Analysis of Solvency Ratios
Quarterly Data
Solvency ratios also known as long-term debt ratios measure a company ability to meet long-term obligations.
Solvency Ratios (Summary)
United Airlines Holdings Inc., solvency ratios (quarterly data)
Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31).
The financial data indicates a consistent and significant improvement in the solvency position of the organization from March 2022 through June 2026. A systemic reduction in leverage is evident across all primary solvency metrics, suggesting a concerted effort to deleverage the balance sheet and strengthen the overall financial structure.
- Debt-to-Equity and Financial Leverage
- A substantial downward trend is observed in debt-to-equity ratios. The standard debt-to-equity ratio declined from 9.55 in March 2022 to 1.58 by June 2026. When including operating lease liabilities, the ratio followed a similar trajectory, falling from 11.12 to 2.02 over the same period. This sharp contraction is mirrored in the financial leverage ratio, which plummeted from a peak of 19.05 to 5.06, signaling a drastic reduction in the reliance on borrowed funds to finance assets.
- Asset and Capital Composition
- Debt as a percentage of total assets shows a steady decline, moving from 0.50 to 0.31. Including operating lease liabilities, the debt-to-assets ratio decreased from 0.58 to 0.40. Similarly, the debt-to-capital ratios exhibit a gradual contraction; the base debt-to-capital ratio improved from 0.91 to 0.61, while the version including lease liabilities moved from 0.92 to 0.67. These trends indicate that equity is comprising a larger portion of the total capital structure over time.
- Interest Coverage and Debt Serviceability
- The interest coverage ratio demonstrates the most dramatic recovery, transitioning from a negative value of -0.56 in March 2022 to 5.05 by June 2026. The ratio moved into positive territory by June 2022 and maintained a consistent upward trajectory, with a notable acceleration beginning in late 2023. This progression suggests a significant increase in operating profitability relative to interest obligations, substantially reducing the risk of default.
Overall, the convergence of falling leverage ratios and rising interest coverage indicates a transition from a high-risk financial state toward a more stable and sustainable capital structure. The consistent reduction in debt relative to equity, assets, and capital suggests a strengthened solvency profile and an enhanced capacity to withstand financial volatility.
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Debt Ratios
Coverage Ratios
Debt to Equity
United Airlines Holdings Inc., debt to equity calculation (quarterly data)
| Jun 30, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | Dec 31, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | |||||||
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| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Current maturities of long-term debt, finance leases, and other financial liabilities | 2,170) | 2,253) | 4,426) | 4,621) | 6,194) | 3,265) | 3,453) | 3,435) | 4,935) | 4,138) | 4,247) | 3,964) | 3,840) | 3,310) | 3,038) | 3,933) | 4,004) | 4,243) | ||||||
| Long-term debt, finance leases, and other financial liabilities, less current portion | 24,294) | 21,940) | 20,562) | 20,807) | 20,885) | 24,398) | 25,203) | 25,001) | 24,328) | 25,632) | 27,413) | 27,651) | 28,326) | 28,695) | 29,242) | 29,094) | 29,876) | 30,374) | ||||||
| Total debt | 26,464) | 24,193) | 24,988) | 25,428) | 27,079) | 27,663) | 28,656) | 28,436) | 29,263) | 29,770) | 31,660) | 31,615) | 32,166) | 32,005) | 32,280) | 33,027) | 33,880) | 34,617) | ||||||
| Stockholders’ equity | 16,697) | 15,876) | 15,282) | 14,309) | 13,373) | 12,616) | 12,675) | 11,437) | 10,526) | 9,188) | 9,324) | 8,853) | 7,705) | 6,668) | 6,896) | 4,898) | 3,964) | 3,624) | ||||||
| Solvency Ratio | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt to equity1 | 1.58 | 1.52 | 1.64 | 1.78 | 2.02 | 2.19 | 2.26 | 2.49 | 2.78 | 3.24 | 3.40 | 3.57 | 4.17 | 4.80 | 4.68 | 6.74 | 8.55 | 9.55 | ||||||
| Benchmarks | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt to Equity, Competitors2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| FedEx Corp. | 0.75 | 0.76 | 0.73 | 0.75 | 0.76 | 0.75 | 0.73 | 0.77 | 0.77 | 0.77 | 0.79 | 0.82 | 0.84 | 0.80 | 0.81 | 0.84 | 0.82 | 0.85 | ||||||
| Uber Technologies Inc. | 0.47 | 0.42 | 0.39 | 0.38 | 0.42 | 0.38 | 0.39 | 0.74 | 0.77 | 0.86 | 0.84 | 0.99 | 1.07 | 1.23 | 1.26 | 1.48 | 1.39 | 1.04 | ||||||
| Union Pacific Corp. | 1.47 | 1.58 | 1.72 | 1.84 | 2.02 | 2.05 | 1.85 | 1.89 | 1.93 | 2.04 | 2.20 | 2.35 | 2.52 | 2.71 | 2.74 | 2.85 | 2.52 | 2.71 | ||||||
| United Parcel Service Inc. | 1.63 | 1.55 | 1.49 | 1.57 | 1.57 | 1.36 | 1.27 | 1.30 | 1.30 | 1.18 | 1.29 | 1.10 | 1.04 | 1.11 | 0.99 | 1.20 | 1.26 | 1.42 | ||||||
Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31).
