performance and the resulting price change:

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<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
<th>Q1 2024</th>
<th>Q4 2023</th>
<th>Q3 2023</th>
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</thead>
<tbody>
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<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>3.95</td>
<td>-0.56</td>
<td>1.7</td>
<td>3.35</td>
</tr>
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<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>4.14</td>
<td>-0.15</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>3.65</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>-1.0%</td>
<td>17.0%</td>
<td>5.0%</td>
<td>-10.0%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

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<h3>Performance of United Airlines Holdings Shares</h3>
Shares of United Airlines Holdings were trading at $61.8 as of October 11. Over the last 52-week period, shares are up 57.48%. Given that these returns are generally positive, long-term shareholders should be satisfied going into this earnings release. 
<h3>Analysts' Perspectives on United Airlines Holdings</h3>
For investors, staying informed about market sentiments and expectations in the industry is paramount. This analysis provides an exploration of the latest insights on United Airlines Holdings.
A total of 3 analyst ratings have been received for United Airlines Holdings, with the consensus rating being Buy. The average one-year price target stands at $75.0, suggesting a potential 21.36% upside.
<h3>Analyzing Analyst Ratings Among Peers</h3>
This comparison focuses on the analyst ratings and average 1-year price targets of Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines and LATAM Airlines Group, three major players in the industry, shedding light on their relative performance expectations and market positioning.
<ul>
<li>As per analysts' assessments, Southwest Airlines is favoring an Neutral trajectory, with an average 1-year price target of $27.77, suggesting a potential 55.06% downside.</li>
<li>For Delta Air Lines, analysts project an Outperform trajectory, with an average 1-year price target of $63.29, indicating a potential 2.41% upside.</li>
<li>For LATAM Airlines Group, analysts project an Outperform trajectory, with an average 1-year price target of $36.67, indicating a potential 40.66% downside.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Peer Analysis Summary</h3>
The peer analysis summary provides a snapshot of key metrics for Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines and LATAM Airlines Group, illuminating their respective standings within the industry. These metrics offer valuable insights into their market positions and comparative performance.

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<th>Company</th>
<th>Consensus</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
<th>Gross Profit</th>
<th>Return on Equity</th>
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</thead>
<tbody>
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<td>United Airlines Holdings</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>5.70%</td>
<td>$4.80B</td>
<td>13.42%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Southwest Airlines</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>4.50%</td>
<td>$1.49B</td>
<td>3.60%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Delta Air Lines</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>1.22%</td>
<td>$3.83B</td>
<td>9.77%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LATAM Airlines Group</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>13.31%</td>
<td>$636.83M</td>
<td>25.59%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Key Takeaway:
United Airlines Holdings is positioned at the top for Revenue Growth among its peers. It ranks in the middle for Gross Profit. In terms of Return on Equity, it is positioned at the bottom compared to its peers.
<h3>Unveiling the Story Behind 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 U.S. peers.
<h3>United Airlines Holdings: Delving into Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization Highlights: Above the industry average, the company's market capitalization signifies a significant scale, indicating strong confidence and market prominence.
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining United Airlines Holdings's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 5.7% as of 30 June, 2024, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the company achieved a growth rate higher than the average among peers in Industrials sector.
Net Margin: United Airlines Holdings's net margin excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 8.83%. This signifies efficient cost management and strong financial health.
Return on Equity (ROE): United Airlines Holdings's ROE excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 13.42%. This signifies robust financial management and efficient use of shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 1.82%, the company showcases effective utilization of assets.
Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 3.0, United Airlines Holdings adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/UAL/earnings">To track all earnings releases for United Airlines Holdings visit their earnings calendar on our site.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Earnings Preview: United Airlines Holdings

