About United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL)
United Airlines Holdings, Inc. is a Airlines company operating in the Industrials sector.
UAL trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- $104.24
- Market Cap
- $33.87B
- 52-Week High
- $138.77
- 52-Week Low
- $84.64
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Airlines
$1,000 Invested in United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL)
How much would $1,000 invested in UAL be worth today?
What would $1,000 invested in UAL 1 year ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL) in 2025 would be worth $1,116 as of November 2026, representing a +11.6% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in UAL 3 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL) in 2023 would be worth $2,985 as of November 2026, representing a +198.5% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in UAL 5 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL) in 2021 would be worth $2,235 as of November 2026, representing a +123.5% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in UAL 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL) in 2016 would be worth $1,875 as of November 2026, representing a +87.5% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in UAL at IPO be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL) at IPO would be worth $3,288 as of November 2026, representing a +228.8% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 20+ years (248 months), United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL) has averaged a monthly return of +1.73% with a median return of +0.62%. The stock had 130 positive months (52%) and 118 negative months (48%). The best month in UAL's history was December 2009 with a +66.4% return, while the worst was March 2020 at -48.8%. Historically, October tends to be the strongest month (averaging +8.2%), and March the weakest (-4.0%).
UAL's longest winning streak was 7 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 6 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2024 with a cumulative return of +98.8%, and the worst was 2020 at -41.1%.
Annual Returns
Over 20 years of trading history, United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL) has delivered an average annual return of +14.09% with a median return of +7.32%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +4.76%. The stock posted gains in 12 years (60%) and losses in 8 years (40%).
UAL's best year was 2024 with a +135.34% gain, while the worst was 2008 at -66.95%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 3, and the longest losing streak was 2 years. UAL achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 9 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 6 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -6.78% | $111.82 | $104.24 |
| 2025 | +15.16% | $97.10 | $111.82 |
| 2024 | +135.34% | $41.26 | $97.10 |
| 2023 | +9.44% | $37.70 | $41.26 |
| 2022 | -13.89% | $43.78 | $37.70 |
| 2021 | +1.23% | $43.25 | $43.78 |
| 2020 | -50.90% | $88.09 | $43.25 |
| 2019 | +5.21% | $83.73 | $88.09 |
| 2018 | +24.23% | $67.40 | $83.73 |
| 2017 | -7.52% | $72.88 | $67.40 |
| 2016 | +27.19% | $57.30 | $72.88 |
| 2015 | -14.34% | $66.89 | $57.30 |
| 2014 | +76.82% | $37.83 | $66.89 |
| 2013 | +61.80% | $23.38 | $37.83 |
| 2012 | +23.90% | $18.87 | $23.38 |
| 2011 | -20.78% | $23.82 | $18.87 |
| 2010 | +84.51% | $12.91 | $23.82 |
| 2009 | +17.15% | $11.02 | $12.91 |
| 2008 | -66.95% | $33.35 | $11.02 |
| 2007 | -18.95% | $41.15 | $33.35 |
Frequently Asked Questions: UAL
What sector is UAL in? ▼
UAL operates in the Industrials sector, specifically in the Airlines industry.
How has UAL performed historically? ▼
Over 20 years of trading history, UAL has posted gains in 12 years (60% of the time). The best year was 2024 with a +135.3% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in UAL? ▼
You can invest in UAL through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold UAL.
Last updated: 11/1/2026