
United Airlines Holdings (UAL) earnings history, EPS estimates, revenue forecasts and company guidance.
Earnings Per Share (Non-GAAP)
Quarterly Revenue (Billions)
United Airlines Holdings (UAL) last issued guidance on July 16, 2026 for Q3 2026. The company guided earnings per share in the range of $2.5 - $3.5, compared to a consensus EPS estimate of $3.18.
Compared to prior guidance, United Airlines Holdings lowered its EPS outlook from a previous range of $9 - $11.
United Airlines Holdings has issued 31 guidance updates between October 18, 2022 and July 16, 2026. During this period, the company raised its outlook 9 times and lowered it 15 times, providing investors with insight into management's evolving expectations.
| Metric | Q2 '26 | Q1 '26 | Q4 '25 | Q3 '25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Per Share (Non-GAAP) | ||||
| Estimate | $1.81 | $1.09 | $2.96 | $2.66 |
| Actual | $1.99 | $1.19 | $3.10 | $2.78 |
| Surprise | +9.94% | +9.17% | +4.73% | +4.51% |
| Revenue | ||||
| Estimate | $17.58B | $14.35B | $15.36B | $15.29B |
| Actual | $17.67B | $14.61B | $15.40B | $15.22B |
| Surprise | +0.51% | +1.77% | +0.26% | -0.45% |
| Metric | Q3 '26E | Q4 '26E | Q1 '27E | Q2 '27E |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Per Share (Non-GAAP) | ||||
| Consensus | $2.94 | $3.66 | $1.20 | $3.58 |
| Revenue | ||||
| Consensus | $17.81B | $17.85B | — | — |
| Fiscal Quarter | Date Reported | Actual EPS | Estimated EPS | Surprise % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 | Jul 15, 2026 | $1.99 | $1.81 | 9.94 % |
| Q1 | Apr 21, 2026 | $1.19 | $1.09 | 9.17 % |
| Q4 | Jan 20, 2026 | $3.10 | $2.96 | 4.73 % |
| Q3 | Oct 15, 2025 | $2.78 | $2.66 | 4.51 % |
| Fiscal Quarter | Date Reported | Actual Revenue | Estimated Revenue | Surprise % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 | Jul 15, 2026 | $17.67B | $17.58B | 0.51 % |
| Q1 | Apr 21, 2026 | $14.61B | $14.35B | 1.77 % |
| Q4 | Jan 20, 2026 | $15.40B | $15.36B | 0.26 % |
| Q3 | Oct 15, 2025 | $15.23B | $15.29B | -0.45 % |