Aircraft Technicians Fight for Major Improvements, Warn of Technician Shortages
WASHINGTON, Oct. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, United Airlines Aircraft Maintenance Technicians (AMTs) held their second nationwide rally for an industry-leading contract from the carrier, demanding improved wages, higher safety standards, and more comprehensive health care coverage.
"United Airlines only runs because of the hard work and professionalism of Teamsters technicians. Without their dedication, the airline wouldn't see a dime of its record profits," said Teamsters General President Sean M. O'Brien. "United must quit stalling, respect the Teamsters, and deliver the contract our members deserve."
The Teamsters represent 10,000 technicians nationwide who keep United's fleet operating safely. As the carrier drags out negotiations, Teamsters are warning the public of a potential shortage of technicians at United.
"There's already a shortage of qualified AMTs in the industry, but the problem is growing at United as technicians leave the carrier for better pay and benefits elsewhere," said Teamsters Airline Division Director Chris Griswold. "United Airlines must stop dragging its feet in negotiations and give our members the industry-leading contract they deserve."
The Teamsters rallied today at airports in Boston; Chicago; Cleveland; Dulles, Va.; Denver; Houston; Los Angeles; Phoenix; San Francisco; and Seattle. These actions come on the heels of bargaining with the company in Denver earlier this week, where the Teamsters reached a tentative agreement on one provision regarding union rights in investigatory meetings. Bargaining with the company will continue later this month in Chicago.

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United Airlines Teamsters Rally Nationwide For Strong Contract; Aircraft Technicians Fight For Major Improvements, Warn Of Technician Shortages

United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>) shares are trading higher on Thursday. The company unveiled its largest international expansion, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/10/n41269550/united-adds-eight-new-destinations-in-largest-international-expansion-in-its-history" rel="noreferrer noopener">adding service to eight new cities</a>.
Beginning in May 2025, the airline plans to launch five new nonstop flights from its Newark/New York hub to destinations not served by other U.S. airlines.
This includes Bilbao, Spain; Nuuk, Greenland; Madeira Island, Portugal; Faro, Portugal; and Palermo, Italy.
Apart from this, United Airlines is introducing three new nonstop routes from Washington D.C./Dulles, which features its inaugural year-round flight to Dakar, Senegal, along with new seasonal flights to Nice, France, and Venice, Italy.
Moreover, the company planned its largest summer 2025 schedule, which includes over 760 weekly transatlantic flights to over 40 destinations.
The airline also intends to increase direct flights from Newark/New York to Palma de Mallorca, Dubrovnik, and Athens.
Patrick Quayle, Senior Vice President of Global Network Planning and Alliances, said, &#8220;Our network provides the most choice and variety for our customers, whether they are looking for a relaxing seaside getaway, once-in-a-lifetime adventure travel or to explore some of the most vibrant urban escapes across the globe.&#8221;
United Airlines will report earnings results <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41212144/whats-going-on-with-delta-united-and-american-airlines-shares-monday" rel="noreferrer noopener">on&nbsp;Wednesday, October 16</a>.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;U.S. Global Jets ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JETS#NYSE">JETS</a>) and&nbsp;Themes Airlines ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIRL#NASDAQ">AIRL</a>).
Price Action: UAL shares are up 1.48% at $60.31 at the last check Thursday.
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United Airlines Takes Flight With Global Expansion: New Routes To Spain, Italy, And More

