Current Liabilities

Current Portion of Long-Term Debt and Finance Lease Obligations

United Airlines Holdings Current Portion of Long-Term Debt and Finance Lease Obligations decreased by 49.1% to $2.25B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 31.0%, from $3.27B to $2.25B. Over 2 years (FY 2023 to FY 2025), Current Portion of Long-Term Debt and Finance Lease Obligations shows relatively stable performance with a 2.1% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Liabilities
CategoryLiquidity
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2014
Last reportedQ3 2025

How to read this metric

A high or increasing amount relative to cash reserves may signal liquidity pressure and the need for refinancing or capital raising.

Detailed definition

This represents the portion of long-term debt and finance lease obligations that must be repaid within the next twelve m...

Peer comparison

Standard metric for assessing short-term solvency in any company with debt.

Metric ID: current_portion_long_term_debt_and_finance_lease

Historical Data

7 periods
 Q4 '23Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$4.25B$3.45B$3.27B$6.19B$4.62B$4.43B$2.25B
QoQ Change-18.7%-5.4%+89.7%-25.4%-4.2%-49.1%
YoY Change-18.7%+28.2%-31.0%
Range$2.25B$6.19B
CAGR-34.5%
Avg YoY Growth-7.2%
Median YoY Growth-18.7%
Current Streak3 quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is United Airlines Holdings's current portion of long-term debt and finance lease obligations?
United Airlines Holdings (UAL) reported current portion of long-term debt and finance lease obligations of $2.25B in Q1 2026.
How has United Airlines Holdings's current portion of long-term debt and finance lease obligations changed year-over-year?
United Airlines Holdings's current portion of long-term debt and finance lease obligations decreased by 31.0% year-over-year, from $3.27B to $2.25B.
What is the long-term trend for United Airlines Holdings's current portion of long-term debt and finance lease obligations?
Over 2 years (2023 to 2025), United Airlines Holdings's current portion of long-term debt and finance lease obligations has grown at a 2.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $4.25B to $4.43B.
What does current portion of long-term debt and finance lease obligations mean?
The amount of long-term debt and lease payments due within the next year.