United Airlines' summer earnings and profit outlook top estimates, but revenue falls short

A United Airlines Boeing 737-MAX 8 aircraft departs at San Diego International Airport en route to New York on Aug. 24, 2024.United Airlines on Wednesday forecast higher-than-expected earnings for the fourth quarter after a rocky start to 2025.The carrier expects to earn between $3 and $3.50 a share for the last three months of the year, compared with analysts' estimate of $2.86 a share.United has been expanding its flying capacity, while its rivals have scaled back some of their growth plans after a glut o ...