United Airlines Beat Expectations

United Airlines (UAL) reported earnings of $0.91 per share on revenue of $13.21 billion for the first quarter ended March 2025. The consensus earnings estimate was $0.75 per share on revenue of $13.49 billion. The Earnings Whisper number was $0.76 per share. The company beat expectations by 19.74% while revenue grew 5.38% on a year-over-year basis.

The company said it expects second quarter earnings of $3.25 to $4.25 per share. The current consensus earnings estimate is $4.25 per share for the quarter ending June 30, 2025. The company also said it continues to expect 2025 earnings of $11.50 to $13.50 per share in a stable environment, but said it expects earnings of $7.00 to $9.00 per share in a recessionary environment. The current consensus earnings estimate is $10.77 per share for the year ending December 31, 2025.

United Continental Holdings Inc transports people and cargo through its mainline operations, which use jet aircraft with at least 118 seats, and its regional operations.