1 Q2 2026 Calculation
Debt to equity = Total debt ÷ Stockholders’ equity
= 26,464 ÷ 16,697 = 1.58
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
The solvency profile demonstrates a consistent strengthening of the balance sheet, characterized by a significant reduction in financial leverage over the period from March 2022 to June 2026.
- Debt to Equity Ratio Trend
- A sustained downward trajectory is observed in the debt to equity ratio, which declined from 9.55 in March 2022 to 1.58 by June 2026. The most rapid decompression occurred throughout 2022, where the ratio fell by more than half within a single calendar year. This trend indicates a strategic shift toward a more sustainable capital structure and a reduced reliance on borrowed funds.
- Total Debt Reduction
- Total debt decreased from 34,617 million US dollars in March 2022 to 26,464 million US dollars by June 2026. The reduction remained largely consistent, reaching a minimum of 24,193 million US dollars in March 2026 before a slight increase was recorded in the final quarter.
- Equity Accumulation
- Stockholders' equity exhibited substantial growth, rising from 3,624 million US dollars in March 2022 to 16,697 million US dollars by June 2026. This steady accumulation of equity served as the primary catalyst for the improvement in the solvency ratio, effectively diluting the impact of the outstanding debt on the overall capital structure.
- Solvency Correlation
- The simultaneous reduction in total liabilities and the expansion of the equity base have resulted in a marked improvement in solvency. The compression of the debt to equity ratio from a peak of 9.55 to a low of 1.52 in March 2026 suggests a significant decrease in financial risk and an enhanced capacity to meet long-term obligations.
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Debt to Equity (including Operating Lease Liability)
United Airlines Holdings Inc., debt to equity (including operating lease liability) calculation (quarterly data)
| Jun 30, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | Dec 31, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | |||||||
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| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Current maturities of long-term debt, finance leases, and other financial liabilities | 2,170) | 2,253) | 4,426) | 4,621) | 6,194) | 3,265) | 3,453) | 3,435) | 4,935) | 4,138) | 4,247) | 3,964) | 3,840) | 3,310) | 3,038) | 3,933) | 4,004) | 4,243) | ||||||
| Long-term debt, finance leases, and other financial liabilities, less current portion | 24,294) | 21,940) | 20,562) | 20,807) | 20,885) | 24,398) | 25,203) | 25,001) | 24,328) | 25,632) | 27,413) | 27,651) | 28,326) | 28,695) | 29,242) | 29,094) | 29,876) | 30,374) | ||||||
| Total debt | 26,464) | 24,193) | 24,988) | 25,428) | 27,079) | 27,663) | 28,656) | 28,436) | 29,263) | 29,770) | 31,660) | 31,615) | 32,166) | 32,005) | 32,280) | 33,027) | 33,880) | 34,617) | ||||||
| Current maturities of operating leases | 818) | 748) | 631) | 563) | 541) | 506) | 467) | 491) | 548) | 557) | 576) | 598) | 571) | 610) | 561) | 546) | 543) | 538) | ||||||
| Long-term obligations under operating leases | 6,386) | 6,030) | 5,417) | 5,331) | 5,166) | 4,756) | 4,510) | 4,432) | 4,443) | 4,517) | 4,503) | 4,493) | 4,607) | 4,569) | 4,459) | 4,803) | 4,997) | 5,143) | ||||||
| Total debt (including operating lease liability) | 33,668) | 30,971) | 31,036) | 31,322) | 32,786) | 32,925) | 33,633) | 33,359) | 34,254) | 34,844) | 36,739) | 36,706) | 37,344) | 37,184) | 37,300) | 38,376) | 39,420) | 40,298) | ||||||
| Stockholders’ equity | 16,697) | 15,876) | 15,282) | 14,309) | 13,373) | 12,616) | 12,675) | 11,437) | 10,526) | 9,188) | 9,324) | 8,853) | 7,705) | 6,668) | 6,896) | 4,898) | 3,964) | 3,624) | ||||||
| Solvency Ratio | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt to equity (including operating lease liability)1 | 2.02 | 1.95 | 2.03 | 2.19 | 2.45 | 2.61 | 2.65 | 2.92 | 3.25 | 3.79 | 3.94 | 4.15 | 4.85 | 5.58 | 5.41 | 7.84 | 9.94 | 11.12 | ||||||
| Benchmarks | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt to Equity (including Operating Lease Liability), Competitors2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| FedEx Corp. | 1.34 | 1.36 | 1.33 | 1.39 | 1.41 | 1.39 | 1.37 | 1.42 | 1.43 | 1.44 | 1.47 | 1.54 | 1.58 | 1.50 | 1.49 | 1.52 | 1.48 | 1.49 | ||||||
| Uber Technologies Inc. | 0.54 | 0.50 | 0.45 | 0.43 | 0.50 | 0.45 | 0.46 | 0.86 | 0.90 | 1.01 | 1.00 | 1.17 | 1.27 | 1.48 | 1.52 | 1.77 | 1.68 | 1.25 | ||||||
| Union Pacific Corp. | 1.50 | 1.61 | 1.76 | 1.88 | 2.07 | 2.09 | 1.90 | 1.95 | 1.99 | 2.10 | 2.29 | 2.44 | 2.62 | 2.81 | 2.85 | 2.96 | 2.62 | 2.82 | ||||||
| United Parcel Service Inc. | 1.90 | 1.82 | 1.76 | 1.85 | 1.84 | 1.63 | 1.53 | 1.56 | 1.55 | 1.44 | 1.54 | 1.33 | 1.25 | 1.32 | 1.19 | 1.41 | 1.48 | 1.65 | ||||||
Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31).
