Wheels Up Experience Inc.

Wheels Up Experience Inc.

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$8.71

-5.4%
IndustrialsAirlines, Airports & Air Services

Wheels Up Experience Inc. provides private aviation services primarily in the United States. The company offers a suite of products and services, which include multi-tiered membership programs, on-demand flights across various private aircraft cabin categories, aircraft management, retail and wholesale charter, whole aircraft acquisitions and sales, corporate flight solutions, special missions, signature events and experiences, and commercial travel. It operates a fleet of approximately 1,500 aircraft. The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

At a Glance

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Market Cap$315.56M
EPS-8.4000
P/E Ratio-1.04
Earnings Date08/06/2026

Intrinsic Alpha Methodology

Thesis Lenses

Signal ยท Driver ยท Risk

Signal

Medium confidence

Valuation multiple is compressed (P/E -1.0).

Valuation inputs: P/E -1.0, earnings yield N/A, momentum -5.4%.

If multiples stay elevated while momentum fades, downside repricing risk rises.

Driver

High confidence

Return profile is strong (ROE +75.0%, ROIC -2.6%).

Profitability stack: net margin -40.0%, ROE +75.0%, ROIC -2.6%.

Quality deterioration often appears in margins before it shows up in headline EPS.

Risk

High confidence

Downside profile is elevated and scenario stress-testing is essential.

Risk factors: liabilities/assets +140.5%, momentum -5.4%, net margin -40.0%.

Higher leverage with weak momentum and thin margins can amplify drawdown severity.

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Wheels Up Experience Inc. Market vs Earnings Trajectory

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Wheels Up Experience Inc. Fair Value Envelope

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Our analysis suggests that UP has a fair value of HIDDEN per share in the Base Case projection. With shares currently trading at $8.71, this represents a potential HIDDEN relative to our calculated worth for Wheels Up Experience Inc..

Intrinsic Value
Current Price: $8.71
3Y-98.0%
5Y+74.0%
10Y+4.0%
3Y-53.0%
5Y+6.0%
10Y+122.0%
3Y-47.0%
5Y+274.0%
10Y+253.0%
3Y-28.0%
5Y-179.0%
10Y+4936.0%
3Y-32.0%
5Y-234.0%
10Y+2193.0%
3Y-51.0%
5Y-29.0%
10Y+84.0%
Wheels Up Experience Inc.

Wheels Up Experience Inc. Profit Bridge

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Revenue736.50M
Cost of Goods Sold (719.94M)
Gross Profit16.55M
Operating Expenses (268.84M)
Operating Income-252.29M
Interest Expense (90.47M)
Other Income/Expense-38.43M
Pretax Income-290.71M
Income Tax (3.50M)
Net Income-294.22M
Net Income
-294.22M

Profitability Analysis

Gross Margin

2.2%

Thin margins leave little room for error. Cost management and pricing strategy are critical.

Operating Margin

-34.3%

Operating losses indicate the core business is unprofitable. Requires restructuring or revenue growth.

Net Profit Margin

-39.9%

Net losses indicate the company is burning cash. Sustainability depends on path to profitability.

Profitability Insight

High margin compression: Large gap between gross and net margins suggests operational inefficiencies or heavy debt burden. Focus on expense management and deleveraging.

2.25%
Gross Profit Margin
-70%
3Y-234.0%
5Y-74.0%
10Y-87.0%
-34.26%
Operating Profit Margin
5%
3Y-3.0%
5Y+278.0%
10Y+119.0%
-39.95%
Net Profit Margin
-7%
3Y+14.0%
5Y+253.0%
10Y+59.0%
75.04%
Return on Equity
-57%
3Y-141.0%
5Y-356.0%
10Y-
-30.37%
Return on Assets
4%
3Y+8.0%
5Y+425.0%
10Y-
-259.59%
Return on Invested Capital
187%
3Y+217.0%
5Y+2368.0%
10Y-
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Wheels Up Experience Inc. Cash Conversion Engine

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Net Income-294.22M
Depreciation & Amortization61.17M
Stock-Based Compensation45.43M
Change in Working Capital-5.30M
Others26.62M
Capital Expenditures-93.63M
Free Cash Flow-259.92M

Cash Flow Quality Analysis

FCF Conversion Rate

88.3%

Strong cash conversion. Most reported earnings translate into actual cash flow, suggesting solid fundamentals.

CapEx Intensity

-56.3%

Asset-light business model. Low capital requirements leave more cash available for shareholders and growth investments.

