Key TakeawaysUnited Airlines delivers Q2 earnings Wednesday; Wall Street anticipates 15.6% year-over-year revenue increaseUBS maintains Buy recommendation with $153 price objective, suggesting approximately 28% potential gain from current ~$120 levelUBS projects Q2 earnings per share at $1.91, surpassing Street consensus of $1.86Delta’s Q2 revenue climbed 18.7%, featuring 20% corporate revenue expansion — viewed as encouraging indicator for UAL13 Wall Street analysts have increased UAL profit projections prior to Wednesday’s earnings releaseUnited Airlines (UAL) prepares to unveil its second quarter financial results Wednesday afternoon, with Wall Street observers eager to determine whether the airline can maintain momentum from a robust year opening. Shares currently hover near $120, compared to the average Street price objective of $153.97.United Airlines Holdings, Inc., UALUBS confirmed its Buy stance on UAL Monday, maintaining its $153 price objective. The firm projects Q2 earnings per share at $1.91, exceeding the Street consensus of $1.86 and falling within the company’s guidance band of $1.00 to $2.00.Analysts project revenue expansion of 15.6% year over year for the quarter. This would represent substantial improvement from the 1.7% increase recorded during the comparable 2024 period.During the previous quarter, UAL delivered revenues totaling $14.61 billion, representing a 10.6% year-over-year climb. The airline exceeded earnings per share expectations but fell short on EBITDA, while generating 63.39 billion revenue passenger miles, up 6.5%.Wall Street professionals have remained relatively unchanged in their projections over the past month. Nevertheless, United has fallen short of revenue expectations on multiple occasions throughout the previous two years, prompting analysts to set the bar with measured caution.UBS observed that most institutional investors anticipate performance near the upper boundary of guidance — though not surpassing it. Buy-side expectations for revenue per available seat mile and cost per available seat mile excluding fuel align closely with UBS projections.The investment bank’s Q2 model incorporates 3% available seat mile expansion, 12.8% revenue per available seat mile, 7% cost per available seat mile excluding fuel, and jet fuel priced at $4.25 per gallon.Delta’s Performance Provides Industry InsightDelta’s Q2 financial results, already disclosed, provide investors with valuable perspective on the quarter. Delta announced revenue growth of 18.7%, exceeding estimates by 3.9%, alongside revenue per available seat mile reaching 12.4%.Delta recorded 20% expansion in corporate revenue alongside a 17% surge in premium revenue. UBS highlighted both metrics as favorable signals for United considering its comparable business composition.UBS additionally suggested United might demonstrate stronger sequential improvement in its Atlantic operations compared to Delta, which experienced Atlantic unit revenue growth of 7% — matching its Q1 trajectory.Delta’s shares declined 2.8% following its earnings announcement despite the impressive figures, serving as a cautionary reminder that solid quarterly performance doesn’t guarantee positive stock movement.Additional DevelopmentsBeyond quarterly results, United recently unveiled a revised seating arrangement for its Airbus A321XLR aircraft, incorporating shared table space in Economy Plus for international flights.The Federal Aviation Administration recently granted Air Space Intelligence an $875 million contract aimed at enhancing U.S. flight scheduling efficiency. The initiative targets congestion reduction throughout the aviation sector.InvestingPro analytics reveal 13 analysts have elevated UAL earnings projections ahead of Wednesday’s announcement, although the platform indicates the stock may be overvalued compared to its Fair Value calculation.United Airlines releases Q2 earnings Wednesday afternoon.The post United Airlines (UAL) Q2 Earnings Preview: Analyst Targets Point to 28% Upside appeared first on Blockonomi.