1 Q2 2026 Calculation
Debt to equity (including operating lease liability) = Total debt (including operating lease liability) ÷ Stockholders’ equity
= 33,668 ÷ 16,697 = 2.02
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
A consistent improvement in the solvency profile is evident over the period from March 2022 to June 2026. This trend is characterized by a simultaneous reduction in total debt obligations and a substantial increase in stockholders' equity, resulting in a significant decrease in the debt-to-equity ratio.
- Total Debt Obligations
- Total debt, including operating lease liabilities, exhibited a steady downward trajectory, decreasing from 40,298 million USD in March 2022 to 33,668 million USD by June 2026. The most pronounced reduction occurred during the 2022 calendar year, after which the balance stabilized, fluctuating between approximately 31,000 million USD and 34,000 million USD through 2024 and 2025.
- Stockholders' Equity Growth
- The equity base experienced aggressive and continuous expansion, rising from 3,624 million USD in March 2022 to 16,697 million USD by June 2026. This represents a more than four-fold increase in equity, suggesting strong capital accumulation and a significant strengthening of the balance sheet.
- Debt to Equity Ratio Analysis
- The debt-to-equity ratio reflects a substantial reduction in financial leverage, falling from 11.12 in March 2022 to 2.02 by June 2026. The most rapid improvement was observed between March 2022 and December 2022, when the ratio declined to 5.41. The downward trend continued steadily through 2023 and 2024, eventually reaching a plateau near 2.00 in the final quarters of the analyzed period.
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Debt to Capital
United Airlines Holdings Inc., debt to capital calculation (quarterly data)
| Jun 30, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | Dec 31, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | |||||||
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| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Current maturities of long-term debt, finance leases, and other financial liabilities | 2,170) | 2,253) | 4,426) | 4,621) | 6,194) | 3,265) | 3,453) | 3,435) | 4,935) | 4,138) | 4,247) | 3,964) | 3,840) | 3,310) | 3,038) | 3,933) | 4,004) | 4,243) | ||||||
| Long-term debt, finance leases, and other financial liabilities, less current portion | 24,294) | 21,940) | 20,562) | 20,807) | 20,885) | 24,398) | 25,203) | 25,001) | 24,328) | 25,632) | 27,413) | 27,651) | 28,326) | 28,695) | 29,242) | 29,094) | 29,876) | 30,374) | ||||||
| Total debt | 26,464) | 24,193) | 24,988) | 25,428) | 27,079) | 27,663) | 28,656) | 28,436) | 29,263) | 29,770) | 31,660) | 31,615) | 32,166) | 32,005) | 32,280) | 33,027) | 33,880) | 34,617) | ||||||
| Stockholders’ equity | 16,697) | 15,876) | 15,282) | 14,309) | 13,373) | 12,616) | 12,675) | 11,437) | 10,526) | 9,188) | 9,324) | 8,853) | 7,705) | 6,668) | 6,896) | 4,898) | 3,964) | 3,624) | ||||||
| Total capital | 43,161) | 40,069) | 40,270) | 39,737) | 40,452) | 40,279) | 41,331) | 39,873) | 39,789) | 38,958) | 40,984) | 40,468) | 39,871) | 38,673) | 39,176) | 37,925) | 37,844) | 38,241) | ||||||
| Solvency Ratio | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt to capital1 | 0.61 | 0.60 | 0.62 | 0.64 | 0.67 | 0.69 | 0.69 | 0.71 | 0.74 | 0.76 | 0.77 | 0.78 | 0.81 | 0.83 | 0.82 | 0.87 | 0.90 | 0.91 | ||||||
| Benchmarks | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt to Capital, Competitors2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| FedEx Corp. | 0.43 | 0.43 | 0.42 | 0.43 | 0.43 | 0.43 | 0.42 | 0.43 | 0.43 | 0.44 | 0.44 | 0.45 | 0.46 | 0.44 | 0.45 | 0.46 | 0.45 | 0.46 | ||||||
| Uber Technologies Inc. | 0.32 | 0.30 | 0.28 | 0.27 | 0.30 | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0.43 | 0.43 | 0.46 | 0.46 | 0.50 | 0.52 | 0.55 | 0.56 | 0.60 | 0.58 | 0.51 | ||||||
| Union Pacific Corp. | 0.59 | 0.61 | 0.63 | 0.65 | 0.67 | 0.67 | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.66 | 0.67 | 0.69 | 0.70 | 0.72 | 0.73 | 0.73 | 0.74 | 0.72 | 0.73 | ||||||
| United Parcel Service Inc. | 0.62 | 0.61 | 0.60 | 0.61 | 0.61 | 0.58 | 0.56 | 0.57 | 0.57 | 0.54 | 0.56 | 0.52 | 0.51 | 0.53 | 0.50 | 0.55 | 0.56 | 0.59 | ||||||
Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31).
