United Airlines price target raised to $70 from $66 at Raymond James

Raymond James raised the firm’s price target on United Airlines to $70 from $66 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. United’s 1H24 earnings trend drives greater confidence in the $9-$11 2024 EPS, the analyst tells investors in a research note. The firm believes the $7-$9B annual capital expenditures guidance for 2025-2027 was ahead of expectations that had been declining in recent months and plans for 100 narrowbody aircraft on average annually is considerable in terms of operational execution and potential growth, and expects United to focus on maximizing profits, with greater clarify on earnings and free cash flow targets at an investor day event likely later this year.