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This Chicago-based airline stated that it expects adjusted earnings per share for the second quarter to be between $1 and $2. According to data compiled by London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), the midpoint of this range, $1.50, is lower than analysts' average expectation of $2.08. The company expects full-year earnings per share to be between $7 and $11, while the general market expectation is around $9.58. United Airlines noted that, based on data as of April 17, it anticipates fuel costs for this quarter to be about $4.30 per gallon, highlighting the pressure from rising energy costs. The airline said it expects to recover only 40% to 50% of the increase in fuel costs through ticket prices and other revenue measures in the second quarter, rising to 70% to 80% in the third quarter, and reaching as high as 85% to 100% in the fourth quarter.

This data reflects the airline's positive financial performance, driven by both improved operational efficiency and a recovery in market demand. As an important means for airlines and employees to share development achievements, the profit-sharing mechanism demonstrates not only the management's optimism about performance in the second half of the year, but also the company's strategic focus on coordinated development with its staff. Analysts pointed out that if this number is achieved, it will set a new high for post-pandemic profit-sharing during the same period.

The growth in performance was mainly driven by record-high quarterly fee income, as well as lending and deposit volumes. Amid changes in the interest rate environment, the bank achieved stable profitability by optimizing its asset and liability structure. The significant increase in fee income reflects the notable success in expanding intermediary business, while the simultaneous growth of lending and deposit volumes underscores continuous market recognition of its core business. Notably, this performance marks several consecutive quarters of double-digit growth for East West Bank. Management stated that it will continue its diversified development strategy and further enhance financial service efficiency through digital empowerment.