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United Airlines Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:UAL)

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Common-Size Income Statement

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United Airlines Holdings Inc., common-size consolidated income statement

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12 months ended: Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Passenger revenue
Cargo
Other operating revenue
Operating revenue
Salaries and related costs
Aircraft fuel
Landing fees and other rent
Aircraft maintenance materials and outside repairs
Depreciation and amortization
Regional capacity purchase
Distribution expenses
Aircraft rent
Gains (losses) on sale of assets and other special charges
Labor contract ratification bonuses
CARES Act grant
Severance and benefit costs
Impairment of assets
Special (charges) credits
Other operating expenses
Operating expense
Operating income (loss)
Interest expense, net of interest capitalized
Interest income
Unrealized gains (losses) on investments, net
Miscellaneous, net
Nonoperating expense, net
Income (loss) before income taxes
Income tax (expense) benefit
Net income (loss)

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31).


Revenue Composition
Passenger revenue as a percentage of operating revenue exhibited a marked upward trend, increasing from 76.88% in 2020 to a peak of 91.3% in 2023, with a minor decline to 90.83% in 2024. Conversely, cargo revenue declined significantly from 10.73% in 2020 to 2.78% in 2023, with a modest increase to 3.05% in 2024. Other operating revenue consistently decreased over the period, moving from 12.39% in 2020 to approximately 6.12% by 2024.
Operating Expenses
Salaries and related costs as a percentage of operating revenue decreased sharply from -62.01% in 2020 to a low of -25.51% in 2022, then showed a slight upward movement to -29.23% by 2024. Aircraft fuel expenses increased initially from -20.53% in 2020 to -29.17% in 2022, before declining to -20.6% by 2024. Landing fees and rents dropped from -13.85% in 2020 to below -6.0% in 2024. Aircraft maintenance and related repairs maintained relative stability, fluctuating narrowly around -5% across the years. Depreciation and amortization expenses experienced a notable decrease from -16.2% in 2020 down to approximately -5% by 2024. Regional capacity purchase expenses also declined steadily from -13.28% to -4.41%. Distribution expenses trended slightly upwards in percentage terms, rising from -2.99% to -3.91%. Aircraft rent costs decreased from -1.29% to -0.34% over the period.
Special Charges and Grants
The CARES Act grant had a significant impact in 2020 and 2021, comprising 23.03% and 16.32% of operating revenue respectively, but was absent thereafter. Severance and benefit costs and impairment of assets appeared only in 2020 and 2021, decreasing sharply. Special charges and credits shifted from positive impacts in 2020 and 2021 to negative or near-neutral effects in subsequent years. Labor contract ratification bonuses appeared as a negative expense only in 2023.
Other Operating Expenses and Total Operating Expense
Other operating expenses decreased consistently from -22.7% in 2020 to around -15.86% in 2024. Total operating expense declined from an exceptionally high negative level of -141.41% in 2020 toward -91.07% in 2024, indicating overall improved expense management but remaining high relative to revenue, reflecting the challenging operational environment.
Operating Income and Profitability
Operating income showed a strong recovery, moving from a substantial loss of -41.41% of operating revenue in 2020 to positive territory by 2022, continuing to improve to 8.93% in 2024. This trend suggests a significant turnaround in operational efficiency and profitability.
Net Interest and Nonoperating Items
Interest expense decreased steadily as a percentage of operating revenue, from -6.46% in 2020 to -2.46% in 2024, while interest income increased moderately, reaching a peak of 1.54% in 2023. Unrealized gains or losses on investments were negative in 2020 but remained marginally positive or neutral in the following years. Miscellaneous net items fluctuated near zero after a large negative impact in 2020. Overall, nonoperating expenses diminished notably from -16.04% in 2020 to below -2% from 2022 onwards.
Income Before Taxes and Net Income
Income before income taxes improved markedly, shifting from a significant loss of -57.45% in 2020 to a positive 7.3% by 2024. Income tax expense shifted from a benefit position in 2020 and 2021 to a pragmatic expense from 2022 onward, aligning with positive pre-tax earnings. Net income followed the overall improvement trend, moving from a large loss of -46.04% in 2020 to steady gains, reaching 5.52% of operating revenue in 2024.