United Air Sees Upside to Target After June Optimism Jolt

United Airlines Holdings Inc. said the second half of the year has become more predictable and suggested it may be able to beat its earnings targets after customers resumed booking flights following a tumultuous start to 2025.

United rose 5.8% to $93.61 in early trading in New York, pulling up other carriers. The airline narrowed the range for its full-year earnings target to a band of $9 to $11, and Chief Executive Officer Scott Kirby called the goal conservative that has possible “upside.”