United airlines stock price eased to $48

United Airlines stock price eased to $48.40 amid sector rotation into defensive industries. Equity strategists advise monitoring capacity utilization metrics for signs of sustained upward momentum. Investors should also note United Airlines's current valuation metrics, including its Forward P/E ratio of 9.62. Its industry sports an average Forward P/E of 10.16, so one might conclude that United Airlines is trading at a discount comparatively. The recent movement in oil prices has been significant. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude surged 20%, from $61 per barrel on May 30 to $73 on June 13, before settling slightly lower at $72. This jump was driven by escalating tensions in the Middle East, with Israel striking Iranian military and nuclear sites, prompting missile retaliation from Iran. Reports indicating Iran’s intention to de-escalate have brought relief to oil markets and airline investors alike, who were concerned about prolonged high fuel costs. ( A Battered Iran Signals It Wants to De-Escalate Hostilities With Israel and Negotiate , Summer Said, Benoit Faucon and Anat Peled, Updated June 16, 2025, The Wall Street Journal) United Airlines stock price climbed to $49.35, following announcements of new Asia-Pacific routes. Long-haul capacity additions are expected to boost Q1 2025 revenue, a driver for share price appreciation.