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Mar 31, 2022

United Airlines Q1 2022 Earnings Report

Reported first quarter results consistent with company guidance, expecting highest quarterly revenue in company history in Q2.

Key Takeaways

United Airlines reported first quarter 2022 financial results and announced it expects to return to profitability in the second quarter on a robust operating revenue outlook. The company expects TRASM of approximately 17% over 2019, and an approximate 10% operating margin for Q2.

Reported first quarter 2022 capacity down 19% compared to first quarter 2019.

Reported first quarter 2022 net loss of $1.4 billion.

Reported first quarter 2022 total operating revenue of $7.6 billion, down 21% compared to first quarter 2019.

Reported first quarter 2022 ending available liquidity of $20 billion.

Total Revenue
$7.57B
Previous year: $3.22B
+134.9%
EPS
-$4.24
Previous year: -$7.5
-43.5%
Cost per ASM
$16.8
Load Factor
72.6%
Previous year: 56.8%
+27.8%
Yield
$16.4
Previous year: $13.4
+22.3%
Gross Profit
$293M
Previous year: -$1.8B
-116.3%
Cash and Equivalents
$18.5B
Previous year: $12.7B
+45.8%
Total Assets
$69B
Previous year: $61.7B
+12.0%

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Forward Guidance

United Airlines expects to return to profitability in the second quarter on a robust operating revenue outlook, including total revenue per available seat mile (TRASM) of approximately 17% over 2019, the strongest second quarter revenue guidance in company history. The company expects to be solidly profitable in the second quarter with an approximate 10% operating margin.

Positive Outlook

  • Expects highest quarterly revenue in company history in Q2
  • Expects 10% operating margin for Q2
  • Expects to be profitable for FY22
  • Expects Q2 TRASM up about 17%
  • Business and long-haul international bookings accelerating rapidly

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income