Hurricane Milton has wreaked havoc on the state of Florida and closed multiple airports in the region, leading to thousands of flight cancellations <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/hurricane-milton">due to the hurricane.</a>
Flight Cancellations: The airline sector is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/10/41254312/hurricane-milton-descends-on-florida-analysts-warn-of-impact-on-disney-nexteras-flo">one of many </a>that could experience a short-term and long-term negative impact from the destruction of Hurricane Milton, which made landfall in Florida Wednesday night.
Over 3,000 flights have been canceled and delayed as of Thursday morning, <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/weather/hurricanes/live-blog/hurricane-milton-live-updates-rcna174774">according </a>to NBC News. Reporter Tom Costello said the number could grow as the airports closed in Florida are having a ripple effect on other airports across the nation.
NBC showed the following airports in Florida closed:
<ul>
<li>St. Petersburg/Clearwater (PIE)</li>
<li>Tampa (TPA)</li>
<li>Orlando (MCO)</li>
<li>Southwest Florida (in Fort Myers) (RSW)</li>
<li>Sarasota Bradenton (SRQ)</li>
<li>Palm Beach (PBI)</li>
</ul>
Costello noted that while other Florida airports such as Miami are open, the hurricane is causing cancellations and delays at that airport. The Flightaware Misery Map <a href="https://www.flightaware.com/miserymap/">showed </a>Miami as the airport with the most cancellations and delays Thursday among open airports.
The airport closures come ahead of Monday's Columbus Day holiday and during the High Holy Days, which make for a busy travel week.
Costello said he expects the airports to be open by the weekend and back to normal operations.
"The big variable is going to be how much damage these individual airports have suffered," Costello said.
The Tampa International Airport <a href="https://news.tampaairport.com/tpa-damage-assessments-underway-following-hurricane-milton/">said </a>Thursday it was conducting an "assessment of conditions" at the airport and airfield to determine when it could "safely reopen."
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Companies Most Impacted: Airline companies throughout the U.S. are likely to be negatively impacted from Hurricane Milton with cancellations and delays leading to refunds and vouchers.
The Orlando airport is the busiest impacted and could have the largest affect on airlines. The airport served 57.7 million passengers in 2023, ranking first in Florida and seventh in the U.S., as <a href="https://simpleflying.com/orlando-airport-top-airlines/">reported </a>by Simple Flying.
According to the report, these are the largest airlines for the airport based on market share:
<ol>
<li>Southwest Airlines Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUV#NYSE">LUV</a>): 25%</li>
<li>Spirit Airlines Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAVE#NYSE">SAVE</a>): 14%</li>
<li>Delta Air Lines Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>): 12%</li>
<li>JetBlue Airways Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBLU#NASDAQ">JBLU</a>): 11%</li>
<li>Frontier Group Holdings (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ulcc#NASDAQ">ULCC</a>): 10%</li>
<li>American Airlines Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>): 9%</li>
<li>United Airlines Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>): 7%</li>
</ol>
These seven airlines could see the biggest impact from the Orlando airport closing. The airports in Tampa and Southwest Florida (Fort Myers) also rank among the busiest airports in Florida.
Other large operators at Florida airports include Allegiant Travel Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALGT#NASDAQ">ALGT</a>) and Sun Country Airlines Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNCY#NASDAQ">SNCY</a>), although these airlines could be less impacted by the hurricane and the flight cancellations.
Investors should also monitor the U.S. Global Jets ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JETS#NYSE">JETS</a>), which tracks the overall airline sector and could be highly volatile if the airports face extended closures and cancellations.
The impact on Spirit Airlines could be particularly noteworthy as the company is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41182466/spirit-airlines-drops-over-40-amid-bankruptcy-discussions">reportedly exploring bankruptcy. </a>
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Hurricane Milton Closes Multiple Florida Airports, Over 3,000 Flights Canceled And Delayed: 10 Airline Stocks That Could Be Hit Hardest

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on United Airlines Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with UAL, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 57 uncommon options trades for United Airlines Holdings.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 40% bullish and 56%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 26 are puts, for a total amount of $4,275,220, and 31 are calls, for a total amount of $2,743,929.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $40.0 and $75.0 for United Airlines Holdings, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for United Airlines Holdings options trades today is 1966.82 with a total volume of 56,276.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for United Airlines Holdings's big money trades within a strike price range of $40.0 to $75.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>United Airlines Holdings Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1728495970_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</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 style="text-align: right;">Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>UAL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$2.72</td>
<td>$2.62</td>
<td>$2.71</td>
<td>$57.50</td>
<td>$943.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">797</td>
<td>6.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UAL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$2.67</td>
<td>$2.55</td>
<td>$2.67</td>
<td>$57.50</td>
<td>$534.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">797</td>
<td>6.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UAL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$3.5</td>
<td>$3.35</td>
<td>$3.45</td>
<td>$57.50</td>
<td>$406.7K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">901</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UAL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$2.88</td>
<td>$2.49</td>
<td>$2.6</td>
<td>$57.50</td>
<td>$390.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">797</td>
<td>4.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UAL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$2.63</td>
<td>$2.54</td>
<td>$2.56</td>
<td>$57.50</td>
<td>$384.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">797</td>
<td>3.2K</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 U.S. peers.
In light of the recent options history for United Airlines Holdings, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Current Position of United Airlines Holdings</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 3,236,186, the UAL's price is up by 0.46%, now at $60.28. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 6 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On United Airlines Holdings</h3>
Over the past month, 2 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $72.5.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Susquehanna continues to hold a Positive rating for United Airlines Holdings, targeting a price of $70. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Jefferies continues to hold a Buy rating for United Airlines Holdings, targeting a price of $75. 
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United Airlines Holdings's Options: A Look at What the Big Money is Thinking

Susquehanna analyst Christopher Stathoulopoulos maintains United Airlines Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>) with a Positive and raises the price target from $60 to $70.