1 Q2 2026 Calculation
Debt to capital = Total debt ÷ Total capital
= 26,464 ÷ 43,161 = 0.61
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
A consistent deleveraging trend is observed across the analyzed period from March 2022 through June 2026. The organization has systematically reduced its total debt obligations while maintaining or expanding its total capital base, resulting in a significant improvement in its overall solvency profile.
- Total Debt Trajectory
- Total debt exhibited a sustained downward trend for the majority of the period, decreasing from 34,617 million USD in March 2022 to a low of 24,193 million USD by March 2026. This represents a substantial reduction in absolute liabilities. A slight increase to 26,464 million USD was noted in the final quarter ending June 30, 2026, following a multi-year period of consistent contraction.
- Total Capital Stability
- Total capital remained relatively stable with a gradual upward bias, moving from 38,241 million USD in March 2022 to 43,161 million USD by June 2026. The capital base showed resilience, fluctuating within a range of approximately 37,800 million USD to 43,200 million USD, which suggests that the reduction in debt was not achieved at the expense of the total capital structure.
- Debt to Capital Ratio Analysis
- The debt to capital ratio demonstrates a clear and steady decline, falling from 0.91 in March 2022 to 0.61 in June 2026. The ratio broke below the 0.80 threshold in late 2022 and continued to drop below 0.70 by late 2023. The most significant improvement occurred between September 2024 and March 2026, where the ratio reached its lowest point of 0.60. This contraction indicates a shift toward a more equity-heavy or less leveraged capital structure, reducing the organization's reliance on borrowed funds to finance its operations.
Overall, the data indicates a strategic prioritization of debt reduction and balance sheet strengthening. The convergence of decreasing total debt and increasing total capital has led to a marked decrease in the debt to capital ratio, enhancing the long-term solvency position of the entity.
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Debt to Capital (including Operating Lease Liability)
United Airlines Holdings Inc., debt to capital (including operating lease liability) calculation (quarterly data)
| Jun 30, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | Dec 31, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | |||||||
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| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Current maturities of long-term debt, finance leases, and other financial liabilities | 2,170) | 2,253) | 4,426) | 4,621) | 6,194) | 3,265) | 3,453) | 3,435) | 4,935) | 4,138) | 4,247) | 3,964) | 3,840) | 3,310) | 3,038) | 3,933) | 4,004) | 4,243) | ||||||
| Long-term debt, finance leases, and other financial liabilities, less current portion | 24,294) | 21,940) | 20,562) | 20,807) | 20,885) | 24,398) | 25,203) | 25,001) | 24,328) | 25,632) | 27,413) | 27,651) | 28,326) | 28,695) | 29,242) | 29,094) | 29,876) | 30,374) | ||||||
| Total debt | 26,464) | 24,193) | 24,988) | 25,428) | 27,079) | 27,663) | 28,656) | 28,436) | 29,263) | 29,770) | 31,660) | 31,615) | 32,166) | 32,005) | 32,280) | 33,027) | 33,880) | 34,617) | ||||||
| Current maturities of operating leases | 818) | 748) | 631) | 563) | 541) | 506) | 467) | 491) | 548) | 557) | 576) | 598) | 571) | 610) | 561) | 546) | 543) | 538) | ||||||
| Long-term obligations under operating leases | 6,386) | 6,030) | 5,417) | 5,331) | 5,166) | 4,756) | 4,510) | 4,432) | 4,443) | 4,517) | 4,503) | 4,493) | 4,607) | 4,569) | 4,459) | 4,803) | 4,997) | 5,143) | ||||||
| Total debt (including operating lease liability) | 33,668) | 30,971) | 31,036) | 31,322) | 32,786) | 32,925) | 33,633) | 33,359) | 34,254) | 34,844) | 36,739) | 36,706) | 37,344) | 37,184) | 37,300) | 38,376) | 39,420) | 40,298) | ||||||
| Stockholders’ equity | 16,697) | 15,876) | 15,282) | 14,309) | 13,373) | 12,616) | 12,675) | 11,437) | 10,526) | 9,188) | 9,324) | 8,853) | 7,705) | 6,668) | 6,896) | 4,898) | 3,964) | 3,624) | ||||||
| Total capital (including operating lease liability) | 50,365) | 46,847) | 46,318) | 45,631) | 46,159) | 45,541) | 46,308) | 44,796) | 44,780) | 44,032) | 46,063) | 45,559) | 45,049) | 43,852) | 44,196) | 43,274) | 43,384) | 43,922) | ||||||
| Solvency Ratio | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt to capital (including operating lease liability)1 | 0.67 | 0.66 | 0.67 | 0.69 | 0.71 | 0.72 | 0.73 | 0.74 | 0.76 | 0.79 | 0.80 | 0.81 | 0.83 | 0.85 | 0.84 | 0.89 | 0.91 | 0.92 | ||||||
| Benchmarks | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt to Capital (including Operating Lease Liability), Competitors2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| FedEx Corp. | 0.57 | 0.58 | 0.57 | 0.58 | 0.58 | 0.58 | 0.58 | 0.59 | 0.59 | 0.59 | 0.60 | 0.61 | 0.61 | 0.60 | 0.60 | 0.60 | 0.60 | 0.60 | ||||||
| Uber Technologies Inc. | 0.35 | 0.33 | 0.31 | 0.30 | 0.33 | 0.31 | 0.32 | 0.46 | 0.47 | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.54 | 0.56 | 0.60 | 0.60 | 0.64 | 0.63 | 0.56 | ||||||
| Union Pacific Corp. | 0.60 | 0.62 | 0.64 | 0.65 | 0.67 | 0.68 | 0.66 | 0.66 | 0.67 | 0.68 | 0.70 | 0.71 | 0.72 | 0.74 | 0.74 | 0.75 | 0.72 | 0.74 | ||||||
| United Parcel Service Inc. | 0.66 | 0.65 | 0.64 | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.62 | 0.61 | 0.61 | 0.61 | 0.59 | 0.61 | 0.57 | 0.56 | 0.57 | 0.54 | 0.58 | 0.60 | 0.62 | ||||||
Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31).
