United stock price rose to $53

United stock price rose to $53.44 after management announced a fleet modernization plan, which could lower maintenance costs long-term and improve operating margins. Let's take a closer look to see what the different types of shareholders can tell us about United Airlines Holdings. 5 Hot Stocks to Buy Now: October's Top Picks With Major Upside United stock price recorded a weekly gain of 3.7%, outperforming the S&P 500 transportation index. Analysts attribute the surge to strong forward bookings data and improving consumer travel sentiment.