United Airlines Holdings, Inc.

UAL · Industrials

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 .

Sector
Industrials
Industry
Airlines

Key Statistics

Current Price
$93.96
Market Cap
$30.42B
52-Week High
$119.21
52-Week Low
$52.00
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Airlines

$1,000 Invested in United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL)

1 Year
$1,255
+26%
3 Years
$2,183
+118%
5 Years
$1,505
+50%
10 Years
$1,619
+62%
Since IPO
$2,964
+196%

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 $1,255 as of May 2026, representing a +25.5% 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 $2,183 as of May 2026, representing a +118.3% 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 $1,505 as of May 2026, representing a +50.5% 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 $1,619 as of May 2026, representing a +61.9% 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 $2,964 as of May 2026, representing a +196.4% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+1.71%
Positive Months
127
53% of 241
Negative Months
114
47% of 241
Data Period
20+ years
241 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Dec 2009 (+66.4%)
Best month on avg: October (+8.9%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Mar 2020 (-48.8%)
Worst month on avg: June (-4.4%)

Over the past 20+ years (241 months), United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL) has averaged a monthly return of +1.71% with a median return of +0.62%. The stock had 127 positive months (53%) and 114 negative months (47%). 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 +8.9%), and June the weakest (-4.4%).

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 +13.63% with a median return of +7.32%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +4.21%. 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 7 years.

Avg Return
+13.63%
Best Year
2024 (+135.34%)
Worst Year
2008 (-66.95%)
Positive Years
12/20
Year Return Start End
2026 -15.97% $111.82 $93.96
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: 3/24/2026