Stock Pulse
United Airlines (UAL) is partnering with the WNBA's Golden State Valkyries, strengthening its Bay Area presence and brand visibility [1]. The company demonstrated strong 2024 performance with a 46% stock rally driven by record customer numbers and booming travel demand [3], and is projected to have 73.59% upside potential [3]. While Q1 2025 earnings are projected to show revenue growth [5], [9], [10], concerns exist about potential earnings misses [9], [10] and downward revisions of EPS estimates [5], [10], compounded by industry headwinds like slowing revenue growth and trade uncertainty [7], [8]. Despite these concerns, UAL has announced a $1.5 billion share buyback program [9] and is involved in a complex merger agreement with Mesa Air Group and Republic Airways [12].