Analysts maintained bullish ratings and raised price targets for United Airlines despite weather-related flight cancellations and the announcement of new international routes. However, the airline warned of significant financial headwinds due to energy market volatility and geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. Surging oil prices are expected to impact fuel costs by nearly $6 billion, directly affecting the company's forward-looking outlook ahead of its earnings report.
The US carrier projects a massive increase in fuel expenses driven by volatile energy markets, threatening future margins despite its recent quarterly performance.
Read the full storyAnalysts highlight UAL's sector leadership as a buffer against rising fuel costs driven by geopolitical instability in the Strait of Hormuz.
Analysts hiked UAL price targets and the airline announced new 2026 international routes, outweighing the impact of 620 weather-related flight cancellations.