1 Q2 2026 Calculation
Debt to capital (including operating lease liability) = Total debt (including operating lease liability) ÷ Total capital (including operating lease liability)
= 33,668 ÷ 50,365 = 0.67
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
A consistent improvement in the solvency position is evident over the analyzed period, characterized by a steady reduction in leverage and a strengthening of the overall capital structure. The company transitioned from a high-debt reliance in early 2022 to a significantly more balanced capital composition by mid-2026.
- Total Debt Trends
- A sustained downward trajectory in total debt, including operating lease liabilities, is observed from March 31, 2022, through March 31, 2026. Debt levels decreased from 40,298 million US$ to a period low of 30,971 million US$. This deleveraging process was interrupted in the final quarter ending June 30, 2026, where debt increased to 33,668 million US$, suggesting a potential new financing activity or a strategic increase in liabilities.
- Total Capital Evolution
- Total capital exhibited relative stability between 2022 and 2024, fluctuating within a range of approximately 43,000 million US$ to 46,000 million US$. A more pronounced upward trend emerged starting in 2025, culminating in a peak of 50,365 million US$ by June 30, 2026. The growth in total capital, coupled with the general decline in debt, indicates an increase in equity or other non-debt capital components.
- Debt to Capital Ratio Analysis
- The debt to capital ratio demonstrates a clear and consistent decline, falling from 0.92 in March 2022 to 0.66 in March 2026. This represents a substantial reduction in the proportion of debt relative to total capital, signaling an enhanced ability to meet long-term obligations and a reduction in financial risk. Although a marginal increase to 0.67 occurred in June 2026, the ratio remains significantly lower than the levels recorded at the start of the period.
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Debt to Assets
United Airlines Holdings Inc., debt to assets calculation (quarterly data)
| Jun 30, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | Dec 31, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | |||||||
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| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Current maturities of long-term debt, finance leases, and other financial liabilities | 2,170) | 2,253) | 4,426) | 4,621) | 6,194) | 3,265) | 3,453) | 3,435) | 4,935) | 4,138) | 4,247) | 3,964) | 3,840) | 3,310) | 3,038) | 3,933) | 4,004) | 4,243) | ||||||
| Long-term debt, finance leases, and other financial liabilities, less current portion | 24,294) | 21,940) | 20,562) | 20,807) | 20,885) | 24,398) | 25,203) | 25,001) | 24,328) | 25,632) | 27,413) | 27,651) | 28,326) | 28,695) | 29,242) | 29,094) | 29,876) | 30,374) | ||||||
| Total debt | 26,464) | 24,193) | 24,988) | 25,428) | 27,079) | 27,663) | 28,656) | 28,436) | 29,263) | 29,770) | 31,660) | 31,615) | 32,166) | 32,005) | 32,280) | 33,027) | 33,880) | 34,617) | ||||||
| Total assets | 84,569) | 80,941) | 76,448) | 76,313) | 77,163) | 76,111) | 74,083) | 72,640) | 73,254) | 71,902) | 71,104) | 73,153) | 73,341) | 70,417) | 67,358) | 68,968) | 70,381) | 69,038) | ||||||
| Solvency Ratio | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt to assets1 | 0.31 | 0.30 | 0.33 | 0.33 | 0.35 | 0.36 | 0.39 | 0.39 | 0.40 | 0.41 | 0.45 | 0.43 | 0.44 | 0.45 | 0.48 | 0.48 | 0.48 | 0.50 | ||||||
| Benchmarks | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt to Assets, Competitors2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| FedEx Corp. | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0.23 | 0.24 | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0.23 | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0.25 | ||||||
| Uber Technologies Inc. | 0.19 | 0.18 | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0.26 | 0.27 | 0.29 | 0.29 | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.28 | ||||||
| Union Pacific Corp. | 0.43 | 0.44 | 0.46 | 0.46 | 0.48 | 0.48 | 0.46 | 0.46 | 0.47 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 0.49 | 0.50 | 0.51 | 0.51 | 0.51 | 0.50 | 0.50 | ||||||
| United Parcel Service Inc. | 0.34 | 0.34 | 0.33 | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.31 | 0.30 | 0.32 | 0.32 | 0.30 | 0.31 | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.31 | 0.28 | 0.29 | 0.29 | 0.31 | ||||||
Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31).
