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Allowance for obsolescence
United Airlines Holdings Allowance for obsolescence increased by 12.3% to $830M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 12.3%, from $739M to $830M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Allowance for obsolescence shows an upward trend with a 11.7% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2017
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 12, 2026
How to read this metric
A rising reserve may indicate an aging fleet or a shift in technology that renders current parts less valuable.
Detailed definition
Valuation allowances established to account for the potential obsolescence or decline in value of spare parts and mainte...
Peer comparison
Standard for all airlines; the size depends on the diversity and age of the aircraft fleet.
Metric ID:
other_airline_related_inventory_valuation_reservesHistorical Data
16 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $518M | $532M | $546M | $561M | $578M | $595M | $610M | $629M | $648M | $665M | $689M | $721M | $754M | $788M | $739M | $830M |
| QoQ Change | — | +2.7% | +2.6% | +2.7% | +3.0% | +2.9% | +2.5% | +3.1% | +3.0% | +2.6% | +3.6% | +4.6% | +4.6% | +4.5% | -6.2% | +12.3% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +11.6% | +11.8% | +11.7% | +12.1% | +12.1% | +11.8% | +13.0% | +14.6% | +16.4% | +18.5% | +7.3% | +12.3% |
Range$518M – $830M
CAGR+13.4%
Avg YoY Growth+12.8%
Median YoY Growth+12.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is United Airlines Holdings's allowance for obsolescence?
- United Airlines Holdings (UAL) reported allowance for obsolescence of $830M in Q4 2025.
- How has United Airlines Holdings's allowance for obsolescence changed year-over-year?
- United Airlines Holdings's allowance for obsolescence increased by 12.3% year-over-year, from $739M to $830M.
- What is the long-term trend for United Airlines Holdings's allowance for obsolescence?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), United Airlines Holdings's allowance for obsolescence has grown at a 11.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $478M to $830M.
- What does allowance for obsolescence mean?
- A reserve set aside to cover the loss in value of spare parts and maintenance inventory.