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Quarterly ResultJul 16, 2026, 04:27 PM

United Airlines Q2 Revenue $17.67B, Net Income $805M, EPS $2.46

AI Summary

United Airlines Holdings, Inc. reported a significant increase in total operating revenue for Q2 2026, reaching $17.67 billion, up from $15.24 billion in the prior year. However, net income for the quarter decreased to $805 million, resulting in diluted EPS of $2.46, primarily due to a substantial rise in aircraft fuel expenses. For the first six months of 2026, both total operating revenue and net income showed growth compared to the same period in 2025.

Key Highlights

  • Q2 2026 total operating revenue increased to $17.67 billion from $15.24 billion in Q2 2025.
  • Q2 2026 net income decreased to $805 million from $973 million in Q2 2025.
  • Q2 2026 diluted earnings per share was $2.46, down from $2.97 in Q2 2025.
  • Aircraft fuel expense for Q2 2026 significantly rose to $5.11 billion from $2.78 billion in Q2 2025.
  • Year-to-date (H1 2026) total operating revenue grew to $32.28 billion from $28.45 billion in H1 2025.
  • Year-to-date (H1 2026) net income increased to $1.50 billion from $1.36 billion in H1 2025.
  • Net cash provided by operating activities for H1 2026 was $6.41 billion, up from $5.93 billion in H1 2025.
  • The company repurchased $27 million of common stock in H1 2026, with $755 million remaining under the program.