United Airlines Sharply Cuts Guidance: Why Its Stock Rose After-Hours Instead of Falling?
TradingKey - United Airlines released its first-quarter financial results for the period ending March 31, 2026, after the market closed on April 22. During the period, the company’s net profit was $699 million, a year-on-year increase of 80.4%. Adjusted diluted earnings per share (EPS) was $1.19, significantly higher than the $0.91 reported in the same period last year and exceeding market expectations of $1.09. Total revenue for the group reached $14.608 billion, up 10.6% year-on-year, surpassing the market expectation of $14.46 billion. Passenger revenue accounted for $13.166 billion, an 11% increase year-on-year, also beating the market expectation of $12.96 billion.