United Airlines shares rally on profit forecast, helped by premium and economy demand - MarketWatch

1. United Airlines reported Q4 earnings of $985 million, beating expectations. 2. Revenue rose 7.8% YoY to $14.7 billion, above analyst forecasts. 3. United forecasts Q1 EPS of 75 cents to $1.25, exceeding analyst expectations. 4. The carrier anticipates full-year EPS of $11.50 to $13.50, below market consensus. 5. Premium and economy sales boosts performance; demand trends are expected to improve.