1 Q2 2026 Calculation
Debt to assets = Total debt ÷ Total assets
= 26,464 ÷ 84,569 = 0.31
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
A consistent improvement in solvency is evident over the analyzed period, characterized by a simultaneous reduction in total debt and a steady expansion of the total asset base. This dual movement has resulted in a strengthened balance sheet and a lower reliance on leveraged financing.
- Total Debt Dynamics
- Total debt exhibited a primary downward trajectory, decreasing from 34,617 million US$ in March 2022 to a period low of 24,193 million US$ by March 2026. Although a slight increase to 26,464 million US$ was recorded in June 2026, the overall trend reflects a significant reduction in absolute liabilities over the multi-year period.
- Total Asset Growth
- The asset base showed a general upward trend, rising from 69,038 million US$ in March 2022 to 84,569 million US$ by June 2026. Despite some volatility during 2022 and 2023, the long-term progression indicates a sustained increase in the company's total resources.
- Debt to Assets Ratio Analysis
- The debt to assets ratio declined from 0.50 in March 2022 to 0.31 by June 2026, reaching a minimum of 0.30 in March 2026. This contraction in the ratio confirms that a smaller proportion of the asset base is financed through debt, signaling a strategic move toward a more conservative capital structure and enhanced long-term financial stability.
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Debt to Assets (including Operating Lease Liability)
United Airlines Holdings Inc., debt to assets (including operating lease liability) calculation (quarterly data)
| Jun 30, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | Dec 31, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | |||||||
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| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Current maturities of long-term debt, finance leases, and other financial liabilities | 2,170) | 2,253) | 4,426) | 4,621) | 6,194) | 3,265) | 3,453) | 3,435) | 4,935) | 4,138) | 4,247) | 3,964) | 3,840) | 3,310) | 3,038) | 3,933) | 4,004) | 4,243) | ||||||
| Long-term debt, finance leases, and other financial liabilities, less current portion | 24,294) | 21,940) | 20,562) | 20,807) | 20,885) | 24,398) | 25,203) | 25,001) | 24,328) | 25,632) | 27,413) | 27,651) | 28,326) | 28,695) | 29,242) | 29,094) | 29,876) | 30,374) | ||||||
| Total debt | 26,464) | 24,193) | 24,988) | 25,428) | 27,079) | 27,663) | 28,656) | 28,436) | 29,263) | 29,770) | 31,660) | 31,615) | 32,166) | 32,005) | 32,280) | 33,027) | 33,880) | 34,617) | ||||||
| Current maturities of operating leases | 818) | 748) | 631) | 563) | 541) | 506) | 467) | 491) | 548) | 557) | 576) | 598) | 571) | 610) | 561) | 546) | 543) | 538) | ||||||
| Long-term obligations under operating leases | 6,386) | 6,030) | 5,417) | 5,331) | 5,166) | 4,756) | 4,510) | 4,432) | 4,443) | 4,517) | 4,503) | 4,493) | 4,607) | 4,569) | 4,459) | 4,803) | 4,997) | 5,143) | ||||||
| Total debt (including operating lease liability) | 33,668) | 30,971) | 31,036) | 31,322) | 32,786) | 32,925) | 33,633) | 33,359) | 34,254) | 34,844) | 36,739) | 36,706) | 37,344) | 37,184) | 37,300) | 38,376) | 39,420) | 40,298) | ||||||
| Total assets | 84,569) | 80,941) | 76,448) | 76,313) | 77,163) | 76,111) | 74,083) | 72,640) | 73,254) | 71,902) | 71,104) | 73,153) | 73,341) | 70,417) | 67,358) | 68,968) | 70,381) | 69,038) | ||||||
| Solvency Ratio | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt to assets (including operating lease liability)1 | 0.40 | 0.38 | 0.41 | 0.41 | 0.42 | 0.43 | 0.45 | 0.46 | 0.47 | 0.48 | 0.52 | 0.50 | 0.51 | 0.53 | 0.55 | 0.56 | 0.56 | 0.58 | ||||||
| Benchmarks | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt to Assets (including Operating Lease Liability), Competitors2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| FedEx Corp. | 0.42 | 0.43 | 0.43 | 0.44 | 0.44 | 0.44 | 0.43 | 0.44 | 0.43 | 0.44 | 0.44 | 0.44 | 0.44 | 0.44 | 0.43 | 0.44 | 0.44 | 0.44 | ||||||
| Uber Technologies Inc. | 0.22 | 0.21 | 0.20 | 0.19 | 0.20 | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0.27 | 0.27 | 0.28 | 0.29 | 0.31 | 0.32 | 0.34 | 0.35 | 0.36 | 0.36 | 0.34 | ||||||
| Union Pacific Corp. | 0.43 | 0.45 | 0.47 | 0.47 | 0.49 | 0.49 | 0.47 | 0.48 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 0.50 | 0.51 | 0.52 | 0.53 | 0.53 | 0.53 | 0.52 | 0.52 | ||||||
| United Parcel Service Inc. | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.39 | 0.41 | 0.41 | 0.37 | 0.37 | 0.38 | 0.38 | 0.36 | 0.38 | 0.36 | 0.36 | 0.37 | 0.33 | 0.34 | 0.34 | 0.36 | ||||||
Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31).
