United Airlines forecast first-quarter earnings that surpassed analysts\u2019 estimates as the carrier seeks to grow earnings again in 2025 thanks to strong travel demand.
\nThe airline said Tuesday that it expects to earn an adjusted 75 cents to $1.25 in the first three months of the year, above the 54 cents analysts had expected, according to LSEG estimates.
\nUnited\u2019s stock is up more than 180% over the past 12 months as of Tuesday\u2019s close, more than any other U.S. carrier. United shares were up more than 3% in extended trading after it released results.
\nHere is what United reported for the fourth quarter compared with what Wall Street expected, based on estimates compiled by LSEG:
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Earnings per share: $3.26 adjusted vs. $3.00 expected
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Revenue: $14.70 billion vs. $14.47 billion expected
\nFor full-year 2025, United expects to grow adjusted earnings to $11.50 to $13.50, in line with expectations of about $12.82, according to LSEG.
\nUnited and rival Delta have benefitted from strong demand for pricier seats like in business class, international travel and their massive loyalty programs. Delta\u2019s CEO Ed Bastian earlier this month said he expects 2025 to be the carrier\u2019s \u201cbest financial year in our history.\u201d
\nUnited reported a $985 million profit for the fourth quarter, up 64% over last year, on $14.70 billion in revenue, which was up about 8% from a year earlier. Adjusting for one-time items, United reported $3.26 a share for the fourth quarter, also ahead of expectations.
\nLoyalty-program revenue, as well as international, domestic and basic economy-class revenue all rose from a year earlier and unit revenue, which measures pricing power, turned positive over the same quarter of 2023.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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