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United sees demand 'strengthening' as profits edge lower
United Airlines raised capacity 7% and beat earnings per share estimates at $2.78 despite revenue falling short of forecasts, with strong premium cabin sales reported.
- On Oct. 15, 2025, United Airlines reported third-quarter revenue of $15.2 billion, up 2.6, with net income of $949 million, down 1.7.
- Amid competition from Delta Air Lines, United Airlines increased capacity by 7.1% and plans over $1 billion in customer investments, United CEO Scott Kirby said last month.
- Earnings details reveal adjusted diluted earnings per share $2.78 and diluted earnings per share $2.90, despite unit passenger revenue domestic-3.3% and international-7.1%.
- After the market close Wednesday, United guided fourth-quarter adjusted EPS of $3.00 to $3.50 and expects the highest single-quarter operating revenue, but shares fell 1.8% in after-hours trading.
- JPMorgan analysts highlighted an overweight rating and price target $149 , but flagged risks including demand slowdown, labor costs, OEM delays, and forward-looking statement caution.
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United Airlines forecasts highest-ever quarterly revenue on travel demand boost
United Airlines forecast stronger earnings in the current quarter on Wednesday as it expects rising travel demand and improved pricing power to produce the highest quarterly revenue in the company's history.
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The U.S. airline United Airlines posted on Wednesday an increase in revenue in the third quarter thanks to sustained traffic, with the Chicago group anticipating a further increase in demand over the last three months of the year.
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