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United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL) Free Cash Flow (FCF): $3.21B

The free cash flow (FCF) for United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL) is $3.21B. It is above its 12-month average by 0.42% ($3.19B).

UAL Free Cash Flow (FCF) Chart

UAL Free Cash Flow (FCF)
$2.56B-33.24% 1Y
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UAL Average Free Cash Flow (FCF) Chart

UAL Current vs Average Free Cash Flow (FCF) Chart

UAL Free Cash Flow (FCF) Metrics

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF)

$3.21B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG TTM

$3.19B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 3Y

$1.84B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 5Y

$245.67M

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 10Y

$1.01B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 15Y

$1.27B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 20Y

$1.07B

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+0.42%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+73.96%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+1205.43%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+217.32%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+152.53%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+200.72%

FCF Analysis

Free Cash Flow (TTM)

$3.21B

FCF Yield

8.18%

Price/FCF

12.2

Formula: FCF = Operating Cash Flow - Capital Expenditures

Why FCF matters:

  • Shows actual cash available (not accounting earnings)
  • Funds dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction
  • Less susceptible to accounting manipulation than net income
  • Key metric for DCF valuation models

United Airlines Holdings, Inc. Free Cash Flow (FCF) Formula & Definition

Free Cash Flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures. It's the cash available for dividends, buybacks, debt reduction, or reinvestment.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

United Airlines Holdings, Inc. Free Cash Flow (FCF) FAQ

What is the free cash flow (FCF) for United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL)?
The free cash flow (FCF) for UAL stock is $3.21B.
What is the TTM average free cash flow (FCF) for United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL)?
The TTM average free cash flow (FCF) for UAL stock is $3.19B.
What is the 3Y average free cash flow (FCF) for United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL)?
The 3Y average free cash flow (FCF) for UAL stock is $1.84B.
What is the 5Y average free cash flow (FCF) for United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL)?
The 5Y average free cash flow (FCF) for UAL stock is $245.67M.
What is the 10Y average free cash flow (FCF) for United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL)?
The 10Y average free cash flow (FCF) for UAL stock is $1.01B.
What is the 15Y average free cash flow (FCF) for United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL)?
The 15Y average free cash flow (FCF) for UAL stock is $1.27B.
What is the 20Y average free cash flow (FCF) for United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL)?
The 20Y average free cash flow (FCF) for UAL stock is $1.07B.

United Airlines Holdings, Inc. Free Cash Flow (FCF) History

DATEFREE CASH FLOW (FCF)
2025-12-31$2.56B
2024-12-31$3.83B
2023-12-31$-260.00M
2022-12-31$1.25B
2021-12-31$-40.00M
2020-12-31$-5.86B
2019-12-31$2.38B
2018-12-31$2.09B
2017-12-31$-396.00M
2016-12-31$2.32B
2015-12-31$3.25B
2014-12-31$629.00M
2013-12-31$-720.00M
2012-12-31$-1.08B
2011-12-31$1.71B
2010-12-31$1.54B
2009-12-31$649.00M
2008-12-31$-1.65B
2007-12-31$1.48B
2006-12-31$1.20B
2005-12-31$609.00M
2004-12-31$-168.00M
2003-12-31$851.00M
2002-12-31$-1.30B
2001-12-31$-2.11B
2000-12-31$-66.00M
1999-12-31$32.00M
1998-12-31$362.00M
1997-12-31$-245.00M
1996-12-31$915.00M

About United Airlines Holdings, Inc.

United Airlines Holdings, Inc., through its various subsidiaries, delivers air travel solutions on a global scale. Its vast network extends across North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, the Pacific, the Middle East, and Latin America, facilitating the movement of both passengers and freight. The company operates these services using a combination of its primary and regional aircraft fleets. Beyond its core transportation offerings, United also provides specialized support to external clients, encompassing catering, ground handling, aviation training, and aircraft maintenance. Established in 1968, the enterprise has its principal offices in Chicago, Illinois. Notably, it adopted its current name, United Airlines Holdings, Inc., in June 2019, having previously operated as United Continental Holdings, Inc.

Chicago, IL
109,200 employees
Industrials / Airlines, Airports & Air Services
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Airlines, Airports & Air Services
CEO
J. Scott Kirby