UA Announces Q2 2022 Financial Results 20 July / Conference Call 21 July
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UA Announces Q2 2022 Financial Results 20 July / Conference Call 21 July
Earnings call 21 July 2022, 9:30 CDT
https://ir.united.com/events/event-d...-earnings-call
Total operating revenue up 6% over same quarter 2019; expects increase of 11% in third quarter versus the same quarter in 2019
Record TRASM of up 24% over same quarter 2019; expects sequential improvement in third quarter versus the same quarter in 2019
Operating margin of 7.2% and adjusted operating margin of 8.2% marking first quarter of profitability since COVID-19 began
https://www.united.com/en/us/newsroo.../cision-125231
https://ir.united.com/events/event-d...-earnings-call
Total operating revenue up 6% over same quarter 2019; expects increase of 11% in third quarter versus the same quarter in 2019
Record TRASM of up 24% over same quarter 2019; expects sequential improvement in third quarter versus the same quarter in 2019
Operating margin of 7.2% and adjusted operating margin of 8.2% marking first quarter of profitability since COVID-19 began
https://www.united.com/en/us/newsroo.../cision-125231
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I wonder the sustainability of this. I think the pent up demand and the hot economy has people willing to pay a premium vs pre-pandemic levels. FWIW my willingness to continue to pay these crazy domestic fares is beginning to wane.
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Bottom line was heavily impacted by some $1,500 million higher fuel expenses / +59.8% vs Q2 2019.
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PS: It would be really interesting what the additional cost per Q would be, if 2019 catering standards would be reestablished.
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The top line numbers look good, but in context it was a somewhat disappointing quarter for UA. It’s becoming clear the ambitious growth plans discussed in the last few quarters will ultimately prove to be mostly vapor. Near-term projections continue a steady drumbeat of pullback on those aggressive targets. In the meantime, costs continue to rise and a looming recession casts doubt on forecast of the revenue environment.
It’s also notable that UA and the pilots went back to the drawing board on the new contract, as it was becoming clear the TA was going to fail. Kirby REALLY wanted to discuss a pilot deal in this earnings call and it’s not happening as currently conceived.
I appreciate the unbridled optimism of the United team, but it’s going to be tough for them to deliver on their stated objectives. The only solution will be moving goalposts…
It’s also notable that UA and the pilots went back to the drawing board on the new contract, as it was becoming clear the TA was going to fail. Kirby REALLY wanted to discuss a pilot deal in this earnings call and it’s not happening as currently conceived.
I appreciate the unbridled optimism of the United team, but it’s going to be tough for them to deliver on their stated objectives. The only solution will be moving goalposts…
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Anecdotally, I would expect revenue to fall even in 3Q22, as it seems to me that the fare spike already broke a month or so ago, probably with the current economic weakness.
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UA Announces Q2 Financial Results -- Returns to Profitability
https://www.united.com/en/us/newsroo.../cision-125231
CHICAGO, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines (UAL) today reported second quarter 2022 financial results. The company achieved the highest second quarter revenue in its history, delivering its first profitable quarter since COVID-19 began, despite record-high fuel prices. The second quarter results combined with continued progress the company is seeing affirms United's confidence in achieving the long-term adjusted pre-tax margin1 targets of approximately 9 percent in 2023 and about 14 percent in 2026 that are part of the United Next strategy.
CHICAGO, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines (UAL) today reported second quarter 2022 financial results. The company achieved the highest second quarter revenue in its history, delivering its first profitable quarter since COVID-19 began, despite record-high fuel prices. The second quarter results combined with continued progress the company is seeing affirms United's confidence in achieving the long-term adjusted pre-tax margin1 targets of approximately 9 percent in 2023 and about 14 percent in 2026 that are part of the United Next strategy.
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Wish that were the case on the HD 772 I had to suffer on in a middle seat in Y after my first flight got cancelled. Will be interesting to see if UA can maintain profitability after summer is out. If a recession is indeed coming, business travel could easily get squeezed again. WIth the advent of Zoom / videoconferencing, that is a much easier expense line item to be chopped.
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CNBC’s Phil LeBeau talks with United CEO Scott Kirby about the company’s earnings results and outlook.
https://www.cnbc.com/video/2022/07/2...-earnings.html
https://www.cnbc.com/video/2022/07/2...-earnings.html
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CNBC’s Phil LeBeau talks with United CEO Scott Kirby about the company’s earnings results and outlook.
https://www.cnbc.com/video/2022/07/2...-earnings.html
https://www.cnbc.com/video/2022/07/2...-earnings.html
Comments on strong Q3 bookings was interesting.