Susquehanna Maintains Positive on United Airlines Holdings, Raises Price Target to $70

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 will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<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 style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>LASE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$7.50</td>
<td>$35.2K</td>
<td>13</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">840</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DAL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/11/24</td>
<td>$51.00</td>
<td>$25.4K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">457</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KNX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$57.50</td>
<td>$29.2K</td>
<td>441</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">195</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$410.00</td>
<td>$57.4K</td>
<td>263</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">190</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EH</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$47.7K</td>
<td>437</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">123</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UBER</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$84.7K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">111</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$390.00</td>
<td>$43.4K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">110</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/22/24</td>
<td>$63.00</td>
<td>$31.0K</td>
<td>4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FDX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$37.9K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">66</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AXON</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$420.00</td>
<td>$25.3K</td>
<td>160</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">56</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding LASE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LASE#NASDAQ">LASE</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 38 day(s) on November 15, 2024. Parties traded 235 contract(s) at a $7.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 16 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.2K, with a price of $150.0 per contract. There were 13 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 840 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For DAL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 3 day(s) on October 11, 2024. This event was a transfer of 156 contract(s) at a $51.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.4K, with a price of $163.0 per contract. There were 1464 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 457 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For KNX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KNX#NYSE">KNX</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 101 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 195 contract(s) at a $57.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.2K, with a price of $150.0 per contract. There were 441 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 195 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For DE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DE#NYSE">DE</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 73 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 27 contract(s) at a $410.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $57.4K, with a price of $2127.0 per contract. There were 263 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 190 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For EH (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EH#NASDAQ">EH</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 191 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 111 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 32 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $47.7K, with a price of $430.0 per contract. There were 437 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 123 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For UBER (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 801 day(s) on December 18, 2026. This event was a transfer of 110 contract(s) at a $120.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $84.7K, with a price of $770.0 per contract. There were 1168 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 111 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CAT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 38 day(s) on November 15, 2024. This event was a transfer of 28 contract(s) at a $390.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $43.4K, with a price of $1550.0 per contract. There were 1926 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 110 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 sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 45 day(s) on November 22, 2024. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $63.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 30 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.0K, with a price of $310.0 per contract. There were 4 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 100 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For FDX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDX#NYSE">FDX</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 101 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 30 contract(s) at a $270.00 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 $37.9K, with a price of $1265.0 per contract. There were 1482 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 66 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AXON (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXON#NASDAQ">AXON</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 10 day(s) on October 18, 2024. Parties traded 20 contract(s) at a $420.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.3K, with a price of $1269.0 per contract. There were 160 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 56 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 about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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10 Industrials Stocks Whale Activity In Today's Session

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>) are all anticipated to report 2024 fiscal year third quarter earnings within the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/41189534">next two weeks</a>.
What To Know: Analysts estimate that American will report revenue of $13.44 billion and EPS of 8 cents. For United, analysts estimate $14.78 billion in revenue and EPS of $3.08, while Delta is projected to report revenue of $14.70 billion and EPS of $1.54.
Delta is anticipated to report earnings on Thursday and hold its investor day on November 20. Bank of America stated, in a note, that it believes this calendar set up may cause Delta to issue conservative guidance for the fourth quarter come Thursday. On the flip side, the bank said that Delta could, &#8220;guide appropriately to focus investor day content on the longer-term outlook.&#8221;
Back In July, American Airlines estimated its third quarter EPS to be approximately breakeven. Bank of America believes American will do better than breakeven, estimating third quarter EPS of 26 cents. The bank said that its EPS forecast is driven by favorable moves in fuel and unit revenues.
The bank noted that many United Airlines investors anticipate capital returns may be imminent, particularly through share repurchases. Bank of America expressed uncertainty about the exact timing, suggesting it could be as early as mid-October or possibly delayed until 2025.
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Price Action: At the time of publication, American stock is trading 0.17% higher at $11.53, Delta stock is moving 0.49% lower at $49.04 and United shares are trading 0.51% higher at $58.52, according to data from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>.
Image: Courtesy of American Airlines

What's Going On With Delta, United and American Airlines Shares Monday?