FCF Growth Trend

-19.2%

Significant FCF decline raises concerns. Urgent review needed of operational performance and capital allocation.

Working Capital Impact

-$5.30M

Minimal working capital impact on FCF. Changes in operating assets and liabilities well-managed.

Cash Flow Quality Insight

Working capital strain: Significant cash tied up in operations. Monitor receivables collection, inventory turns, and payment terms to optimize cash conversion cycle.

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Wheels Up Experience Inc. Funding & Solvency Profile

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Cash & Cash Equivalents54.13M
Net Receivables32.31M
Inventory2.21M
Other Current Assets76.14M
Total Current Assets165 M
Property, Plant & Equipment371.55M
Goodwill & Intangible Assets278.76M
Long-Term Investments0.00
Other Non-Current Assets101.14M
Total Non-Current Assets473 M
Total Assets
916.24M

Financial Health Analysis

Current Ratio

0.19x

Warning: Liquidity concerns. Current assets may not be sufficient to cover short-term obligations.

Working Capital

-689573000

Negative working capital indicates short-term liabilities exceed short-term assetsโ€”potential liquidity stress.

Asset Composition

18% Current

Capital-intensive business with significant long-term investments in property, equipment, or intangibles.

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Wheels Up Experience Inc. Street Expectations Map

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Wall Street analysts project that UP stock may rise significantly over the coming 12 months. The consensus 1-year price target stands at 500.00, with estimates ranging from a low of 500.00 to a high of 500.00.

Lowest Target
500.00
5640.53%
Consensus Target
500.00
5640.53%
Highest Target
500.00
5640.53%

The consensus 1-year price target stands at 500.00, with estimates ranging from a low of 500.00 to a high of 500.00.

Analyst Consensus Analysis

Upside Potential

+5640.5%

Substantial upside potential. Analysts see significant value gap, suggesting the stock may be materially undervalued at current levels.

Analyst Agreement

0.0% spread

High analyst agreement. Narrow target range indicates strong consensus on valuation, suggesting clear investment thesis and predictable outlook.

Analyst Conviction

Very High

Strong buy conviction: High upside with tight consensus suggests compelling investment opportunity backed by analyst confidence.

Market Sentiment Insight

Rare opportunity: Exceptional upside potential with strong analyst consensus creates a compelling setup. The combination of significant price target premium and tight agreement suggests high-conviction undervaluation that may attract institutional capital.

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Wheels Up Experience Inc. Insider Positioning

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During the last 12 months, insiders have purchased $146K and sold $1.21M worth of UP shares, resulting in $1.07M of net selling activity.

3 Months

Bought

27.8K

146.20K

Sold

3.8K

18.98K

Net Activity

+127K

+$127K

3-6 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

6-9 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

527.9K

930.60K

Net Activity

-931K

-$931K

9-12 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

87.9K

262.08K

Net Activity

-262K

-$262K

Top Buyers

1
MGN

Mattson George N

Director, Officer: Chief Executive Officer

27.8K sharesโ€ข4 transactions

$146K

Top Sellers

1
BM

Briffa Mark

Officer: Chief Sales Officer

186.3K sharesโ€ข5 transactions

$312K

2
KMJ

Knopf Matthew J.

Officer: Chief Legal Officer

87.5K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$194K

3
HDL

Holtz David L

Officer: Chief Operating Officer

81.4K sharesโ€ข2 transactions

$191K

4
MDL

Moak Donald Lee

Director

43.2K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$134K

5
LK

Lauria Kristen

Officer: Chief Marketing Officer

46.1K sharesโ€ข2 transactions

$90K

Insider Activity Analysis

Net Insider Sentiment

Bearish

Strong bearish signal with $1.07M net selling. Heavy insider selling may indicate concerns about valuation or near-term prospects.

Buy/Sell Ratio

0.12:1

Weak buy/sell ratio. Selling significantly exceeds buyingโ€”monitor for potential fundamental concerns.

Recent Trend (3 Months)

$127K

Very strong recent buying momentum. Recent insider purchases significantly outpace sales, suggesting near-term optimism.

Insider Participation

High Selling

5 insider sellers vs. 1 buyers. Widespread selling across multiple insiders may signal concerns.

No Dividend Yield Data

UP has not reported any dividend yield values in the available annual periods.

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up Dividend History

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10Y CAGR +0%
Latest $0
Annual $0
Stable dividend payments
Last Period: +0%