United Airlines Holdings (XSWX:UAL) Pre-Tax Income: CHF3,560 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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XSWX:UAL United Airlines Holdings Inc XSWX:UAL
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What is United Airlines Holdings Pre-Tax Income?

United Airlines Holdings XSWX:UAL -0.93% 83 Pre-Tax Income is CHF3,560 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:UAL with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF71.22. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Pretax income is the income that a company earns before paying income taxes. United Airlines Holdings's pretax income for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF820 Mil. Its pretax income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF3,560 Mil. United Airlines Holdings's pretax margin was 5.81%.

During the past 13 years, United Airlines Holdings's highest Pretax Margin was 10.32%. The lowest was -57.45%. And the median was 6.85%.


United Airlines Holdings  (XSWX:UAL) Pre-Tax Income Explanation

United Airlines Holdings's Pretax Margin for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Pretax Margin=Pretax Income/Revenue
=820.082/14125.23
=5.81%

During the past 13 years, United Airlines Holdings's highest Pretax Margin was 10.32%. The lowest was -57.45%. And the median was 6.85%.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.


United Airlines Holdings Pre-Tax Income Related Terms


United Airlines Holdings Pre-Tax Income Historical Data

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The historical data trend for United Airlines Holdings's Pre-Tax Income can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

United Airlines Holdings Pre-Tax Income Chart

United Airlines Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Pre-Tax Income
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2,355.00 922.28 2,929.08 3,716.19 3,431.45

United Airlines Holdings Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Pre-Tax Income Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1,014.87 999.11 1,055.89 684.95 820.08

XSWX:UAL vs LUV, DAL, AAL: Pre-Tax Income Comparison

For the Airlines subindustry, United Airlines Holdings's Pre-Tax Income, along with its competitors' market caps and Pre-Tax Income data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


United Airlines Holdings Pre-Tax Income vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, United Airlines Holdings's Pre-Tax Income distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where United Airlines Holdings's Pre-Tax Income falls into.


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United Airlines Holdings Pre-Tax Income Calculation

This is the income that a company earns before paying income taxes.

United Airlines Holdings's Pretax Income for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Pretax Income=Operating Income+Non Operating Income+Interest Expense+Interest Income+Other
=3962.187+-87.659+-929.982+486.906+-0.00099999999974898
=3,431

United Airlines Holdings's Pretax Income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Pretax Income=Operating Income+Non Operating Income+Interest Expense+Interest Income+Other
=760.134+168.652+-227.001+118.296+0.00099999999986267
=820

Pre-Tax Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF3,560 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Pre-Tax Income →
What does a Pre-Tax Income of CHF3,560 Mil mean?
United Airlines Holdings (XSWX:UAL) has a Pre-Tax Income of CHF3,560 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on United Airlines Holdings and its competitors.
Is United Airlines Holdings' Pre-Tax Income too high?
United Airlines Holdings' current Pre-Tax Income is CHF3,560 Mil. Overall, United Airlines Holdings has a GF Score™ of 83/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Airlines Holdings' Pre-Tax Income compare to LUV and DAL?
United Airlines Holdings' Pre-Tax Income of CHF3,560 Mil can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Pre-Tax Income for a Transportation company?
A good Pre-Tax Income depends on the Transportation industry context. However, Pre-Tax Income should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Pre-Tax Income mean?
A high Pre-Tax Income can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on United Airlines Holdings and its competitors. United Airlines Holdings's current Pre-Tax Income is CHF3,560 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is United Airlines Holdings stock overvalued right now?
United Airlines Holdings (XSWX:UAL) has a current Pre-Tax Income of CHF3,560 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF71.22, compared to a current price of CHF98.77 — trading 38.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Pre-Tax Income is CHF3,560 Mil. United Airlines Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Pre-Tax Income calculated?
Pre-Tax Income is calculated from a company's financial statements. For United Airlines Holdings (XSWX:UAL), the current Pre-Tax Income is CHF3,560 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is United Airlines Holdings (XSWX:UAL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Airlines Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF98.77 is trading 38.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF71.22.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:UAL:

  • Pre-Tax Income: CHF3,560 Mil
  • GF Value™: CHF71.22 vs. price of CHF98.77 (38.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:UAL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


United Airlines Holdings Business Description

Address 233 South Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, USA, 60606
Chicago-based United Airlines is a major US network carrier with hubs in San Francisco, Chicago, Houston, Denver, Los Angeles, Newark, and Washington, D.C. United operates a hub-and-spoke system that is more focused on international and long-haul travel, especially across the Pacific, than its large US peers.
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