United Airlines Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>) shares are trading higher by 4.9% to $58.39 Friday afternoon. Shares of airline companies are trading higher following a report suggesting that Spirit Airlines is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41182466/spirit-airlines-drops-over-40-amid-bankruptcy-discussions">considering bankruptcy</a>.
What&#8217;s Happening: United Airlines shares rose Friday as news broke that budget carrier Spirit Airlines was engaging in bankruptcy talks with bondholders, potentially signaling a major shift in the competitive landscape of the U.S. airline industry. 
Spirit, grappling with $3.3 billion in debt and facing the possibility of a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, has seen its stock plummet by more than 40% in pre-market trading, leading investors to reassess the future of low-cost carriers and the broader implications for major airlines like United.
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Spirit&#8217;s financial troubles come at a time when the airline industry is already dealing with challenges stemming from rising operational costs, ongoing labor disputes and the post-pandemic recovery. 
However, for United Airlines, one of the largest full-service carriers in the U.S., the potential exit or significant weakening of a key low-cost competitor could have beneficial implications. 
What Else: Spirit's troubles are multifaceted. The airline has not posted an annual profit since the pandemic, is burdened by maturing secured bonds, and has been forced to cut capacity due to engine recalls and pilot furloughs. 
These operational setbacks could further benefit United Airlines, as travelers—especially those on routes affected by Spirit's capacity cuts—may seek alternatives, increasing demand for United's domestic and short-haul international flights. 
In particular, Spirit&#8217;s struggles could give United an opportunity to expand its presence in key markets, especially those where Spirit had significant operations.
In addition to Spirit's market share becoming more vulnerable, United Airlines is also better positioned financially to withstand current industry headwinds. United's balance sheet, access to capital and ability to maintain its fleet give it an edge in absorbing additional demand without compromising service levels or customer experience. 
United's recent focus on enhancing its operational performance, expanding its fleet, and improving its profitability further solidifies its position as a key beneficiary of Spirit's potential bankruptcy.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How To Buy UAL Stock</h2>
Besides going to a brokerage platform to purchase a share &#8211; or fractional share &#8211; of stock, you can also gain access to shares either by buying an exchange traded fund (ETF) that holds the stock itself, or by allocating yourself to a strategy in your 401(k) that would seek to acquire shares in a mutual fund or other instrument. 
For example, in United Airlines Holdings&#8217; case, it is in the Industrials sector. An ETF will likely hold shares in many liquid and large companies that help track that sector, allowing an investor to gain exposure to the trends within that segment.
According to data from&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>, UAL has a 52-week high of $60.23 and a 52-week low of $33.68.