1 Q2 2026 Calculation
Debt to assets (including operating lease liability) = Total debt (including operating lease liability) ÷ Total assets
= 33,668 ÷ 84,569 = 0.40
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
The solvency profile exhibits a consistent strengthening over the analyzed period, characterized by a simultaneous reduction in total debt obligations and a steady expansion of the asset base. This dual movement has resulted in a significant improvement in the organization's financial leverage position.
- Total Debt Obligations
- A persistent downward trend in total debt, including operating lease liabilities, is observed from March 2022 through March 2026. Debt levels decreased from 40,298 million US$ to a period low of 30,971 million US$. A slight reversal occurs in the final quarter ending June 30, 2026, where debt increases to 33,668 million US$.
- Asset Base Expansion
- Total assets demonstrate a general growth trajectory, increasing from 69,038 million US$ in March 2022 to 84,569 million US$ by June 30, 2026. While some quarterly fluctuations occurred between 2022 and 2023, the long-term trend reflects a substantial increase in the total resource base.
- Debt-to-Assets Ratio Performance
- The debt-to-assets ratio shows a steady contraction, falling from 0.58 in March 2022 to a minimum of 0.38 in March 2026. This decline indicates a reduced reliance on borrowed funds to finance assets. The ratio concludes the period at 0.40 as of June 30, 2026, following the uptick in total debt during that final quarter.
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Financial Leverage
United Airlines Holdings Inc., financial leverage calculation (quarterly data)
| Jun 30, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | Dec 31, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | |||||||
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| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total assets | 84,569) | 80,941) | 76,448) | 76,313) | 77,163) | 76,111) | 74,083) | 72,640) | 73,254) | 71,902) | 71,104) | 73,153) | 73,341) | 70,417) | 67,358) | 68,968) | 70,381) | 69,038) | ||||||
| Stockholders’ equity | 16,697) | 15,876) | 15,282) | 14,309) | 13,373) | 12,616) | 12,675) | 11,437) | 10,526) | 9,188) | 9,324) | 8,853) | 7,705) | 6,668) | 6,896) | 4,898) | 3,964) | 3,624) | ||||||
| Solvency Ratio | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Financial leverage1 | 5.06 | 5.10 | 5.00 | 5.33 | 5.77 | 6.03 | 5.84 | 6.35 | 6.96 | 7.83 | 7.63 | 8.26 | 9.52 | 10.56 | 9.77 | 14.08 | 17.76 | 19.05 | ||||||
| Benchmarks | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Financial Leverage, Competitors2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| FedEx Corp. | 3.17 | 3.18 | 3.12 | 3.18 | 3.23 | 3.19 | 3.15 | 3.26 | 3.29 | 3.30 | 3.34 | 3.47 | 3.55 | 3.41 | 3.45 | 3.43 | 3.38 | 3.37 | ||||||
| Uber Technologies Inc. | 2.41 | 2.42 | 2.29 | 2.25 | 2.48 | 2.40 | 2.38 | 3.19 | 3.36 | 3.58 | 3.44 | 3.84 | 3.93 | 4.32 | 4.37 | 4.98 | 4.66 | 3.68 | ||||||
| Union Pacific Corp. | 3.44 | 3.59 | 3.77 | 3.97 | 4.22 | 4.27 | 4.01 | 4.07 | 4.11 | 4.29 | 4.54 | 4.75 | 5.00 | 5.30 | 5.38 | 5.56 | 5.07 | 5.38 | ||||||
| United Parcel Service Inc. | 4.73 | 4.56 | 4.50 | 4.51 | 4.50 | 4.37 | 4.19 | 4.05 | 4.08 | 4.00 | 4.09 | 3.67 | 3.51 | 3.60 | 3.59 | 4.10 | 4.30 | 4.55 | ||||||
Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31).
1 Q2 2026 Calculation
Financial leverage = Total assets ÷ Stockholders’ equity
= 84,569 ÷ 16,697 = 5.06
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A significant and consistent reduction in financial leverage is observed over the period from March 31, 2022, to June 30, 2026. This trend indicates a systematic shift toward a more conservative capital structure, characterized by a substantial increase in equity relative to total assets.
- Financial Leverage Ratio
- The financial leverage ratio exhibits a sharp downward trajectory, declining from a peak of 19.05 in March 2022 to 5.06 by June 2026. The most rapid decompression occurred between March 2022 and December 2022, where the ratio fell from 19.05 to 9.77. Following this initial drop, the ratio continued to stabilize and decline steadily, eventually reaching a floor near 5.00 in the final quarters of the observed period.
