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Wheels Up Experience Inc

Wheels Up Experience Inc

UP
$6.32USD↓-1.40%-0.09 today

MARKET CAP

229.2M

P/E (TTM)

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FWD P/E

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DAY RANGE

$6 – $6

52W RANGE

$5
$70

AI Summary

Stalk
TrimMedium

In an early Stage 1 consolidation following a prolonged decline, price is holding above the repaired 9/21 EMA zone but lacks a clear breakout. Medium-term bias remains bearish as the base is still fragile without higher highs. Short-term timing is neutral amid narrow-range behavior and overbought context. Speculative strategy calls for patient selectivity, waiting for a decisive break of the consolidation—either a breakdown to engage on the downside or a robust breakout to reconsider bullish upside.

  • ↑Completion rate at 99% and on-time performance 87% demonstrates operational excellence
  • ↑Block sales up 86% YoY to $147M, highlighting revived corporate demand
  • ↓GAAP net loss of $58M in Q3 underscores persistent unprofitability
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The case for & against

Bull & Bear analysis

Bullish

Wheels Up Experience, Inc. (NYSE: UP) is a leading player in the private aviation sector that provides flexible and accessible flying solutions through a membership model and charter options. The company has formed a strategic partnership with Delta Airlines, allowing it to tap into a growing customer base seeking personalized air travel experiences. Wheels Up aims to redefine the private aviation landscape by focusing on operational efficiency, enhancing service delivery, and targeting corporate clientele, thereby positioning itself to emerge as a formidable competitor in the industry.

Bull says

  • ↑Completion rate at 99% and on-time performance 87% demonstrates operational excellence
  • ↑Block sales up 86% YoY to $147M, highlighting revived corporate demand
  • ↑Adjusted contribution margin rose to 14.8% in Q3 from 7.8% in Q2
  • ↑Delta partnership expands corporate flying pipeline and service reach
  • ↑$261M liquidity supports fleet modernization and growth initiatives
  • ↑Management targets positive adjusted EBITDA by 2025 on asset gains

Bear says

  • ↓GAAP net loss of $58M in Q3 underscores persistent unprofitability
  • ↓Q1 revenue declined 44% YoY to $197M despite stabilization efforts
  • ↓Elevated leverage indicates debt-funded operations and liquidity risk
  • ↓Fleet modernization costs may pressure short-term margins and service
  • ↓Weak profitability factors and high short interest signal skepticism
  • ↓Volatile corporate travel demand threatens revenue consistency

Investment themes with UP

Travel & Leisure↑ +0.27%

Consumer travel services and hospitality experiences

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Weak Balance Sheets + -ve QS Score↑ +0.38%

Companies with weak finances and negative quality score

UP · RDFN · BBAI

Earnings Call · Q3 2023 · Mgmt. Guidance

Updated 07-04-2026neutral

Transcript signals

Bull points

  • are on track to deliver on our commitment to achieve positive adjusted EBITDA in 2024.
  • reduced fixed costs through the opening of our member operations center and fleet consolidation, while charter margins have also improved.
  • we have seen a more than 200% increase in our daily block volumes since the closing of our funding transaction and we expect block sales in the fourth quarter will be the strongest of the year.

Bear points

  • Revenue was $320 million for the quarter, down year over year, but consistent with our financial plan and a shift to a more profitable regional model.
  • Membership revenue was down slightly year-over-year, largely reflective of the reduction in our program offering and despite continued strong retention of our existing customers.
  • Flight revenue was down 9% sequentially and 23% year-over-year, reflecting a slowdown in industry volumes as well as company-specific market-related concerns of our financial position prior to the capital infusion from Delta and our new investors.
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