United Airlines Stock Falls as Fuel Spike Threatens 2026 Earnings Outlook
United Airlines shares dropped 2.5% to $92.20 Tuesday after jet-fuel prices surged to as much as $200 a barrel, far above recent levels. The airline, which does not hedge fuel, warned of a “meaningful” hit to first-quarter results, with TD Cowen estimating profit could fall to as low as 5 cents a share. Delta and American also traded lower. United’s executives are set to address investors March 17.