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title: "Key facts: UAL $131.5 PT +38%; Kirby pitched merger to Trump; AA denies"
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description: "United Airlines (UAL) has a median 12-month price target of $131.50, representing a 38.4% increase from the last close of $95.03, with 23 analysts recommending buy/strong-buy and 3 hold. CEO Scott Kirby proposed a merger with American Airlines to former President Trump, but American Airlines denied any talks. Concerns about antitrust and regulatory risks may impact UAL shares, which gained attention after the merger reports."
datetime: "2026-04-18T20:03:02.000Z"
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# Key facts: UAL $131.5 PT +38%; Kirby pitched merger to Trump; AA denies

-   United Airlines (UAL) median 12‑month price target $131.50, about 38.4% above last close $95.03; analyst breakdown: 23 buy/strong-buy, 3 hold.1
-   United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby pitched a proposed merger with American Airlines to then-President Trump. Industry sources flagged antitrust and regulatory risks; United declined to comment.2
-   United Airlines saw after-hours attention after reports of merger talks; American said no talks occurred. Traders note potential regulatory hurdles and competition concerns affecting UAL shares.34

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