Why United Airlines (UAL) Stock Is Rising

A stronger-than-expected September jobs report fueled gains on Wall Street, overshadowing investor concerns that had been driven by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/10/41126038/iran-attacks-israel-with-missiles-middle-east-tensions-escalates-s-p-500-stocks-bitcoin-fall-as-oil">East earlier this week. </a>
The U.S. economy added 254,000 nonfarm payroll jobs in September, a significant jump from August's 159,000 and well above forecasts of 140,000. This marked the most robust employment growth since March 2024.
In addition, the unemployment rate dropped more than anticipated to 4.1%, while average hourly earnings also surpassed expectations, signaling a red-hot labor market.
Small-cap stocks outpaced their large-cap peers as worries about an economic slowdown subsided further. Meanwhile, traders adjusted their outlook for the Federal Reserve's November meeting, reducing the probability of a 50-basis-point rate cut from 30% to just 10% as the stronger jobs data diminished the need for a more aggressive policy move.
U.S. Treasury yields rose sharply in response to the solid labor market data. The 2-year yield climbed by 20 basis points, while the 10-year yield increased by 12 basis points. 
Chinese equities continued their upward trajectory, driven by ongoing domestic stimulus measures. The iShares China Large-Cap ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FXI#NYSE">FXI</a>) reached levels last seen in February 2022, just before Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Gold dipped 0.3% as the U.S. dollar strengthened and bond yields climbed. Oil prices extended their rally for the fourth consecutive session, with WTI crude hitting $75 per barrel during intraday trading.
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) surged 2.2%, climbing to $62,000.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Friday&#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>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,203.80</td>
<td>1.1 %</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>19,932.47</td>
<td>0.7%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,727.63</td>
<td>0.5%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>42,146.54</td>
<td>0.3%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 1:35 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to <a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent100424&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a> data: 
<ul>
<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>)&nbsp;rose 0.5% to $570.47.</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;inched 0.3% higher to $421.66.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy Invesco QQQ Trust Series (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) rose 0.7% to $484.95.</li>
<li>The iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) rallied 1.2% to $218.77.</li>
<li>The Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLF#NYSE">XLF</a>) outperformed, up 1.2%. The Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLRE#NYSE">XLRE</a>) lagged, down 0.8%.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Friday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Semiconductor stocks rallied, with Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) leading gains, up over 4%. </li>
<li>Rivian Automotive Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>) fell over 4% on a quarterly revenue miss. </li>
<li>Spirit Airlines Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAVE#NYSE">SAVE</a>) tumbled 26%, amid bankruptcy discussions with creditors following the failed merger with JetBlue Airways Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBLU#NASDAQ">JBLU</a>). Peers such as American Airlines Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NYSE">AAL</a>) and United Airlines Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>) rallied on the news, up by 5.4% and 3.6%, respectively. </li>
</ul>
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Wall Street Rallies, Small Caps Outperform On Strong Jobs Report, Chinese Stocks Soar To 32-Month Highs: What's Driving Markets Friday?

When word got around that Spirit Airlines, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAVE#NYSE">SAVE</a>) was <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/41182466">considering a bankruptcy</a> filing, critics quickly took to social media to blame the Biden administration. 
Why? Recall how, in January, U.S. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/01/36648448/jetblue-spirit-airlines-merger-blocked-spirit-shares-tumble">antitrust regulators successfully blocked</a> JetBlue Airways Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBLU#NASDAQ">JBLU</a>) from buying Spirit for $3.8 billion. Indeed, over the past four years, regulators <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/09/40693260/kroger-albertsons-merger-in-ftc-crosshairs-customers-competitors-at-risk">often hold up</a> M&amp;A activity they consider anti-competitive, such as <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/large-cap/22/10/29266605/kroger-albertsons-finally-seal-the-rumored-merger-deal-see-highlights">the $25 billion merger</a> between Kroger Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KR#NYSE">KR</a>) and Alberstons Companies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACI#NYSE">ACI</a>).
The JetBlue/Spirit scenario was no different. Fast-forward to this week: The <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/spirit-airlines-in-talks-with-bondholders-over-terms-of-potential-bankruptcy-filing-fdd23fae">Wall Street Journal</a> reported Spirit is in talks with bondholders and creditors to see if a Chapter 11 bankruptcy is the best option for the troubled carrier.
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The JetBlue deal would have saved jobs and the airline, observers argued. It&#8217;s worth noting Spirit&#8217;s problems stem from having to ground several Airbus planes due to turbofan engine problems.
Bank of America Securities analysts noted in January that Spirit&#8217;s ongoing engine repairs hurt &#8220;the traditional ultra-low cost business model.&#8221;
Dania Beach, Florida-based Spirit also attributed its financial struggles to an &#8220;intense competitive battle&#8221; for price-sensitive leisure travelers, as well as an oversupply of airline seats in the domestic market.
&#8220;You can think [sic] Biden and his FTC crew for this. Way to go Joe!&#8221; a social media user posted.
Precedent shows that a deal with JetBlue wouldn&#8217;t have been a safety net for Spirit as most major airline mergers lead to job losses, regardless of whether the target is a distressed asset.
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The scale and impact can vary depending on several factors such as the size of the merger. Here are a few examples of job losses from major mergers:
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<li>American Airlines (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>) and US Airways: After the 2013 merger, there were several thousand job losses. Estimates ranged from 1,500 to 3,000 positions cut. </li>
<li>United Airlines (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>) and Continental Airlines: The 2010 merger resulted in the elimination of roughly 1,500 to 2,000 job losses. These cuts were primarily due to redundant corporate and administrative positions. </li>
<li>Delta Air Lines, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>) and Northwest Airlines: While the 2008 merger helped the combined airline grow, but also led to an estimated 2,000 to 3,000 job losses.</li>
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Airline mergers often lead to route and capacity optimization, reducing staffing needs in less profitable areas. Cost synergies, like lowering fuel and labor costs, can prompt additional cuts as well. Fleet consolidation may phase out older aircraft, affecting technical staff.
Union agreements and labor contracts might also lead to layoffs as the merged airline harmonizes pay and benefits across the workforce.
While not all mergers result in severe job losses, neither do bankruptcies. Jobs can sometimes be saved when a company files for Chapter 11, since the process allows a company to reorganize its debts and operations while continuing to operate, giving it a chance to become financially viable. 
During this process, the company may restructure contracts, renegotiate with creditors and streamline operations, which can help preserve jobs that would otherwise be lost in a complete liquidation. While layoffs may occur, Chapter 11 provides more opportunities for the business to recover and protect a portion of its workforce.
Spirit&#8217;s debt load hovers around $3.3 billion, per the Wall Street Journal.
Recent airline bankruptcies include Virgin America and Monarch Airlines, both in 2017; WOW Air in 2019; and LATAM Airlines Group SA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LTM#NYSE">LTM</a>) in 2020. LATAM emerged from bankruptcy in 2022 stronger and is now larger and leaner, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/10/41123208/latam-airlines-earnings-will-remain-higher-for-longer-says-bullish-analyst">according to Morgan Stanley analysts</a>.
What&#8217;s Next: It remains to be seen whether Spirit will follow through with bankruptcy. At last check Friday, Spirit stock is trading 26.28% lower at $1.66, according to data from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>.
The stock has lost more than 85% of its value in 2024. 
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Shares of airline companies are trading higher following a report suggesting that Spirit Airlines is considering bankruptcy.

