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title: "United Airlines Lowers Earnings Outlook Amid Soaring Fuel Costs"
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description: "United Airlines (UAL) lowered its second-quarter and full-year profit forecasts due to a spike in fuel costs, projecting second-quarter earnings per share of $1-2, below the analyst expectation of $2.08. Full-year EPS is expected to be $7-11, compared to the market consensus of $9.58. The company anticipates fuel costs of approximately $4.30 per gallon for this quarter, noting that only partial cost increases can be recovered through ticket prices and other revenue measures"
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# United Airlines Lowers Earnings Outlook Amid Soaring Fuel Costs

United Airlines (UAL) released second-quarter and full-year profit forecasts that missed Wall Street Expectations, as soaring fuel prices squeezed margins and cast a shadow over its short-term outlook, despite robust demand for premium travel.

The Chicago-based carrier said it expects adjusted second-quarter earnings per share of $1-2. According to data compiled by London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), the midpoint of this range, $1.50, falls below the average analyst expectation of $2.08.

The company projects full-year earnings per share of $7-11, while the market consensus stands at approximately $9.58.

United stated that, based on April 17 data, it expects fuel costs for this quarter to be around $4.30 per gallon, highlighting the pressure from rising energy costs.

The airline noted that it expects to recover 40% to 50% of the fuel cost increase in the second quarter through ticket prices and other revenue measures, with this proportion rising to 70% to 80% in the third quarter, and reaching up to 85%-100% by the fourth quarter.

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