United Airlines rises on upbeat outlook

United Airlines Holdings' UAL.O shares up 4.3% at $113 in aftermarket trading

Co issued an upbeat outlook for both the current quarter and the full year, citing strong demand from higher-income and corporate travelers

Airline expects 2026 adj earnings of $12 to $14 per share, compared with analysts' avg estimate of $13.16/share, according to data compiled by LSEG

Co forecasts Q1 adj profit of $1 to $1.50 per share, midpoint of the range being above analysts' average estimate of $1.13

UAL posts Q4 adjusted profit of $3.10/share, above analysts' average expectation of $2.94/share

Q4 revenue up 4.8% from year-ago period at $15.4 billion

UAL rose 15.2% in 2025