United Delivers Record 17% Revenue Growth in Q3, and Expects Record Q4 Revenue Growth, Underpinned by Accelerating Customer Investments
PR Newswire•20/10/2026•16:00 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤Q3 total operating revenue $17.9 billion, up 17.4% year-over-year
- ➤Q3 adjusted diluted EPS $2.54, within guidance despite 62% higher fuel expense
- ➤Q4 total operating revenue expected to exceed 20% year-over-year growth, setting another record
- ➤Starlink installed on more than 640 aircraft, available on about half of United flights
- ➤Revolving credit facility expanded, increasing available liquidity from $3 billion to $5 billion
Expert Statements
Scott Kirby, CEO of United Airlines
“Our employees met the challenge of our ever-changing environment and our results prove the resilience of focusing on building a brand-loyal airline for customers”
Scott Kirby, CEO of United Airlines
“We are winning new long-term, brand-loyal United customers because they are trying us for Starlink but staying with us for the industry-leading app, great service, on-board product and technology”
Scott Kirby, CEO of United Airlines
“These advantages will persist long after the fast, low-Earth orbit Wi-Fi we are offering today becomes the industry standard. By then, United will be leading on the next innovation as we seek to sustain our lead with customers.”
United Delivers Record 17% Revenue Growth in Q3, and Expects Record Q4 Revenue Growth, Underpinned by Accelerating Customer Investments PR Newswire
Q3 diluted earnings per share were $3.14; Q3 adjusted diluted earnings per share(1) were $2.54, within guidance despite a 62% increase in fuel expense
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