United Airlines CFO Mike Leskinen announced at the Barclays 43rd Annual Industrial Select Conference that the carrier is trending toward the high end of its first-quarter earnings per share (EPS) guidance.
The company aims to achieve double-digit pre-tax margins as a primary financial objective. Leskinen identified enhancing brand loyalty and strengthening the balance sheet as the airline's core strategic priorities.
United maintains this outlook despite facing industry-wide aircraft delivery delays. Management also cited ongoing competitive pressures as a challenge to the current operating environment.