UAL monthly performance report
Monthly UAL research: returns, drawdown, relative strength, seasonality, and key stats.
UAL monthly report
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Key takeaways
- United Airlines Holdings (UAL) closed August 2026 at $129.12, up 6.42% for the month and +45.29% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, UAL is +15.47%, outperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +12.71% YTD.
- The stock is trading +21.73% versus its 200-day moving average ($106.07), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, UAL has outperformed the S&P 500 by +74.54%, with a relative strength index reading of 141.1.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 56.4% — 22 positive months versus 17 negative months.
United Airlines Holdings ended August 2026 at $129.12, posting a monthly return of +6.42%. The S&P 500 returned +2.88% over the same window, leaving relative performance at +3.54%.
The current quarter stands at −12.92% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +21.73% versus the 200-day moving average ($106.07).
Year-to-date, UAL is +15.47% against SPY +12.71%, a gap of +2.77%. The stock is currently −6.95% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −49.19%.
| Period | UAL | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −2.74% | −0.16% | −2.58% |
| 1 Week | +8.12% | +5.36% | +2.76% |
| 1 Month | +6.42% | +2.88% | +3.54% |
| 3 Months | +39.56% | +6.65% | +32.91% |
| 6 Months |