United Airlines Q3 Adjusted Profit Misses Estimates; Stock Dips 1.1% Premarket

United Airlines reported Q3 adjusted EPS of $2.54, below the $2.57 consensus, on revenue of $17.9 billion. Fuel costs rose 62%. The stock fell 1.1% premarket after a 2.3% rally Tuesday. Shares are down 13% year-to-date. The sector faces headwinds from elevated jet fuel prices, with Delta also cutting full-year guidance. United expects Q4 revenue growth of 20%.