Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards United Airlines Holdings (NASDAQ:UAL), and it’s something market players shouldn’t ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in UAL usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga’s options scanner highlighted 18 extraordinary options activities for United Airlines Holdings. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 55% leaning bullish and 33% bearish. Among these notable options, 8 are puts, totaling $340,398, and 10 are calls, amounting to $392,473.
Predicted Price Range
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $57.5 to $135.0 for United Airlines Holdings over the recent three months.
Analyzing Volume & Open Interest
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for United Airlines Holdings’s options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across United Airlines Holdings’s significant trades, within a strike price range of $57.5 to $135.0, over the past month.
United Airlines Holdings Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview
Biggest Options Spotted:
| Symbol |
PUT/CALL |
Trade Type |
Sentiment |
Exp. Date |
Ask |
Bid |
Price |
Strike Price |
Total Trade Price |
Open Interest |
Volume |
| UAL |
PUT |
TRADE |
BEARISH |
09/19/25 |
$15.3 |
$13.9 |
$15.0 |
$97.50 |
$75.0K |
13 |
0 |
| UAL |
PUT |
TRADE |
BEARISH |
09/19/25 |
$15.05 |
$14.8 |
$14.95 |
$97.50 |
$74.7K |
13 |
50 |
| UAL |
CALL |
SWEEP |
BULLISH |
12/19/25 |
$8.0 |
$7.8 |
$7.95 |
$135.00 |
$71.5K |
69 |
90 |
| UAL |
CALL |
TRADE |
BEARISH |
12/20/24 |
$6.15 |
$6.1 |
$6.1 |
$93.00 |
$54.2K |
71 |
107 |
| UAL |
CALL |
TRADE |
BULLISH |
06/20/25 |
$16.1 |
$16.0 |
$16.1 |
$92.50 |
$48.3K |
119 |
30 |
About United Airlines Holdings
United Airlines is a major us network carrier with hubs in San Francisco, Chicago, Houston, Denver, Los Angeles, New York/Newark, and Washington, D.C. United operates a hub-and-spoke system that is more focused on international and long-haul travel than its large us peers.
Where Is United Airlines Holdings Standing Right Now?
- With a trading volume of 1,461,688, the price of UAL is down by -0.01%, reaching $96.5.
- Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be overbought.
- Next earnings report is scheduled for 55 days from now.
Professional Analyst Ratings for United Airlines Holdings
A total of 5 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $131.0.
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* Reflecting concerns, an analyst from UBS lowers its rating to Buy with a new price target of $139.
* An analyst from Goldman Sachs downgraded its action to Buy with a price target of $119.
* An analyst from TD Cowen persists with their Buy rating on United Airlines Holdings, maintaining a target price of $125.
* Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Citigroup continues to hold a Buy rating for United Airlines Holdings, targeting a price of $122.
* Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Barclays continues to hold a Overweight rating for United Airlines Holdings, targeting a price of $150.
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