U.S. stocks were higher, with the Dow Jones index gaining more than 50 points on Friday.
Shares of Apogee Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APOG#NASDAQ">APOG</a>) rose sharply during Friday's session after the company reported better-than-expected second-quarter financial results and raised its FY25 adjusted EPS<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/10/41182821/architectural-services-company-apogee-smashes-q2-expectations-hikes-fy25-eps-outlook-despite-revenu"> guidance above estimates</a>.
Apogee Enterprises reported second-quarter sales of $342.4 million, beating the consensus estimate of $335.3 million. Adjusted EPS rose 5.9% Y/Y to $1.44, beating the consensus of $1.23.
Apogee Enterprises shares jumped 20.7% to $82.56 on Friday.
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<li>Frontier Group Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ULCC#NASDAQ">ULCC</a>) gained 20.6% to $6.02 following a report suggesting Spirit Airlines is considering filing for bankruptcy. The company, a budget airline, may see a rise in passengers due to a drop in competition.</li>
<li>JetBlue Airways Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBLU#NASDAQ">JBLU</a>) surged 15% to $7.34 following a report suggesting Sprint Airlines is considering filing for bankruptcy. Earlier this year, a judge blocked a merger between the two companies because it could hurt competition and hike ticket prices.</li>
<li>LexinFintech Holdings Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LX#NASDAQ">LX</a>) surged 12.5% to $3.8250.</li>
<li>Capricor Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAPR#NASDAQ">CAPR</a>) gained 11.8% to $19.08 after the company announced it will present its long-term data from the HOPE-2 open-label extension study at the 2024 World Muscle Society Congress.</li>
<li>Arcadium Lithium plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALTM#NYSE">ALTM</a>) rose 10.5% to $3.0950.</li>
<li>Barnes Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/B#NYSE">B</a>) gained 10.3% to $44.22 following a report suggesting that Apollo Global Management is in talks to acquire the company.</li>
<li>JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JKS#NYSE">JKS</a>) shares rose 10.3% to $28.84.</li>
<li>MINISO Group Holding Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MNSO#NASDAQ">MNSO</a>) gained 7.2% to $20.33 after Citigroup initiated coverage on the stock with a Buy rating and announced a price target of $26.8.</li>
<li>V.F. Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VFC#NYSE">VFC</a>) gained 6.6% to $20.81.</li>
<li>Abercrombie &amp; Fitch Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANF#NYSE">ANF</a>) climbed 6% to $142.21.</li>
<li>United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>) gained 5.1% to $58.48.</li>
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