United Sees Record 2026 as Premium and Discount Travel Fuels Profit
United Airlines reported a strong Q4 2025: net income $1.04B ($3.19 per share) on $15.4B revenue, with premium revenue up 9% in Q4 and 11% for the year. The company projects 2026 adjusted EPS of $12–$14 (aligned with $13.16 consensus) and Q1 guidance of $1.00–$1.50 per share, signaling potential record earnings driven by robust travel demand, premium and basic-economy ticket sales. The quarter was affected by a $250M pretax hit from the government shutdown and related air-traffic controller shortages, but demand trends remain strong alongside Delta as industry profit leaders.