- Stockholders' Equity Growth
- The reduction in leverage is primarily driven by a robust expansion of stockholders' equity. Equity levels grew from 3,624 million US$ in March 2022 to 16,697 million US$ by June 2026. This represents a more than fourfold increase in the equity base, providing a significantly larger cushion for creditors and reducing the company's reliance on debt financing.
- Total Asset Trends
- Total assets remained relatively stable for the first several quarters, fluctuating between approximately 67,000 million US$ and 73,000 million US$. However, a steady upward trend emerged starting in late 2023, with assets reaching 84,569 million US$ by June 2026. The fact that equity grew at a much faster rate than assets explains the precipitous drop in the financial leverage ratio.
The convergence of rising equity and controlled asset growth suggests a strengthening of the balance sheet. The transition from a leverage ratio of 19.05 to 5.06 reflects a substantial improvement in solvency and a reduced risk profile regarding long-term financial obligations.
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Interest Coverage
United Airlines Holdings Inc., interest coverage calculation (quarterly data)
| Jun 30, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | Dec 31, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | |||||||
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| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | 805) | 699) | 1,044) | 949) | 973) | 387) | 985) | 965) | 1,323) | (124) | 600) | 1,137) | 1,075) | (194) | 843) | 942) | 329) | (1,377) | ||||||
| Add: Income tax expense | 221) | 171) | 281) | 306) | 275) | 91) | 322) | 321) | 416) | (40) | 171) | 348) | 312) | (62) | 287) | 211) | 130) | (375) | ||||||
| Add: Interest expense, net of interest capitalized | 284) | 273) | 271) | 278) | 310) | 308) | 316) | 326) | 367) | 393) | 430) | 445) | 451) | 448) | 447) | 428) | 398) | 400) | ||||||
| Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) | 1,310) | 1,143) | 1,596) | 1,533) | 1,558) | 786) | 1,623) | 1,612) | 2,106) | 229) | 1,201) | 1,930) | 1,838) | 192) | 1,577) | 1,581) | 857) | (1,352) | ||||||
| Solvency Ratio | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest coverage1 | 5.05 | 5.15 | 4.69 | 4.54 | 4.43 | 4.65 | 3.97 | 3.40 | 3.34 | 3.02 | 2.91 | 3.09 | 2.92 | 2.44 | 1.59 | 0.40 | 0.06 | -0.56 | ||||||
| Benchmarks | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest Coverage, Competitors2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Uber Technologies Inc. | 15.32 | 11.95 | 14.06 | 15.41 | 14.78 | 13.09 | 8.81 | 9.95 | 5.18 | 4.12 | 4.74 | 2.67 | 0.55 | -4.42 | -15.49 | -15.64 | -19.05 | -13.64 | ||||||
| Union Pacific Corp. | 8.40 | 8.09 | 8.00 | 7.97 | 7.94 | 7.93 | 7.93 | 7.75 | 7.47 | 7.20 | 7.14 | 7.13 | 7.59 | 8.00 | 8.14 | 8.40 | 8.34 | 8.53 | ||||||
| United Parcel Service Inc. | 6.36 | 7.38 | 8.04 | 8.06 | 8.86 | 9.32 | 9.59 | 9.74 | 9.29 | 10.58 | 11.92 | 15.44 | 18.59 | 20.44 | 22.06 | 21.60 | 21.21 | 20.95 | ||||||
Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31).
1 Q2 2026 Calculation
Interest coverage
= (EBITQ2 2026
+ EBITQ1 2026
+ EBITQ4 2025
+ EBITQ3 2025)
÷ (Interest expenseQ2 2026
+ Interest expenseQ1 2026
+ Interest expenseQ4 2025
+ Interest expenseQ3 2025)
= (1,310 + 1,143 + 1,596 + 1,533)
÷ (284 + 273 + 271 + 278)
= 5.05
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The analysis of the solvency data reveals a significant strengthening of the ability to service debt obligations over the observed period. A transition is evident from a position of insolvency in early 2022 to a robust coverage margin by 2026.
- Earnings Before Interest and Tax (EBIT) Performance
- A cyclical pattern is observable in the EBIT figures, characterized by recurring quarterly contractions every March. Despite these seasonal dips, a general upward trajectory is noted in the peak quarters. The shift from a deficit of 1,352 million USD in March 2022 to consistent positive returns demonstrates a recovery in operational profitability.
- Net Interest Expense Trends
- Interest expenses remained relatively stable between 400 million and 450 million USD through 2023. However, a sustained downward trend began in the first half of 2024, with expenses declining to a range of 271 million to 284 million USD by 2026. This reduction in the cost of debt serves as a primary driver for the improvement in solvency metrics.
- Interest Coverage Ratio Evolution
- The interest coverage ratio reflects a sharp recovery and subsequent expansion. The ratio moved from a negative 0.56 in March 2022, indicating an inability to cover interest payments from operations, to a positive threshold by June 2022. Throughout 2023 and 2024, the ratio stabilized above 3.0, eventually peaking at 5.15 in March 2026.
- Correlation and Solvency Insight
- The expansion of the interest coverage ratio is the result of a dual effect: the simultaneous increase in operational earnings during peak periods and the steady decrease in net interest obligations. The widening gap between EBIT and interest expenses indicates a significantly reduced risk of default and a strengthened financial cushion.
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