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United Airlines: Cleared For Takeoff As It Approaches Buy Point?

Key Points

  • Shares of United have been forming a base below a previous high, indicating a possible breakout scenario.
  • Recent market weakness has caused United to sell off, potentially forming a handle with an early buy point.
  • The current price consolidation qualifies as a bullish first-stage base.
  • American Airlines is forming a similar base to United's and could also be in a buy range soon.
  • Analysts expect both United and American to grow earnings at double-digit rates this year. 
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Companies Mentioned in This Article

CompanyMarketRank™Current PricePrice ChangeDividend YieldP/E RatioConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target
United Airlines (UAL)
4.7462 of 5 stars
$69.05+1.5%N/A7.32Buy$96.60
American Airlines Group (AAL)
4.9029 of 5 stars
$9.61+3.1%4.16%8.43Moderate Buy$16.95
Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B)
0.8821 of 5 stars
$531.99+1.0%N/A10.75Moderate Buy$520.00
Delta Air Lines (DAL)
4.9283 of 5 stars
$42.00+1.4%1.43%7.88Moderate Buy$61.06
Southwest Airlines (LUV)
4.3855 of 5 stars
$26.47+3.7%2.72%36.76Reduce$30.54
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